Samsung's New Line of DTVs First To Feature Enhanced InstaPort™ Technology

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SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 13, 2010 – Silicon Image (NASDAQ: SIMG), a leader in semiconductors and intellectual property (IP) for the secure distribution, presentation and storage of high-definition (HD) content, today announced that Samsung’s new flagship line of 3D LED/LCD TVs is featuring Silicon Image’s enhanced InstaPort™ S single-second switching technology.

InstaPort S-enabled HDTVs will work with any HDMI®-connected source device to enhance consumers’ HD experience by significantly reducing the four to seven second delay that typically occurs when switching between HDMI-enabled devices connected to the DTV.

"Silicon Image has worked closely with Samsung to further enhance InstaPort technology and we are excited to see our latest HDMI port processor incorporated in Samsung’s new line of HDTVs," said Waheed Rasheed, director of product marketing at Silicon Image, Inc. "With InstaPort S technology, Samsung’s customers will be able to enjoy fast access to their HD content."

For more information on InstaPort S technology or port processors please visitwww.siliconimage.com.

About Silicon Image, Inc.

Silicon Image, Inc. is a leading provider of semiconductor and intellectual property products for the secure distribution, presentation and storage of high-definition content. With a rich history of technology innovation that includes creating industry standards such as HDMI and DVI, the company’s solutions facilitate the use of digital content amongst consumer electronics, personal computer (PC) and storage devices, with the goal to securely deliver digital content anytime, anywhere and on any device. Founded in 1995, the company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with regional engineering and sales offices in China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. For more information, please visitwww.siliconimage.com.

Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the performance, functionality, features, and benefits of Silicon Image’s InstaPort S technology and SiI9389 port processor. 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), which could cause the actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. Silicon Image assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

Silicon Image, the Silicon Image logo, and InstaPort are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of Silicon Image, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. HDMI is a trademark or registered trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners in the United States and/or other countries.

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