Boca Research Adds High-Speed ADSL Broadband Option to Set-Top Box Reference Design.

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 1999--

First to Offer ADSL Technology in Set-Top Box -- Showcased at

WORLD TELECOM 99

Boca Research, Inc.(R) (Nasdaq:BOCI) today announced the addition of a high-speed asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) broadband option for their ST2001 set-top box reference design. Boca Research is the first to offer ADSL technology in a set-top box.

An ST2001 set-top box with an ADSL option, based on a Texas Instruments (NYSE:TXN) programmable digital signal processor (DSP)-based ADSL chipset, will be showcased in Texas Instruments' Booth No. 7042/Hall 7 at WORLD TELECOM 99 in Geneva, Switzerland this week.

ADSL technology represents more than a new technology. It is a revolutionary new approach to remote access communications that uses existing infrastructure to deliver incredible new bandwidth and applications. Internet access with ADSL technology is up to 100 times faster than today's 56K analog modem technology, while still allowing use of a phone or fax machine on the same line.

Boca Research's ADSL technology is based on a flexible and powerful Texas Instruments' (TI) TNETD3000 chipset/software solution, which supports both G.lite and full-rate ADSL standard ITU protocols. It utilizes splitterless full-rate technology, thus eliminating the need to install an external splitter device on the phone line. The chipset uses a fully programmable DSP which means upgrading is easy; future software changes can be downloaded via the Internet. TI ADSL chipsets address both ends of the Internet access local loop which assures compatibility with the central office (CO) and as a result, proven overall interoperability.

ADSL broadband access will be included in the ST2001 set-top box reference design that is being licensed from Boca Research by Philips to be used as part of AOL TV(SM) (as announced by America Online, Inc. (NYSE:AOL) in May 1999). The ST2001 design also features National Semiconductor(R) Corporation's (NYSE:NSM) high-speed Geode(TM) GXm processor and TV Navigator(TM) software from Liberate Technologies (Nasdaq:LBRT).

"We are delighted that Boca Research, a leader in set-top box technology, has selected TI's ADSL chipset for its ST2001 set-top box," said Marc Cetto, director of marketing for TI's Broadband Access Group. "We have been working closely with Boca Research to develop and market this new ADSL solution. As a leader in providing programmable DSP-based ADSL chipset technology, TI is committed to allowing its customers to come to a single supplier for complete, field-proven solutions that answer the market's demand for increased bandwidth."

Alex S. Oprescu, Boca Research's senior vice president and general manager of Worldwide Business Development, commented "We are pleased to be working with TI, the world leader in DSPs, to extend the usability of ADSL technology. We're excited about jointly showing this new solution to communications industry leaders from across the world at this week's TELECOM 99 exhibition."

In addition to the availability of ADSL technology in set-top box reference design, Boca Research also plans to make available an internal ADSL PCI modem for testing and evaluation. Interested ISPs (Internet service providers), telcos, and systems integrators can contact Anthony DeVito, Boca Research Product Manager, via e-mail at [e-mail].

Portions of this news release contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements included in this release.

Boca Research Corporate Information

Founded in 1985, Boca Research is a leading provider of hardware and software technology. Boca Research provides communications solutions that enable data transmission, connectivity of devices, and access to applications and information via the Internet, personal computers, and/or server-based environments. The Company designs, manufactures, markets, and supports quality, innovative products that have a cost, performance, and time-to-market advantage.

Boca Research markets modems, I/O cards, and multiport products under the Boca Research brand name. The Company also markets Macintosh(R) peripherals and software under the Global Village(R) brand name, as well as thin client/server computing devices and information appliances under the BocaVision(TM) brand name.

Products are sold worldwide through original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), wholesale distributors, and/or retailers. The thin client products are sold only through value-added resellers. Boca Research is a U.S. corporation headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida with international operations and ventures worldwide.

Notes to Editors: For copies of recent press releases from Boca Research via fax, call 800-331-1323. For product or company information via the Internet, visit our Web sites at http://www.bocaresearch.com, http://www.globalvillage.com, and http://www.bocavision.com.

Boca Research Inc., Boca, and Global Village are registered trademarks, and BocaVision is a trademark of Boca Research, Inc. All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.