[0] Synaptics Demonstrates Capacitive Touch Screen LCD Module.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 5, 2001

SID 2001, Booth no. 413, Synaptics(R), Inc. - the acknowledged leader in TouchPads and other human interface solutions - today announced the successful integration of Synaptics' ClearPad(TM) capacitive touch screen with an LCD module custom designed by Three-Five Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TFS). Synaptics is demonstrating the ClearPad(TM)/Three-Five LCD module in mobile phone demos June 5-7, 2001 in booth no. 413 at the SID Exhibition in San Jose, CA.

The touch screen module is a result of a previously announced agreement between Synaptics and Three-Five that covers joint development and marketing of touch panel LCD products that incorporate Synaptics' touch screen technologies with Three-Five's custom designed or standard LCD modules. The initial product offering is a 1/8 VGA monochrome LCD integrated module.

ClearPad(TM) is a transparent, capacitive touch screen solution for devices that require a reliable and easy to use interface, such as mobile computing and communication devices. Unlike most touch screen technologies, the ClearPad(TM) sensor surface is completely solid state, thin, lightweight, and can be mounted on curved surfaces. Synaptics patented capacitive technology makes ClearPad(TM) a more responsive and accurate solution compared to existing touch screen solutions. In addition, ClearPad(TM) is robust, with a high tolerance to moisture, scratches, and dirt on the sensor surface, making it ideal for wireless and handheld devices that face the abuses of everyday use.

"The recent integration of our ClearPad(TM) with Three-Five's LCD is the culmination of a successful partnership that has taught both of us a great deal about integrating capacitive technologies with LCD modules for wireless and mobile applications," said Rick McCaskill, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for Synaptics, Inc. "ClearPad(TM) is an ideal input technology for these markets because of its rugged, solid state, capacitive technology."

"This is a great first program for us to team up with Synaptics," commented Rob Harrison, Three-Five's Vice President of Direct View Displays. "In addition to the knowledge we have gained about integrating the more high-tech touch screens with our LCD modules, we are demonstrating a new capability that has been added to our technology portfolio. I feel there are many great opportunities available to both companies in this partnership and we look forward to working on additional programs with Synaptics."

Three-Five Systems' will also be exhibiting at SID, and will be located in booths no. 1102 and no. 1108. More information on the ClearPad is available at www.synaptics.com.

About Synaptics, Inc.

Known as The Human Interface Company(TM), Synaptics' develops advanced interface solutions for products as diverse as notebook and desktop computers, mobile computing and communications devices, Internet appliances, automotive applications and security solutions. Synaptics' products include: the industry standard notebook pointing device, TouchPad(TM); ClearPad(TM), a capacitive touch screen solution; TouchStyk(TM), a modular and capacitive pointing stick solution; Spiral(R), an inductive, proximity sensing pen input system, and QuickStroke(R), the award winning Chinese handwriting recognition software. Synaptics is a California-based, venture-backed, private company. The company can be contacted at [phone], on the web at www.synaptics.com, or via email at [e-mail].

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Synaptics, ClearPad, TouchStyk, TouchPad, QuickStroke, and Spiral are trademarks or registered trademarks of Synaptics, Incorporated in the US and/or other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks previously cited are hereby acknowledged.