Silicon Image is a provider of

semiconductor A semiconductor is a material which has an electrical conductivity value falling between that of a conductor, such as copper, and an insulator, such as glass. Its resistivity falls as its temperature rises; metals behave in the opposite way. ...

s for the

mobile Mobile may refer to: Places * Mobile, Alabama, a U.S. port city * Mobile County, Alabama * Mobile, Arizona, a small town near Phoenix, U.S. * Mobile, Newfoundland and Labrador Arts, entertainment, and media Music Groups and labels * Mobile ( ...

consumer electronics Consumer electronics or home electronics are electronic ( analog or digital) equipment intended for everyday use, typically in private homes. Consumer electronics include devices used for entertainment, communications and recreation. Usuall ...

and

personal computer A personal computer (PC) is a multi-purpose microcomputer whose size, capabilities, and price make it feasible for individual use. Personal computers are intended to be operated directly by an end user, rather than by a computer expert or tec ...

s (PCs). It also manufactures wireless and wired connectivity products used for high-definition content. The company’s semiconductor and IP products are deployed by the electronics manufacturers in devices such as

smartphone A smartphone is a portable computer device that combines mobile telephone and computing functions into one unit. They are distinguished from feature phones by their stronger hardware capabilities and extensive mobile operating systems, whic ...

s, tablets, digital televisions (DTVs), other consumer electronics, as well as

desktop A desktop traditionally refers to: * The surface of a desk (often to distinguish office appliances that fit on a desk, such as photocopiers and printers, from larger equipment covering its own area on the floor) Desktop may refer to various compu ...

and notebook PCs. Silicon Image, in cooperation with other companies, has driven the creation of some global industry standards such as DVI,

HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a proprietary audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed video data and compressed or uncompressed digital audio data from an HDMI-compliant source device, such as a display controlle ...

, MHL, and

WirelessHD WirelessHD, also known as UltraGig, is a proprietary standard owned by Silicon Image (originally SiBeam) for wireless transmission of high-definition video content for consumer electronics products. The consortium currently has over 40 adopters; k ...

. Silicon Image was founded in 1995, and was headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, employs around 600 people worldwide and has regional engineering and sales offices in

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, China, Japan,

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and

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History

The company was founded in 1995 by Silicon Valley engineers Dr. David Lee and Brian Underwood. In October 1999 it raised $46.8 million in initial public offering * March 2000: Silicon Image Inc. agreed to buy the closely held DVDO Inc. for $45 million in stock to add technology for digital televisions, DVD players and high-definition video. * June 2001: acquired CMD Technology Inc., a provider of SCSI and Fibre Channel storage controllers for the UNIX, Open Systems and PC markets as well as a supplier of IDE/Ultra ATA semiconductors (including CMD064x chips) for the PC and embedded markets. * January 2007: Silicon Image completes acquisition of Sci-worx GmbH * June 2007: Silicon Image shipped its 1 millionth DTV input processor * January 2009: Silicon Image wins Emmy Award for

technology * December 2010: Silicon Image introduces ViaPort technology * February 2011: Silicon Image completes acquisition of Anchor Bay Technologies * May 2011: Silicon Image completes acquisition of SiBEAM, Inc. * May 2011: Silicon Image unveils third-generation WirelessHD 60 GHz chipsets * August 2013:

MHL Consortium MHL may refer to: *Marshall Islands, ISO, IOC and FIFA country code * Marshall station (Texas), US, Amtrak code *Mennonite Historical Library, at Goshen College in Indiana, US *Mobile High-Definition Link, for connecting portable devices to display ...

announces new specification with major advancements for mobile and consumer electronics connectivity * September 2013: Silicon Image announces first 4K UltraHD MHL 3.0 receiver IC with HDCP 2.2 in support of secure premium content * March 2015: Silicon Image is acquired by

Lattice Semiconductor Lattice Semiconductor Corporation is an American semiconductor company specializing in the design and manufacturing of low power, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). Headquartered in the Silicon Forest area of Hillsboro, Oregon, the company ...

for $600 million.

Products

The company sells semiconductor hardware and intellectual property (IP) products. Silicon Image's products are deployed by electronics manufacturers in consumer devices like PCs, mobile phones, tablets and digital cameras. The company is involved in industry standards such as

, DVI,

Serial Port Memory Technology The ''SPMT Consortium'' is a coalition of companies involved in designing and manufacturing mobile devices, integrated circuits, and semiconductor IP. The organization developed the SPMT specification, which is a SerDes memory interface primarily f ...

(SPMT),

Mobile High-definition Link Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) is an industry standard for a mobile audio/video interface that allows the connection of smartphones, tablets, and other portable consumer electronics devices to high-definition televisions (HDTVs), audio receive ...

(MHL), and the standard for wireless HD video -

(WiHD).

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External links

* {{Official website, http://www.siliconimage.com Companies based in Sunnyvale, California Fabless semiconductor companies Semiconductor companies of the United States Companies established in 1995 Companies formerly listed on the Nasdaq 1995 establishments in the United States 1999 initial public offerings 2015 mergers and acquisitions

History

Products

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