Silicon Image's semiconductor and IP products include wireless and wired technologies that deliver connectivity across a range of devices and the company has been involved in the development of HDMI, DVI, MHL and WirelessHD standards. It recently relaunched its SiBEAM subsidiary to focus on millimetre wave technologies for wireless communication.
Camillo Martino, Silicon Image's CEO, added: "Importantly, Lattice shares our commitment to building upon Silicon Image's rich history of standards creation and the development of new wired and wireless connectivity innovations."
Billerbeck noted: "Our respective technical capabilities, product portfolios and visions for the future are complementary. Lattice is fully committed to building upon the foundation established by Silicon Image in helping establish industry standards, investing in new technologies and driving them to market."