Silicon Image’s SiI 169 enables the easy and low-cost addition of the DVI

interface to digital televisions (DTVs), plasma displays, LCD TV/monitors

and projectors. With the DVI-compliant SiI 169, displays may now realize

consistently high image quality while receiving premium video content

encrypted with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).

HDCP has received support from major Hollywood studios. Integrated,

pre-programmed HDCP keys significantly simplify manufacturing while

providing the highest level of security. The SiI 169 incorporates a full-

and efficient power management. With a full DVI single-link bandwidth of

25-165 MHz, all ATSC resolutions (720p/1080i) and PC resolutions up to

UXGA (60Hz refresh) are supported. All of these features and benefits

are provided in a 100-pin TQFP package that is footprint-compatible with

the SiI 161B PanelLink receiver.

The SiI 169 allows DTV manufacturers to quickly and easily integrate the

DVI interface into their advanced digital products. By supporting HDCP

for DVI now, new applications in display security can be realized that

enable viewing of premium video content.

Applications

• Digital TVs

• Plasma Displays

• LCD TV/Monitors

• Projectors

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Host

(Set-top Box, DVD, D-VHS, A/V Receiver)

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HDCP

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Display

(DTV, LCD TV, Plasma Display, Projector)

PanelLink Receiver