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News Release from: Silicon Image | Subject: PinnaClear SiI9155
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 08 January 2008
Input processor eases HDTV redesigns
The PinnaClear SiI9155 divides the primary DTV electronics into two highly integrated parts: the input processor and the display processor.
Silicon Image has released the PinnaClear SiI9155 advanced input processor for high-definition digital televisions (HDTVs) The SiI9155 is based on Silicon Image's innovative input processor architecture, a new way of designing HDTVs that gives manufacturers the flexibility to quickly and cost-effectively add new features to their HDTV platforms
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 28 Mar 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Manufacturers can focus on innovation on their proprietary video processing technology while Silicon Image input processors handle digital and analogue inputs, analogue-to-digital conversion and a range of other connectivity functions.
HDTV manufacturers using Silicon Image's input processor architecture are no longer limited by suppliers' video processor roadmaps and are able to add new innovations more quickly and independently.
"By relying solely on integrated video processor vendors for innovation, HDTV makers will lose their ability to differentiate and quickly upgrade their products", said Lew Paceley, DTV Marketing Director for Silicon Image's PinnaClear product line.
"Dividing the electronics into two major sections lets OEMs cost-effectively differentiate and regionalise their products, improving their time to market while reducing their research and development expense".
The transition from analogue to all-digital systems continues to drive demand for new DTVs and increases the demand for Silicon Image's input processors.
In fact, according to a recent DisplaySearch study (Display Search Global TV Shipment and Forecast Report June 27, 2007) more than 103 million DTVs will ship in 2007, rising to an estimated 121 million units in 2008.
The SiI9155 is a single-chip solution combining four high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) 1.3 inputs and four 170 mega-samples per second (MSPS) analogue inputs that support up to 30bit UXGA (1600 x 1200 pixels) RGB and 1080p 60Hz component video resolutions.
A 0.13 micron low-noise analogue-to-digital convertor (ADC) coupled with an advanced digital video phase locked loop delivers near HDMI quality video from legacy analogue source devices.
An integrated consumer electronics control (CEC) controller gives manufacturers a simple and easy way to add CEC functionality to DTVs.
CEC enables manufacturers to add a broad set of command and control functions that, when deployed, can revolutionise the way devices behave in a system and allows users to control multiple CEC- enabled devices with a single remote control.
Built-in support for extended display identification data (EDID) reduces the overall bill of materials for OEMs.
Silicon Image's implementation of low-power standby mode enables CEC and EDIDs to function with 5V HDMI cable power from source devices such as DVD players, set-top boxes and game consoles.
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