Silicon Image Announces Reference Design for UltraGig™ 6400 Ultra-Low Power, 60GHz WirelessHD® Mobile Transmitter
January 08 2013 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Silicon Image (NASDAQ: SIMG), a leading provider of HD
connectivity solutions, today announced the availability of its
‘Archer’ reference design for the UltraGig™ 6400, a complete 60GHz
WirelessHD® transmitter for mobile devices. Designed for simplified
system integration, the small form-factor module contains all
circuitry and firmware necessary to quickly add WirelessHD
capability to smartphones and tablets. Manufacturers who embed the
Archer module into their mobile platforms can accelerate their
time-to-market with innovative new 60GHz enabled products capable
of delivering high-definition wireless video connectivity between
portable devices and large displays.
The Archer module consists of the UltraGig 6400 single chip
transmitter with its intelligent beam-forming 60GHz RF transceiver,
embedded antenna array, and WirelessHD 1.1 compliant network
processor as well as all necessary external components on a single,
flex-print cable module. A single high-density board-to-board
connector allows for straightforward integration into form-factor
compatible designs.
Key features and capabilities of the Archer module include:
- The UltraGig 6400 single chip,
ultra-low power 60GHz Wireless HD transmitter with embedded antenna
array
- Support for high-definition video
resolutions up to 1080p full HD with multi-channel audio and
ultra-low end-to-end system latency of less than 5ms
- A secure, high-bandwidth video link to
WirelessHD 1.1 compliant receivers and displays, without
interference from Wi-Fi-based solutions
- Small form-factor board-mounted
connector with all required audio, video and control interfaces to
popular mobile application processors
- Production-ready hardware design
layout, drivers and embedded firmware to support direct motherboard
integration
“The Archer module is an ideal solution for customers who want
to add best-in-class 60GHz wireless video connectivity into their
mobile devices,” said Jim Chase, director of marketing of the
wireless division at Silicon Image, Inc. “This solution enables
WirelessHD capable smartphones and tablets powered by the UltraGig
6400 to be developed quickly and with minimal design effort.”
Silicon Image at the 2013 International CES in Las Vegas,
Nevada
The UltraGig 6400 and the Archer module will be demonstrated in
Silicon Image’s booth MP25575 in South Hall 2, ground floor,
January 8-11, 2013.
For more information about Silicon Image’s technology solutions,
visit http://www.siliconimage.com.
About Silicon Image, Inc.
Silicon Image is a leading provider of connectivity solutions
that enable the reliable distribution and presentation of
high-definition content for consumer electronics, mobile, and PC
markets. The company delivers its technology via semiconductor and
intellectual property products that are compliant with global
industry standards and feature market leading Silicon Image
innovations such as InstaPort™ and InstaPrevue™. Silicon Image’s
products are deployed by the world’s leading electronics
manufacturers in devices such as desktop and notebook PCs, DTVs,
Blu-ray Disc™ players, audio-video receivers, as well as mobile
phones, tablets and digital cameras. Silicon Image has driven the
creation of the highly successful HDMI® and DVI™ industry
standards, the latest standard for mobile devices – MHL®, and the
leading 60GHz wireless HD video standard – WirelessHD®. Via its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Simplay Labs, Silicon Image offers
manufacturers comprehensive standards interoperability and
compliance testing services. For more information, visit us at
http://www.siliconimage.com/.
Forward-looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of federal securities laws and regulations, including, but
not limited to, statements regarding the functionality, features
and benefits of the Silicon Image Archer reference module, the
UltraGig 6400 transmitter and WirelessHD technology. These
forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties,
including the risk that these technologies and products will not
perform as anticipated or provide the functionality, features and
benefits described in this news release, as well as the risks and
uncertainties described from time to time in Silicon Image’s
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which
could cause the actual results to differ materially from those
anticipated by these forward-looking statements. Silicon Image
assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
Silicon Image and the Silicon Image logo are trademarks,
registered trademarks or service marks of Silicon Image, Inc. in
the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and
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