Cirrus Logic Digital Audio Networking Processor, CS18101, Incorporates CobraNet Technology on a Chip.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA NSCA National Systems Contractors Association NSCA National Strength & Conditioning Association NSCA National Society for Clean Air and Environmental Protection (UK) NSCA National Street Car Association NSCA Nebraska Sprint Car Association ) Convention LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 19, 2004 Creation of CobraNet Technology on Silicon Creates New Opportunities for Manufacturers; Symetrix Showcases New Products Featuring CS18101 Chip The Commercial Audio Products business of 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 ), has announced the availability of the CS18101 digital audio networking processor, a new generation of Cirrus Logic CobraNet(TM) technology. The CS18101 is the first release of CobraNet technology integrated into a microprocessor. CobraNet technology is the professional audio industry's de facto standard Hardware or software that is widely used, but not endorsed by a standards organization. Contrast with de jure standard. de facto standard - A widespread consensus on a particular product or protocol which has not been ratified by any official standards body, such as ISO, technology for distributing uncompressed, real-time, digital audio over a Fast Ethernet An earlier name for 100Mbps Ethernet. See 100Base-T. (networking) Fast Ethernet - A version of Ethernet developed in the 1990s(?) which can carry 100 Mbps compared with standard Ethernet's 10 Mbps. It requires upgraded network cards and hubs. network. Capable of handling eight bidirectional The ability to move, transfer or transmit in both directions. audio channels, the new CS18101 is ideal for use in powered speakers Powered speakers (or active speakers) are speakers that have built-in amplifiers. They can be connected directly to a mixing console or sound source, without the need for an amplifier. Such speakers are available with passive or active crossovers built into them. , power amplifiers and signal processing devices. The CS18101 will allow manufacturers to embed CobraNet technology, previously available only through the use of design using discrete components, into a wider range of audio devices due to the great reduction in parts costs compared to the original reference design. Washington-based Symetrix today introduced and is currently demonstrating four new 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 audio backbone products -- the Express 12X4 Cobra, Express 4X12 Cobra, Express 8X8 Cobra and Express 4X4 Cobra -- at the 2004 NSCA Convention. These new Symetrix products, which feature the CS18101 chip, target commercial audio applications. "We are pleased to see a leading manufacturer, Symetrix, showcase new products based upon the CS18101 networking processor," said Rich Zwiebel, vice president of Commercial Audio Products, Cirrus Logic. "There are currently 42 licensees of CobraNet technology, and now that we've integrated the technology into silicon, commercial audio system manufacturers are able to offer the CobraNet technology in lower-cost products. This opens entire new market segments to the power, performance and flexibility of CobraNet technology utilized across Ethernet networks." Along with the CS18101, Cirrus is now shipping the CM-2 module, which utilizes the CS18101 and is the same size as and electrically compatible with the original CobraNet reference design, the CM-1 module. Manufacturers will be able to adapt the new lower-cost module seamlessly for use in products with up to eight inputs and eight outputs. CobraNet technology is being utilized in many diverse venues including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indianapolis Motor Speedway, located in Speedway, Indiana (a separate town completely surrounded by Indianapolis) in the United States, is the second-oldest , Sydney Opera House Sydney Opera House Performing-arts centre on the harbour in Sydney, Australia. Its dynamic, imaginative design by Danish architect Jørn Utzon (b. 1918) won a competition in 1957 and brought Utzon international fame. , convention centers in San Jose and Portland, Oregon, Christ Church of the Valley in Phoenix and several of the world's largest theme parks and major sporting events venues. Availability The CS18101 and CM-2 are currently sampling to key customers with expected volume production in Q2 2004. Cirrus Logic Inc. Cirrus Logic is a premier supplier of high-performance analog, mixed-signal and digital processing solutions for consumer entertainment electronics, automotive entertainment and industrial product applications. Building on its global market leadership in audio ICs and its rich mixed-signal patent portfolio, Cirrus Logic targets audio, video and precision mixed-signal applications in these growing markets. The company operates from headquarters in Austin, Texas, with offices in California, Colorado, Europe, Japan and Asia. For more information visit http://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. Statement Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release include forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, including expected volume production of the CS18101, are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from management's current expectations and the forward-looking statements made in this press release. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk factors listed in our 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. for the year ended March 29, 2003, and in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The foregoing information concerning our expectations represents our outlook as of the date of this news release, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new developments or otherwise. Cirrus Logic, Cirrus and CobraNet are trademarks of Cirrus Logic Inc. All other product names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders. |
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