Silicon Image, a developer of semiconductors for the secure storage, distribution and presentation of high-definition content, announced its acquisition of sci-worx, a intellectual property (IP) and design service provider specializing in multimedia, communications, and networking applications. Founded in 1990 as Sican, the company derives revenues from more than 50 IP products in the area of video/image processing, wireline communications, security and bus interfaces. sci-worx has approximately 172 employees, more than 80 percent of whom are engineers. Silicon Image will continue to support the current sci-worx customer base and will enhance its overall IP programs to include products and services from both companies. Prior to the acquisition, which was completed on Jan. 3, 2007, sci-worx was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infineon Technologies. Silicon Image paid approximately $13.5 million for sci-worx (including sci-worx’ net debt) in an all-cash transaction.