Centaur Technology, Inc. -- IDT-C6 microprocessor wins Byte "Best of Show" award at Computex Taipei 1997.

TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 1997--Byte magazine today granted its "Best of Computex 1997 Editor's Choice" award to Centaur Technology, Inc.'s IDT-C6(TM) microprocessor, which was demonstrated at the Computex show in Taipei. Centaur's new processor is a Pentium(R)-class microprocessor designed for the low-cost desktop and mobile personal computer (PC) market. The IDT-C6 won in the Best Technology category.

The IDT-C6 processor is a 5.4-million transistor device, yet is between 40 and 50 percent smaller than comparable Pentium-class processors. The IDT-C6 chip's small die size and low power was achieved by simplifying the architecture and eliminating or reducing complex logic found in other processors. The breakthrough will provide Pentium-class performance at lower power and price levels.

"I think the Byte award validates our basic concept that 'simpler is better,'" said Glenn Henry, president of Centaur Technology. "We designed the IDT-C6 to deliver value without sacrificing either compatibility or performance. Byte's recognition of our achievement with its prestigious award is testimony to the inspiration and hard work of our engineering team in Austin."

The IDT-C6, initially available in 150-MHz, 180-MHz and 200-MHz versions, will include MMX(TM)-compatible instructions and be compatible with all Socket 7 designs.

"The IDT-C6 now offers Pentium users a viable alternative," said Joe Baranowski, vice president of sales and marketing for Centaur Technology. "The Byte award further confirms our decision to target the IDT-C6 processor at the under-served low-end PC and mobile market, where users want performance without the price. They can finally get that combination with the IDT-C6."

Centaur Technology, an Austin-Texas based microprocessor design and development company, was founded in 1995 by Glenn Henry, previously of IBM, Dell Computer and MIPS. Centaur Technology is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT) (NASDAQ: IDTI). More information on Centaur can be found at http://www.centtech.com .

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets high-performance integrated circuits and modules used in products serving its rapidly growing targeted market segments: communications equipment, distributed computing systems, personal computers and office automation equipment.

IDT enhances its customers' ability to optimize the cost and performance of their microprocessor-based systems by providing innovative solutions based on four product areas: communications products, including industry-leading FIFO memories, multi-port memories, and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) products; high-speed SRAMs and Fusion Memory(TM); RISC microprocessors; and high-performance logic.

Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., IDT employs approximately 4,400 people worldwide. More information on IDT and its products can be found at http://www.idt.com, and fax-on-demand services, by calling 1-800-9-IDT-FAX.

Forward-looking statements in this release involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, product demand, pricing, changing economic conditions, timely development and market acceptance of new products, and other risk factors detailed in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission Filings. Actual results may differ materially from the Company's projections.

IDT-C6 is a trademark of Integrated Device Technology. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel; MMX is a trademark of Intel. Centaur Technology, Inc. and Integrated Device Technology , Inc. disclaim any proprietary interest in the trademarks of others.

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