Cirrus Logic Crystal Audio Device is First to Meet Microsoft Windows Logo Requirements for Use With Windows Millennium.AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 29, 2000 Device Allows Computer Manufacturers to Quickly Bring to Market the Highest Quality Audio Solution that Meets Windows Millennium Requirements Cirrus Logic (company) Cirrus Logic - A manufacturer of integrated circuits including the Advanced RISC Machine and display interface processors and cards for use as Windows accelerators (requiring dedicated driver software). http://cirrus.com/. Inc. (Nasdaq:CRUS crus (krus) pl. cru´ra [L.] 1. leg (1). 2. a leglike part. crus ce´rebri ), the worldwide market share leader in audio ICs, according to Forward Concepts, today announced that its Crystal(R) CS4281 is the first audio device to meet Windows Logo requirements for Windows Millennium Edition See Windows ME. (operating system) Windows Millennium Edition - (Windows ME) An update of Microsoft Windows 98, released in 2000. ME included updates of packaged software and new software such as Windows Media Player 7, Windows Movie Maker. (Windows Me). The CS4281 has endured rigorous testing to ensure compatibility with all Microsoft design criteria in order to meet Windows Logo requirements. As a result, computer manufacturers can be assured that the CS4281 and its device driver software will pass Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) A Microsoft facility that provides testing services for hardware and drivers for compliance with its operating systems. WHQL administers various logos that compliant vendors may reprint on their packages. ) audio requirements. This will streamline system testing, allowing computer manufacturers to introduce new systems faster. The CS4281 is a PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). audio controller that delivers legacy support for both Real Windows DOS Box and Real Mode Applications. With its support for sample rates from 8-to-48kHz, the CS4281 supports all multimedia file types, and increases system design flexibility. Further, this device can handle multiple streams of data for systems that include a software modem and/or multiple audio channels, thereby supporting streaming audio in gaming and Internet applications. Cirrus Logic can supply customers worldwide with a complete audio solution including hardware, software and support. "Cirrus Logic is committed to delivering the industry's best audio chips for computing systems using Microsoft Operating Systems The following is a list of Microsoft operating systems. For the codenames that Microsoft gave their operating systems, see Microsoft codenames. Before Windows
About Cirrus Logic Cirrus Logic is a premier supplier of high-performance analog and DSP (1) (Digital Signal Processor) A special-purpose CPU used for digital signal processing applications (see definition #2 below). It provides ultra-fast instruction sequences, such as shift and add, and multiply and add, which are commonly used in math-intensive chip solutions for Internet entertainment electronics. Building on its global market share leadership in audio integrated circuits and its rich mixed-signal patent portfolio, the company targets high-volume audio, storage and communications applications. Cirrus Logic sells its products under the Crystal (R), Maverick(tm) and 3Ci(tm) brands as well as its own name. Founded in 1984 in Silicon Valley, Cirrus Logic operates from headquarters in Austin, Texas, and major sites located in Fremont, Calif., and Broomfield, Colo., as well as offices in Europe, Japan and Asia. More information about Cirrus Logic is available at www.cirrus.com. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Provision Any forward-looking statements and all other statements that may be made in this news release that are not historical facts are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. Please refer to Cirrus Logic's current Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for more information on the risk factors that could cause actual results to differ. Note to editors: Cirrus Logic and Crystal are registered trademarks of Cirrus Logic Inc. All other product names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders. |
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