Silicon Image Introduces First Port Processor With 3D Over HDMI Capability

Silicon Image introduced the SiI9389 port processor incorporating HDMI Specification Version 1.4 features including 3D over HDMI. In addition, the Silicon Image semiconductor product family of transmitters (SiI9334 and SiI9136) and receivers (SiI9223 and SiI9233) has been upgraded to include 3D over HDMI capabilities.

In addition to 3D over HDMI, the SiI9389 port processor also offers HDMI Ethernet Channel, which simplifies the connectivity infrastructure that enables personal entertainment technologies like LiquidHD™ to bring new services and applications to the home. Silicon Image’s LiquidHD technology is a suite of protocols that runs over standard IP networks such as those that include HDMI Ethernet Channel functionality. Designed to quickly and easily connect TVs, consumer electronics devices, personal computers, portable media devices, and home theaters into a seamless network, LiquidHD technology lets consumers enjoy their digital content from any LiquidHD-enabled source device on any LiquidHD-enabled display in the home.