DescriptionSilicon Image designs, develops and markets multi-gigabit semiconductor
and system solutions for a variety of communications applications demanding high-bandwidth capability. With our proprietary Multi-layer Serial Link (MSL?) architecture, we are well positioned for leadership in multiple mass markets including PCs, consumer electronics, storage and networking. We currently lead the global PC/display arena with our innovative PanelLink? digital interconnect technology, which enables host systems to transmit digital video data and enables displays to receive and manipulate this data. PanelLink technology was designed specifically to accommodate the high-bandwidth requirements of digital displays, such as LCD monitors, plasma displays and projectors. PanelLink is the basis for the Digital Visual Interface (DVI) specification introduced by the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG), as well as the most popular implementation with more than 20 million units shipped to date.
Leveraging our industry-leading DVI technology and digital video processing expertise, we are leading the drive for a standard digital interface in the consumer electronics market. As in the PC/display market, we are targeting digital hosts and displays, in this case DVD players, set-top boxes, HDTVs and home theater projectors. In addition, we are now emerging as a leading player in the storage industry-offering robust, high-bandwidth semiconductors and system solutions. Within the storage arena, we are focused on advancing the state of the art for RAID, Fibre Channel and Serial ATA.
Silicon Image's customers include Fortune 500 companies and the world's Top 10
PC and display OEMs, including Acer, Apple, Cisco, Compaq, Dell, Fujitsu, Gateway, Hewlett-Packard, Hitachi, IBM, LG, NEC, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Sun Microsystems, Toshiba and ViewSonic.
