Silicon Image Opens DVI Compliance Test Center
2003年12月3日 - 6:05AM
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Silicon Image Opens DVI Compliance Test Center SUNNYVALE, Calif.,
Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Silicon Image, , a leader in
multi-gigabit semiconductor solutions for the secure transmission
and storage of rich digital media, today announced the opening of
its new Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Compliance Test Center
(CTC). An industry first, the DVI CTC promotes greater
interoperability among DVI-enabled devices by providing
comprehensive and impartial compliance test services to
manufacturers of DVI components and end-user products implementing
DVI. To kick off the service, Silicon Image is offering all DVI
host manufacturers, such as PC system and graphics card makers,
complimentary standard compliance testing of one device per
manufacturer through April 2004. "DVI has become such a popular
feature that it's available on almost every mainstream and high-end
graphics card," stated Dr. Jon Peddie, president of Jon Peddie
Research (Tiburon, Calif.). "Unfortunately, not all DVI
implementations are created equal. Some products shipping today
claiming DVI functionality are not even DVI compliant. This can
cause major interoperability problems resulting in visible noise on
the display. By promoting consistent quality among DVI products,
Silicon Image's new program provides a valuable service to the
industry and should boost DVI adoption - it's kind of like a Good
Housekeeping seal." "To meet the growing demand for digital LCD
monitors, DVI-enabled graphics cards are growing in popularity, and
end users want the confidence of knowing their DVI output will
provide a consistently high-quality visual experience on their flat
panel display," noted Bob O'Donnell, research director, device
technology for IDC. "With high-resolution 17" SXGA and 20" UXGA
monitors, the benefits of a perfect digital interface are more
readily experienced. These benefits can only be realized if the DVI
electronics are designed to be compliant, and thus, interoperate
properly. The DVI CTC should promote DVI adoption by helping assure
end users have a positive, consistent experience with any DVI
product." Compliance testing or certification is not a strict
requirement of the DVI license. Until now, limited options have
existed for companies wishing to evaluate the compliance of their
DVI products. Manufacturers can self-test for DVI compliance, but
the necessary equipment costs upwards of $75,000, making it
prohibitive for many. Furthermore, testing accuracy is dependent
upon the test engineer's skill level, so extensive experience and
training are necessary. The only alternative has been plug testing
at VESA-sponsored PlugFests, which is limited to basic
interoperability between DVI-enabled source and display devices
provided by participating companies. The DVI CTC performs testing
in accordance with the DVI Test and Measurement Guide specification
published by the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG). Initially,
the CTC will accept DVI source devices such as graphics cards,
desktop PCs and notebook PCs for testing. Compliance test services
for sink devices such as LCD monitors and projectors as well as
interconnect devices such as cables and connectors are also planned
in the near future. The comprehensive DVI CTC test protocol
includes Transition Minimized Differential Signaling (TMDS(R)) eye
diagram performance, skew and jitter measurements, EDID 1.3
interoperability, hot plug functionality and TMDS receiver
interoperability stress testing. The CTC will provide customers
with a complete test report detailing results of all tests
performed. All test results are confidential per the CTC
non-disclosure agreement. "Until now, DVI compliance testing has
either been too costly or too difficult, so many manufacturers have
neglected this important step," noted Parviz Khodi, vice president
of digital PC/display products at Silicon Image. "Non-compliant
products cause interoperability problems and can visibly impact
display image quality. This lack of consistent quality has become
increasingly problematic now that DVI-enabled products are
prevalent. Given our significant DVI interface and systems
application expertise, and our proven track record with
PanelLink(R), many of our customers have requested an easy and
affordable alternative. The DVI CTC fulfills this need quickly and
confidentially, providing an unbiased evaluation of DVI
compliance." "As a leader in the PC graphics market, ATI
Technologies recognized early on the growing demand for the DVI
interface," said Raymond Li, Vice President, Hardware Engineering,
ATI. "All of our mainstream graphics products support DVI as a
standard feature. Since users demand seamless interoperability with
high-resolution LCD monitors, all of our DVI-enabled products are
designed to provide 165 MHz DVI-compliant performance. ATI is
committed to using the DVI CTC as a means to assure that our
customers experience consistently high quality with the popular DVI
interface technology." "At ASUS, quality is of the highest
importance. With the DVI CTC, we now have a low-cost, professional
service to help ensure that our graphics card products meet or
exceed the requirements for DVI compliance," said Kent Chien,
Director of Marketing, Multimedia Business Development, ASUS. "A
significant portion of our graphics card products are equipped with
DVI as a standard feature," stated Richard Chou, AVP of RD at
Leadtek. "The DVI CTC helps us continue to raise the bar for
quality and performance for customers demanding perfect image
quality on a high- resolution digital LCD monitor." The fee for
testing a typical DVI host device is $1,000. All host devices will
be tested for compliance at 165 MHz, the maximum DVI single-link
resolution and the de-facto market requirement for all DVI-enabled
PCs and graphics cards. If the product does not pass at 165 MHz,
lower frequencies will be tested until the highest passing
frequency index is achieved. The DVI CTC is accepting products for
testing now. Participating manufacturers must provide the DVI
device to be tested, along with any additional hardware and
software required to bring the device up. On average, a two-week
turnaround time is anticipated for most standard PC devices. More
details on the CTC submission and testing process and fee can be
found on the Silicon Image website at http://www.siliconimage.com/
or by contacting . 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. Silicon Image is a leader in the global PC/display arena
with its innovative digital interconnect technology and is now
emerging 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 increases in standards adoption,
growing demand for the DVI interface and Silicon Image's position
as a market leader. 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, standards may not be adopted, and demand for the DVI
interface may not grow, at the rates anticipated, and Silicon Image
may not achieve 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, SiI, TMDS,
PanelLink, 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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