Conexant Provides Internet Document Management Software for HP LaserJet 3200 All-In-One.

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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2000

Conexant's Customized InternetDesktop(TM) Software Enables HP To

Reduce Time-To-Market And Enhance Feature Set In New All-In-One

Conexant Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNXT) Monday announced a joint development with HP to provide the Document Manager software with the new LaserJet 3200 all-in-one multi-function peripheral (MFP).

Conexant provides a unique set of Internet-friendly features, true third-party compatibility and fast document-management performance to take advantage of the LaserJet 3200 all-in-one's exceptional printing, faxing, copying and high-quality color-scanning capabilities.

In addition to the breadth of standard features, Conexant customized several key features for HP including a powerful personal document search engine and enhanced image editing features.

"This marks Conexant's third major design win in the MFP market following the company's 1999 acquisition of DeviceGuys, a leading developer of PC software drivers and applications for MFPs," said RanDair Porter, vice president and business director for document imaging for Conexant's Personal Imaging Division.

"Our increased software development resources and expertise have enabled us to provide customers with a complete system-level solution for MFPs that dramatically reduces their development costs and time-to-market. Our companies have collaborated since 1996."

"The HP LaserJet 3200 printer/fax/copier/scanner is more than an all-in-one machine -- it's an on-ramp to the Internet," said Linda Crozier, marketing manager for HP's Personal LaserJet Solutions. "Our joint development with Conexant allowed us to offer our customers a customized document management solution."

HP's LaserJet 3200 all-in-one, currently available in the United States, will incorporate the HP LaserJet Document Manager, providing an innovative document management and Internet-enabled solution. The combined offering will allow users to quickly search the contents of scanned documents, while retaining the original high-quality scanned image.

The software enables customers to view and manipulate more than 30 popular file formats including PDF and standard Internet file types such as HTML, GIF and JPEG. It also supports integrated Web browsing, advanced image editing including "red-eye" removal, and the ability to quickly fax, print or copy documents with a simple mouse click.

Conexant's InternetDesktop software is available now to MFP, digital camera and scanner OEMs. For more product and licensing information, contact Conexant Imaging Software at 425/882-7918 or visit Conexant's Web site at www.conexant.com.

About Conexant Systems, Inc.

With revenues of $2.1 billion in fiscal 2000, Conexant is the world's largest independent company focused exclusively on providing semiconductor solutions for communications electronics. With more than 30 years of experience in developing communications technology, the company draws upon its expertise in mixed-signal processing to deliver integrated systems and semiconductor products for a broad range of communications applications.

These products facilitate communications worldwide through wireline voice and data communications networks, cordless and cellular wireless telephony systems, personal imaging devices and equipment, and emerging cable and wireless broadband communications networks.

The company organizes its activities into two business areas: Internet infrastructure, which consists of the Network Access Division and personal networking, comprised of the Digital Infotainment, Personal Imaging, Wireless Communications and Personal Computing divisions. Conexant is a member of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 Indices. For more information, visit Conexant at www.conexant.com.

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