Elantec Introduces New 400MHz and 200MHz Fixed Gain Amplfiers; These New Fixed Gain Amplifiers Offer High Bandwidth, High Slew Rate, Low Supply Current and Low Cost.

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MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 29, 2000

Elantec Semiconductor, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELNT), a leader in high-performance analog ICs, today introduced two new fixed gain amplifiers, configurable for gains of +1, -1 or +2.

The EL5196C (400MHz) and EL5197C (200MHz) amplifiers represent the first fixed gain amplifiers from Elantec and feature identical bandwidths in both gain-of-1 and gain-of-2 configurations. With a bandwidth of 400MHz, the EL5196C features a slew rate of 3000V per microsecond, while operating from just 9mA of supply current. The EL5197C offers a bandwidth of 200MHz with a slew rate of 2200V per microsecond and a supply current of just 4mA. Both are available with a fast-acting disable/power-down operating in just 10ns, with re-enabling occurring in just 25ns, making these devices ideal for multiplexing applications.

Michael Jennings, Director of Strategic Marketing for Video and Amplifier Products at Elantec says, "With the gain setting resistors internal to the amplifier, the EL5196C and EL5197C reduce the board space requirement and component count in simple gain applications."

Both the EL5196C and EL5197C are available in the industry standard 8-Pin SOIC package, as well as the SOT23-5 and SOT23-6 packages. The enable feature is available in the SOIC and SOT23-6 packages only. The EL5196C with a bandwidth of 400MHz is priced at $1.60 in 1000-piece quantities. The EL5197C is a 200MHz device, priced at just $1.40 in 1000-piece quantities.

For more information please contact our applications department at Elantec's Corporate Headquarters in Milpitas, CA, at 1-888-ELANTEC x 311, or visit the Company's web site at www.elantec.com.

Elantec designs, manufactures and markets high performance analog integrated circuits primarily for the video, optical storage, integrated DC:DC, and communications markets. The Company targets high growth commercial markets in which advances in digital integrated circuit technology are driving increasing demand for high speed, high performance and low power consumption analog circuits.

Certain matters discussed in this press release pertaining to the market conditions and market trends are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include product introductions by the Company's competitors, competitive pricing pressures, fluctuations in manufacturing yield, changes in the mix or markets in which products are sold, availability and cost of raw materials and other risks discussed in the Company's 1999 Form 10-K and most recent form 10-Q, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those discussed herein.