Dataquest Technology Selects Mindspeed's G.shdsl Transceiver for Next Generation CPE Products.

Business Editors and High-Tech Writers

NEWPORT BEACH & SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 19, 2001

Dataquest Technology's Next-Generation G.shdsl CPE Offers A Full Suite

Of xDSL Modes Including Guaranteed Backward SDSL Interoperability

While Providing Superior Performance and Lower Power

Dataquest Technology Inc., a supplier of broadband telecom equipment to Local Exchange Carriers (LECs), today announced that it has selected Mindspeed Technologies'(TM) ZipWirePlus(TM) CX28975 G.shdsl-compliant chipset for its next-generation Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) products.

These products will enable Dataquest Technology's customers to quickly offer broadband services with enhanced performance to subscribers. Mindspeed Technologies is the Internet infrastructure business of Conexant Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNXT).

"Mindspeed(TM) is pleased to work with Dataquest Technology to offer carriers a next-generation G.shdsl compliant suite of CPE products based upon our CX28975 device," said Tom Kovanic, vice president of marketing for Mindspeed. "Industry response to our new series of G.shdsl CPE and central office products has been very positive and we are pleased that Dataquest Technology has chosen us as their xDSL silicon partner."

"As the demand for business-class DSL service continues to grow, G.shdsl will enable businesses to leverage the benefits of multi-channel voice/fax, network access, and video teleconferencing," said Young I. Kim, president and CEO of Dataquest Technology. "Our relationship with Mindspeed and its next-generation ZipWire Plus chipset allows us to continue to provide cutting-edge products and high-performance solutions to our customers."

Mindspeed Technologies' CX28975 is a highly integrated solution consisting of a Multi-MIP DSP, Framer, ATM Transmission Convergence block, AFE/LD, and an Embedded Microprocessor in a two-package chipset. This flexible solution supports multi-mode operation, including ITU G.shdsl, ANSI HDSL2, 2B1Q SDSL, and IDSL. These modes are supported by a single hardware circuit and can be configured in real time via software.

ZipWire Plus(TM) goes beyond simple compliance to the ITU G.shdsl standard by supporting the optional Enhanced Power Asymmetric PSD (EPAP) modes of operation for extended reach. In addition, it supports advanced modes such as 32 Level PAM, 64 kbps and 4.6 Mbps operation for superior performance.

G.shdsl is the newest member of the SDSL family, the industry's preferred business-class DSL service since it offers symmetrical data rates high enough to support capabilities such as multi-channel voice, Web hosting, video teleconferencing and e-mail servers. G.shdsl is faster than SDSL, operates over longer distances, and uses one pair of copper wires rather than two for E1 or T1 transport applications. G.shdsl is also accessible to a greater proportion of business customers.

About Dataquest Technology Inc.

Dataquest Technology under its tradename VisionNet, is a provider of new broadband technology and equipment solutions for the SOHO and residential gateway. Strategic partnerships with key chipmakers and modem manufacturers provide the company with the flexibility and ability to provide customers with innovative and high-quality solutions for the direct sale and OEM markets.

[pilcrow (paragraph sign)] The company has headquarters in San Ramon with facilities and affiliates located in Fullerton, Hayward, and Newport Beach, Calif. as well as manufacturing and technology partners in Taipei, Taiwan and Seoul, Korea. The company can be reached at 925/820-9675, or visit their corporate Web site at www.dqusa.com.

About Conexant Systems, Inc.

Conexant Systems, Inc. is a worldwide leader in semiconductor system solutions for communications applications. Conexant leverages its expertise in mixed signal processing to deliver integrated systems and semiconductor products through two separate businesses: Mindspeed Technologies and Conexant.

Mindspeed Technologies is focused on Internet infrastructure products including WAN transport, multiservice access and broadband access for applications that extend from the edge of the Internet all the way to its optical core. Conexant's personal networking business is focused on digital infotainment, personal imaging, wireless communications and personal computing products that are used in mobile communications and the broadband digital home.

Conexant has headquarters in Newport Beach and delivered revenues of $2.1 billion for fiscal 2000. The company is a member of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 indices. To learn more, visit the company at www.conexant.com or www.mindspeed.com.

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