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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