SMSC Achieves Certification of Mini UTMI Hi-Speed USB Stand-Alone Devi

    Business Editors/High-Tech Editors

    HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 10, 2005--

Introduces Smallest Hi-Speed USB PHY to Utilize 8-bit UTMI Interface
    to Deliver Performance, Size and Cost Benefits for Designers of
    Portable Applications

    SMSC (Nasdaq:SMSC), a leading semiconductor company delivering innovative system solutions spanning analog, digital and mixed-signal technologies, today introduced its USB3280 mini UTMI stand-alone device transceiver, which has passed Hi-Speed USB device compliance testing with the USB-IF. SMSC offers the industry's broadest family of Hi-Speed USB stand-alone physical layer transceivers (PHYs), covering the range of SIE/PHY interface standards.
    SMSC's USB3280 mini UTMI stand-alone PHY supports the 8-bit bi-directional UTMI SIE/PHY interface, and provides a reduction of 20 pins and a footprint reduction of more than 40% compared to existing solutions. As a result, discrete USB transceiver implementations are optimized to support device functionality.
    "With the introduction of the USB3280 mini UTMI device PHY, SMSC has further expanded its family of industry leading Hi-Speed USB PHYs," said Steve Nelson, Vice President of Marketing - Connectivity Solutions at SMSC. "Customers are asking for smaller footprint stand-alone PHYs for their portable consumer electronics products with the flexibility of supporting a variety of physical layer interface standards. As the go-to PHY solutions provider, we continue to build this family of products to meet our customer's requirements today as well as providing a migration path for future requirements."
    "SMSC is also adding support for the 8-bit bi-directional UTMI PHY interface through the USB3280, which can be utilized today in products such as MP3 players, PDAs, cell phones and digital still cameras. In combination with other recently introduced PHYs, SMSC is supporting ASIC and SoC designers who require the performance and time-to-market advantages of a proven stand-alone solution. Additionally, with the variety of SIE/PHY interfaces supported, SMSC can meet customer's long-term requirements as they migrate from the 16-bit UTMI interface, to 8-bit UTMI, to ULPI and beyond."

    Pricing & Availability:

    The USB3280 is available in a 6mm x 6mm x 0.9mm 36-pin QFN package. Qualification samples and production quantities of the SMSC USB3280 PHY are available today. Pricing is $2.00 per unit (U.S. list price) in 10K quantities.

    About SMSC:

    Many of the world's most successful global technology companies rely upon SMSC as a go-to resource for integrated circuits and semiconductor system solutions that span analog, digital and mixed-signal technologies. SMSC delivers products that solve the challenges of space, cost and time-to-market for high-speed computing, connectivity and embedded networking applications.
    SMSC addresses computing, communications and consumer electronics markets through leading positions in Input/Output and non-PCI Ethernet products; innovations in USB 2.0 and other high-speed serial solutions; and integrated networking products employed in a broad range of applications. Leveraging substantial intellectual property and a comprehensive global infrastructure, SMSC thrives at the intersection of silicon, software and customized OEM applications.
    SMSC is based in Hauppauge, New York with operations in North America, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, China and Europe. Engineering design centers are located in Arizona, New York and Texas. Additional information is available at www.smsc.com.

    Forward Looking Statements:

    Except for historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this announcement are forward-looking statements about expected future events and financial and operating results that involve risks and uncertainties. These include the timely development and market acceptance of new products; the impact of competitive products and pricing; the effect of changing economic conditions in domestic and international markets; changes in customer order patterns, including loss of key customers, order cancellations or reduced bookings; and excess or obsolete inventory and variations in inventory valuation, among others. Such statements are qualified in their entirety by the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations and may not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers or divestitures.
    SMSC competes in the semiconductor industry, which has historically been characterized by intense competition, rapid technological change, cyclical market patterns, price erosion and periods of mismatched supply and demand. In addition, sales of many of the Company's products depend largely on sales of personal computers and peripheral devices, and reductions in the rate of growth of the PC, consumer electronics and embedded markets could adversely affect its operating results. SMSC conducts business outside the United States and is subject to tariff and import regulations and currency fluctuations, which may have an effect on its business. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and are based upon the information available to SMSC at this time. Such information is subject to change, and the Company may not necessarily inform, or be required to inform, investors of such changes. These and other risks and uncertainties, including potential liability resulting from pending or future litigation, are detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the SEC. Investors are advised to read the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly those sections entitled "Other Factors That May Affect Future Operating Results" for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties.
    SMSC is a registered trademark of Standard Microsystems Corporation. Product names and company names are trademarks of their respective holders.

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CONTACT: SMSC Carolynne Borders, 631-435-6626 Fax: 631-273-5550 carolynne.borders@smsc.com or Media: McClenahan Bruer Communications Jennifer Bader, 503-546-1020 Fax: 503-546-1001 Jennifer@mcbru.com

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