Silicon Image ViaPort Technology And MHL™ Featured In New Line Of BenQ 3D Televisions

January 5, 2012

Silicon Image /quotes/zigman/80827/quotes/nls/simg SIMG -0.32% , a leading provider of wireless and wired HD connectivity solutions, and BenQ, a leading innovator in digital lifestyle devices, today announced that Silicon Image's innovative ViaPort technology has been designed into BenQ's new 3D DTVs. The SiI9489A dual-mode port processor allows BenQ customers to view and share HD content from MHL(TM)-enabled mobile devices as well as the latest HDMI(R) 1.4 devices on their MHL-enabled BenQ TV. By using the SiI9489A's ViaPort feature, BenQ's 3D TVs allow an HDMI output connection from the TV to connect an AVR, HTiB or wireless audio system -- greatly simplifying home theater setup and use -- while providing the highest-quality surround sound including support for the latest high bit rate audio formats. The ViaPort connection allows the BenQ TV remote to control AVR volume as well as standard TV functions. "The BenQ 3D TVs add to the growing MHL ecosystem of DTVs, smartphones and tablets, and are the first to support ViaPort HDMI output for easy AVR & HTiB connectivity," said Alex Chervet, senior director of marketing at Silicon Image. "BenQ is a great example of the new breed of Taiwanese manufacturers who place a premium on innovation and cutting-edge features." "BenQ is impressed with the features and value of Silicon Image's port processors," said Peter Chen, EVP & General Manager of BenQ Technology Product Center. "We believe that Silicon Image's ViaPort technology and MHL mobile device connectivity will greatly enhance consumer satisfaction for home theater applications by eliminating system complexity while maintaining the highest quality digital audio." The SiI9489A supports all HDMI audio formats, including Dolby Digital(TM), DTS(TM), and High Bitrate formats such as Dolby TrueHD(TM) and DTS MasterHD. Silicon Image's ViaPort technology will be demonstrated at the 2012 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) from January 10-13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company will exhibit in a private booth #MP25578 located in the South Hall 2, Ground Floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center. To schedule a press meeting, please contact: press_relations@siliconimage.com. Silicon Image's port processors provide the latest connectivity and performance features to enhance the consumer's connected HD experience. For more information about Silicon Image's port processors and MHL solutions, visit http://www.siliconimage.com/ .

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