Silicon Image

Silicon Image, Inc., founded in 1995 and active until its acquisition in 2015, was a pioneering American fabless semiconductor company based in Hillsboro, Oregon. The company specialized in designing innovative circuits for mobile phones, consumer electronics, and personal computers, playing a crucial role in advancing the technology used in high-definition content. As a leader in wired and wireless connectivity solutions, Silicon Image developed products that facilitated seamless and reliable transmission of high-definition video and audio across various devices.

The company’s product portfolio included cutting-edge wireless and wired connectivity solutions that were widely adopted in the consumer electronics industry. These products were essential for enabling the high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) and Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) technologies, which became standard in delivering high-quality video and audio content across different platforms. Silicon Image's solutions were known for their reliability, efficiency, and ability to enhance user experiences by providing superior connectivity options.

In 2015, Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC), a leader in programmable connectivity solutions, acquired Silicon Image. This acquisition allowed Lattice to integrate Silicon Image’s advanced connectivity technologies into its product offerings, further solidifying its position in the market and expanding its capabilities in providing high-performance, programmable connectivity solutions for a wide range of applications.