
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-
bandwidth PanelLink
Digital receiver while offering high jitter tolerance
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
Control & Authentication (I
2
C)
Clock
Pixel data
DE
Clock
Pixel data
DE
Si
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170B
PanelLink
HDCP
Transmitter
Channels 0, 1, 2
Channel C
Host
(Set-top Box, DVD, D-VHS, A/V Receiver)
Video
Source
Digital
Display
Si
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169
PanelLink
HDCP
Receiver
Display
(DTV, LCD TV, Plasma Display, Projector)
Si
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169
PanelLink Receiver