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Silicon Image Technology Designed Directly Onto LCD Panel by Lg.Philips LCD
SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Silicon Image, Inc. , a
leader in multi-gigabit semiconductor solutions for the secure transmission and
storage of richdigital media, today announced a key design win with LG.Philips
LCD Co. Ltd. The world's leading supplier of large transistor liquid crystal
displays (TFT-LCDs) has incorporated the new SiI(TM) 1257(TM) Intelligent Panel
Controller (IPC) into a breakthrough 20-inch wide aspect ratio panel. The SiI
1257 IPC supports Transition Minimized Differential Signaling (TMDS(R)) -- the
basis for the popular Digital Visual Interface (DVI) standard connecting PC
hosts and digital display devices -- directly onthe LCD panel, enabling
monitor manufacturers to lower their cost of components while realizing the
highest image quality associated with pure-digital LCD monitor architectures.
The SiI 1257 IPC combines a Digital Visual Interface (DVI) receiver with a
timing controller, replacing two discrete parts. In addition, incorporating DVI
functionality directly on the panel itself eliminates the need for extra
conversions and image processing typically supported in analog legacy monitors.
As a result, a number of extraneous monitor controller functions required to
support legacy analog hosts, such as ADCs, scalers and customized firmware, can
also be eliminated -- further lowering the cost of components and simplifying
design and manufacturing.
Paul Lee, VP of monitor development at LG.Philips LCD, stated, "Pure-digital LCD
monitors are the standard architecture for some customers' LCD displays, and a
TMDS-based panel is an ideal solution for cost-optimized, pure-digital LCD
monitors. Silicon Image is a long-standing supplier, and we are impressed with
their proven high-quality, cost-effective IPC solutions."
Joseph Lee, Silicon Image product marketing manager for digital PC/display
products, noted, "Not only is TMDS technology proliferating as an external
monitor interface via DVI, but it is also increasingly being used in internal
monitor applications. We're seeing growing customer interest in TMDS-based LCD
panels due to their superior performance to LVDS and their role in enabling
cost-minimized, digitally perfect LCD monitors. As the leading supplier of
TMDS-based IPCs, Silicon Image is in a unique position to benefit from this
growing market trend. TMDS is also an excellent alternative to LVDS for the
internal display interface, and the SiI 1257 addresses the industry need for a
universal digital LCD interface capable of supporting both internal and external
monitor applications -- eliminating the need for supporting multiple interface
technologies."
TMDS panels offer superior performance compared to LVDS, particularly at
high-bandwidth resolutions. For instance, at SXGA and UXGA resolutions, two
channels of LVDS must be implemented, whereas TMDS can operate with a
single-link interface. Not only does this simplify design, butit also
translates to fewer wires, smaller connectors and lower-cost cables. When
coupled with TMDS's robust support for long cable lengths and the ability to
design panels of varying resolutions with a single TMDS connector, TMDS is a
natural solution for the internal display interface as well.
The SiI 1257 IPC is based on Silicon Image's latest-generation DVI receiver core
found in the company's discrete SiI 1000 series receivers. This core supports
the full single-link DVI bandwidth of 165 MHz for consistent performance on
displays up to UXGA resolution. In addition, this core incorporates an
innovative, scalable Phase Lock Loop (PLL) architecture that enables
interoperability with a broader range of DVI transmitters as well as
unprecedented, robust performance over long cable lengths.
According to the Texas-based market research firm DisplaySearch, LG.Philips LCD
maintained its position as the number-one OEM supplier of large-area thin film
transistor liquid crystal displays (TFT-LCDs) for the fifth quarter in a row and
was the world's biggest OEM supplier of large-area TFT-LCDs in 2003 with a
market share of 21.2 percent* by units.
*According to the DisplaySearch Monitor newsletter of February 4, 2004
About Silicon Image
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Silicon Image, Inc. designs, develops and
markets multi-gigabit semiconductor and system solutions for a variety of
communications applications demanding high-bandwidth capability. With its
proprietary Multi-layer Serial Link (MSL(TM)) architecture, Silicon Image is
well positioned for leadership in multiple mass markets including PCs, consumer
electronics and storage. Currently, Silicon Image leads the global PC/display
arena with its innovative digital interconnect technology, and has emerged as a
leading player in the consumer electronics and storage markets by offering
robust, high-bandwidth semiconductors. For more information on Silicon Image,
visit http://www.siliconimage.com/
This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of
federal securities regulations. These forward-looking statements include
statements related to anticipated availability and features of new products
incorporating Silicon Image products and Silicon Image's position as a market
leader and as a supplier to the market leading customers. 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, anticipated new
products incorporating Silicon Image products may not become available when
anticipated or at all, and Silicon Image and its customers may not achieve or
maintain leadership status. Also see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Factors Affecting Future Results"
in the most recent Annual Report, Form 10-K or 10-Q filed by Silicon Image with
the SEC. Silicon Image assumes no obligation to update this forward-looking
information.
NOTE: Silicon Image, PanelLink, TMDS, SiI 1257, MSL and
http://www.siliconimage.com/ are trademarks, registered trademarks or service
marks of Silicon Image, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
DATASOURCE: Silicon Image, Inc.
CONTACT: Sheryl M. Gulizia, Manager, Public Relations of Silicon Image,
Inc., +1-408-616-1553, or
Web site: http://www.siliconimage.com/