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Silicon Image Transmitter Powers Universal Abit Motherboard for High Definition Video Capabilities

Posted on: Tuesday, 26 September 2006, 09:00 CDT

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Silicon Image, Inc. , a leader in the secure distribution, presentation and storage of high-definition content, today announced that Universal abit Co. Ltd. has selected Silicon Image's VastLane(TM) SiI 1390 High-Definition Multimedia Interface(TM) (HDMI(TM)) transmitter for its new IL-90MV motherboard supporting home networking and Intel(R) Viiv(TM) technology. HDMI enables customers to seamlessly connect PCs to HDTVs and other consumer electronics devices in order to view premium high-definition (HD) digital content.

Silicon Image's SiI 1390 transmitter is a full bandwidth HDMI encoder designed specifically for the PC platform. Designed for Intel CPU-based chipsets, the SiI 1390 transmitter accepts Intel's Serial Digital Video Output (SDVO) input and offers an HDMI output capable of supporting video resolutions up to UXGA and 1080p with up to eight channels of 192 kHz audio. It supports motherboard-down applications for desktop and notebook PCs, as well as ADD2 card applications.

Universal abit's iL-90MV motherboard will be used in low profile Viiv systems and supports HDMI using the Intel 945GT chipset. It includes an angular fan on the board to help with airflow for vital cooling. The motherboard supports Universal abit iDome amplified speakers to create a full digital audio universe, and it also supports general analog speakers for existing systems.

"To remain innovative, we seek out top-notch components," said Michael Chen, a product manager with Universal abit. "HDMI transmitters from Silicon Image enable the iL-90MV motherboard to enrich customer enjoyment of digital entertainment."

"We're pleased that Silicon Image's HDMI transmitter is included in the Universal abit motherboard, ushering consumers into a new era of entertainment choices," said Brad Garofalo, product marketing manager at Silicon Image. "Universal abit can now deliver enhanced HDMI capabilities, ensuring an ease of use and connectivity to consumer electronics devices."

The adoption of Silicon Image's HDMI transmitters by industry-leading PC makers and component manufacturers demonstrates that HDMI technology is gaining broad acceptance in the PC market. The media and gaming PC market is poised for accelerated growth, as PC platforms that include or are upgradeable with HD and multimedia capabilities will require connectivity to HDTVs.

Silicon Image's HDMI products play a critical role in the HDTV transition by bridging the content delivery gap between content providers and consumers. PC graphics platforms have very distinct audio and video requirements. Silicon Image is the first to market HDMI and DVI-HDCP transmitters designed specifically for PC platforms that interface seamlessly to discrete and integrated graphics controllers, demonstrating both the company's dedication to the HDMI market and underscoring its ongoing commitment to offering cost- effective HDMI products optimized for specific applications.

About HDMI

HDMI is the first and only consumer electronics industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. By delivering crystal-clear, all-digital audio and video via a single cable, HDMI dramatically simplifies cabling and helps provide consumers with the highest-quality home theater experience. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over a single cable.

About Silicon Image, Inc.

Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Silicon Image, Inc. is a leader in driving the architecture and semiconductor implementations for the secure storage, distribution and presentation of high-definition content in the consumer electronics and personal computing markets. Silicon Image creates and drives industry standards for digital content delivery such as DVI, HDMI, UDI and SATA, leveraging partnerships with global leaders in the consumer electronics and personal computing markets to meet the growing digital content needs of consumers worldwide. The Simplay HD Testing Program provides compatibility testing for high definition consumer electronics devices such as HDTVs, set-top boxes, audio/video receivers and DVD players, helping manufacturers to achieve compatibility and deliver the highest-quality HDTV experience to consumers. Silicon Image is the leading provider of proven semiconductor intellectual property solutions for high-definition multimedia and data storage applications. For more information, please visit http://www.siliconimage.com/.

NOTE: HDMI(TM) and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks, or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Forward looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of federal securities regulations. These forward-looking statements include statements related to the features, functionality, benefits, pricing and production of Silicon Image's VastLane SiI 1390 HDMI transmitter, other Silicon Image HDMI products and products from other companies, the anticipated benefits of integration of Silicon Image products with those from other companies, the benefits, features and capabilities of the HDMI standard, the anticipated growth, market acceptance and consumer demand for the HDMI specification and HDMI products, and the role of Silicon Image in meeting such anticipated growth and consumer demand. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including those described from time to time in Silicon Image's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. In particular, the features, functionality, benefits, pricing and production of Silicon Image's VastLane SiI 1390 HDMI transmitter, other Silicon Image HDMI products and products from other companies, the anticipated benefits of integration of Silicon Image products with those from other companies, the benefits, features and capabilities of the HDMI standard, the anticipated growth, market acceptance and consumer demand for the HDMI specification and HDMI products, and the role of Silicon Image in meeting such anticipated growth and consumer demand may differ materially from what is currently anticipated. In addition, see the Risk Factors section of the most recent Form 10-K or Form 10-Q filed by Silicon Image with the SEC. Silicon Image assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release.

Silicon Image, Inc.

CONTACT: media, Elizabeth Crosta of Ogilvy Public Relations, +1-415-596-9585, or elizabeth.crosta@ogilvypr.com, for Silicon Image, Inc.; or investors,David Allen, Investor Relations - Silicon Image, Inc. +1-408-616-4003, orDavid.Allen@siliconimage.com

Web site: http://www.siliconimage.com/

Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall

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