Silicon Image Technology Designed Directly Onto LCD Panel by Lg.Philips LCD
March 30 2004 - 4:05PM
PR Newswire (US)
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/
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