These new models are the result of Silicon Image's multi-year partnership with MediaTek, first announced at Mobile World Congress 2013 with the MT6589 quad-core smartphone SoC reference design using Silicon Image's SiI8338 MHL transmitter.

More recently at Mobile World Congress 2014, the MT6592 and MT6595 octa-core smartphone reference designs with the SiI8348 MHL transmitter were announced. With Silicon Image's MHL transmitters featuring Media Data Tunneling (MDT) technology, device OEMs can deliver a premium smartphone experience that rivals today's PCs, gaming consoles, and media entertainment devices.

"MediaTek is a valued partner and we are pleased to see our ongoing relationship result in new MHL-enabled smartphone devices worldwide," said David Kuo, senior director, mobile product marketing at Silicon Image, Inc.

"These latest MHL-enabled mobile devices enable global consumers to enjoy a more immersive experience by transforming smartphones into powerful productivity workstations, gaming consoles and home entertainment centers."