Trident and Silicon Image Collaborate to Accelerate HDMI Adoption in Mainstream Digital TVs
Sunnyvale, California.
March 22, 2004:
Trident Technologies Inc, a subsidiary of Trident Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRID – News ), and a world-wide leader in developing cutting-edge digital TV technology for the consumer digital video marketplace, and Silicon Image, (Nasdaq: SIMG – News ), a leader in multi-gigabit semiconductor solutions for the secure transmission and storage of rich digital media, today announced that they are collaborating to accelerate the adoption of the High-Definition Multimedia Interface(TM) (HDMI(TM)) in mainstream digital TV segments. Not only will Trident license HDMI(TM) technology from Silicon Image for future product integration, but also the two companies will collaborate in the development, marketing, and sales of a mainstream, high-quality video front-end device to be used in the advanced TV and digital TV market. This chip will combine the advanced video processing and interconnection technologies from both companies.
“The world's leading consumer electronic manufacturers have rapidly embraced HDMI and are implementing it across multiple system platforms,” stated John LeMoncheck, vice president of Consumer Electronics Products, Silicon Image. “Building on this early momentum, there is a real opportunity to provide application-specific solutions to further accelerate the adoption of HDMI(TM) in mainstream digital TVs. We are excited to work with Trident, an industry leader in the digital TV space, to co-develop a device integrating our proven PanelLink Cinema(TM) HDMI(TM) technology and Trident's proven image processing technology.”
“Silicon Image's HDMI(TM) interface is the industry gold standard that enables secure digital transmission and display of rich digital content in consumer electronic devices in the purest form,” said Dr. Jung-Herng Chang, president of Trident Technologies, Inc. “By joining forces with Silicon Image, the industry pioneer and leader in HDMI(TM), we can put the best of the breeds in video image processing technology and high-speed interconnection technology into a single chip to benefit all consumers. Trident's flagship DPTV(TM) and HiDTV(TM) are the market leaders in the digital video processing and video image enhancement technologies that have revolutionized the digital television industry. The DCRe(TM) image enhancement technology in DPTV(TM) as well as the fully integrated HiDTV(TM) SoC chip offer the most compelling and high quality video solution at the lowest price. DPTV(TM) has powered millions of digitally enhanced television sets worldwide. We are very pleased to form a key collaboration with Silicon Image in this significant endeavor, which I believe will further extend our technology lead over competitors in the fast-paced and high-growth digital TV market.”
Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Trident, including statements regarding Trident's expectations for the DPTV(TM) and HiDTV(TM) market, and designs for the DPTV(TM), HiDTV(TM), and related front-end products. The forward-looking statements above are subject to certain risks, and actual results could vary materially depending on a number of factors. These risks include, in particular, trends in the television industry, the results of Trident's sales and shipment activities to television manufacturers, Trident's ability to timely introduce new or follow-on products, Trident's success in implementing planned production, competitive pressures, including pricing and competitors' new product introductions. Additional factors that may affect Trident's business are described in detail in Trident's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
This press release contains forward-looking information regarding Silicon Image within the meaning of federal securities regulations. These forward-looking statements include statements related to standard adoption rates and product development and introduction. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. In particular, a standard may not be adopted at the rates anticipated and new products may not be developed or introduced in a timely or successful manner. In addition, see “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Factors Affecting Future Results” in the most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by Silicon Image with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Silicon Image assumes no obligation to update this forward-looking information.
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, storage and networking. 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 — offering robust, high-bandwidth semiconductors and systems. For more information on Silicon Image, visit www.siliconimage.com .
About Trident Microsystems, Inc.
Trident Microsystems, Inc., with headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, designs, develops and markets digital media for the masses in the form of integrated circuits (ICs) for CRT TV, LCD TV, PDP TV, HDTV, and digital set-top box. Trident's products are sold to a network of OEMs, original design manufacturers and system integrators worldwide. For further information about Trident and its products, please consult the company's web site: http://www.tridentmicro.com .
NOTE: Trident is a registered trademark of Trident Microsystems, Inc. DPTV(TM) is a trademark of Trident Microsystems, Inc. Silicon Image, PanelLink Cinema, and MSL are trademarks or registered trademarks of Silicon Image Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. All other company and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Features, pricing, availability, and specifications are subject to change without notice.