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Palmchip Introduces Next Generation Storage Connectivity IP Core
Supports Multiple Standards (ATA133, PCMCIA, Compact Flash, Compact Flash Plus) on a shared bus -- saves 35 pins Palmchip Corporation, a pioneer in semiconductor IP and system-on-chip platform technology today announced the availability of its new StorSelect(TM) DS next generation storage connectivity IP core with patent pending DriveSelect(TM) and SpeedSelect(TM) technology.

PrairieComm Announces Industry's First Single-chip UMTS/EDGE Baseband Processor
PrairieComm, Inc., a principle developer and supplier of 3G baseband processors and software, today announced the availability of the PCI5210, the industry's first single-chip UMTS/EDGE/GSM/GPRS baseband processor solution. Created with PrairieComm's market-leading UMTS and EDGE technologies, the PCI5210 allows wireless terminal manufacturers to design products from a single platform for 3G markets in five continents. Production samples of the PCI5210 baseband processor and accompanying protocol stack software are currently available and more information will be on hand at the 3GSM World Congress in Cannes, France, February 23-26.

SBS Technologies Expands its FPGA Computing Family with new PC/104 Plus Processor Board Tsunami™ architecture boosts processing capacity for small embedded systems
Albuquerque, NM - Today SBS Technologies® (Nasdaq: SBSE), a leading provider of embedded computing technology, introduced the Tsunami PC104, a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) processor for PC/104 Plus systems. The Tsunami™ PC104 architecture is integrated with SBS' Wave™ FPGA software tool kit which offers developers a platform for easy application development.

PCI EXPRESS X8 BUS ISOLATION EXTENDER & PCI EXPRESS X8 REGULAR BUS EXTENDER
Two new products were announced today by Adex Electronics, Inc. The first product is the PEX8IX, a PCI Express X8 bus isolation extender that allows the user to test eight channel PCI Express add-on boards quickly, without having to power up and down the system to do so. The second product is the PEXP8-EX, a PCI Express X8 regular bus extender which features pluggable fuses, power indicating LEDs and external power input connection.

Samsung Introduces Industry's Fastest GDDR3 Graphics Memory Device
The 8Mx32 GDDR3, the latest addition to Samsung's family of high-speed GDDR memory devices, offers gaming systems clock speeds of up to 800MHz
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced semiconductor memory technology, today announced mass production of the industry's highest speed monolithic memory device, a Graphics Double Data Rate 3 (GDDR3) capable of achieving clock speeds of up to 800MHz. The GDDR3 is set to enable a new generation of ultra-high-density graphic memory cards designed to support high-end gaming systems, workstations and high-end portable computers.

Visual Circuits' Introduces the Gemini HD Decoder Card
32-Bit Accelerated Graphics and Simultaneous High Definition Video Delivers Dynamic Duo Capabilities for Network Digital Media Integration. Visual Circuits, a leader in industrial AV/IT integration, again leads network digital media advancement with the introduction of the Gemini(TM) decoder card. Combining simultaneous 32-bit graphics and high definition video, Gemini offers comprehensive capabilities for creative production and design teams. Available to system integrators and OEM customers with a full software development kit (SDK) and integration support, Gemini cards will be available in the second quarter, 2004.

Toshiba's Satellite P15 Series Delivers Power and Performance
Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD) today introduced the newest members of its Satellite(R) P15 notebook series, the P15-S470 and P15-S420. Designed for students, families and consumers, the Satellite P15 Series combines Toshiba's expertise in mobile computing, hardware design and digital convergence. With eye-popping graphics and built-in stereo speakers, the Satellite P15 Series provides a theater-quality experience whether watching DVDs or playing computer games.

MultiMediaCard Specification Version 4.0 is Released
Wider Bus Width, Highest Clock Frequencies Available, and Dual Voltage Operation Are Ideal for Cell Phones and Digital Cameras. Version 4.0 of the MultiMediaCard specification, offering wider bus width, dual voltage operation and the highest transfer speeds available, was introduced today by the MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA), a standards organization that promotes the worldwide adoption of MultiMediaCards (MMCs). The new, feature-rich version 4.0 specification represents a major expansion of the MultiMediaCard standard, opening new levels of sophistication and marketing opportunities to the digital imaging and mobile phone industries.

Global IP Sound Releases New Version of Acoustic Echo Canceller
Global IP Sound, the leading provider of embedded, voice-processing technologies, today released an update of GIPS AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation) for PC-based softphones. GIPS AEC Version 1.3 is enhanced to improve performance when "double-talk" occurs for enhanced voice quality to enable hands-free Internet conferencing and collaboration using a PC's built-in or external microphone and speakers.

Microtune Introduces the Industry's First 1-GigaHertz Single-Chip Tuner Microtune(R), Inc. (Pink Sheets:TUNE) today introduces the MicroTuner(TM) MT2121, the industry's first 1-GigaHertz (GHz) silicon tuner that enables cable set-top boxes and residential home gateways to support bandwidth-intensive video and home networking services.

HyWire Ltd. Demonstrates New RLDRAM II Development Board
HyWire Ltd. today announced it will demonstrate its new HySee RLDRAM(TM) II- based development board at DesignCon 2004, February 2-5 in the Santa Clara Convention Center at Micron Technology's booth 924. The HySee board is a complete development environment for designs using high-performance RLDRAM II devices. It's composed of a Xilinx Virtex-II 8000 and two Virtex-II 2000 FPGAs to emulate an RLDRAM II-based search engine and its interfaces. This demonstration also includes HyWire's HyVal tester board that interfaces to the HySee board to allow users to test and exercise a system design. The combination of the two boards provides users the ability to design and test RLDRAM II-based systems for an eventual move to ASIC production.

Philips Introduces Industry's First UART With Real Time Data Error Detection and 256 Byte FIFO
SC28L202 offers High Speed, Low Power and Dual Channels Ideal for Portable and Handheld Applications. To support the ever-increasing speed and complexity in today's designs, Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG) (AEX:PHI) today announced the industry's first Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) with 256 Byte FIFO and real time error detection. The SC28L202, the newest member of the Philips IMPACT line of communication devices, is a 2-channel UART operating at high speed with low power consumption -- operating at both 3V and 5V over the -40 to +85 C degree temperature range. These features make the SC28L202 ideal for use in portable and handheld applications where power requirements are a key consideration. Utilizing all of the features of the IMPACT line UARTs, the SC28L202 is also suitable for use in telecom/networking, mobile communication/computing, consumer, industrial control, medical and security applications.

Philips Launches Semiconductor Industry's First Single Chip For LCD TV
The TDA15500 Provides Highly Integrated and Cost-Effective Support for the Low-End LCD Global Television Market. Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG)(AEX:PHI) today announced the launch of its TDA15500 single chip solution for low-end LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) TV sets. The TDA15500 is the first single system chip solution that provides manufacturers of LCD TV sets features such as video decoding, picture improvement, de-interlacing and scaling, sound entertainment and a microcontroller with teletext. The technology behind the TDA15500 is derived from Philips' Ultimate-One-Chip (UOC) third generation solution and Philips' scaler expertise. The high integration level of the single chip and the solution's resulting lower cost enable manufacturers, with the help of a reference design, to compete effectively and offer affordable LCD television sets to the Connected Consumer.

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