IDT Commences Sampling of Fastest WinChip Processors; IDT WinChip 2 Processors Bring Optimized Performance to Value Computer Market.PC TECH FORUM, SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 1998-- IDT IDT Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA, USA) IDT I Don't Think IDT Identity Theft IDT Interrupt Descriptor Table IDT Integrated DNA Technologies IDT Inactive Duty Training IDT Instructional Design & Technology (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : IDTI IDTI Integrated Device Technology Inc ) Tuesday announced it has begun sampling of its new IDT WinChip 2(TM) and WinChip 2 3D(TM) processors for value desktop and notebook computer systems. IDT's newest processors are optimized to deliver the best computing experience for users running business applications and games on sub-$1,000 desktop and sub-$1,500 notebook computer systems. The IDT WinChip 2 and WinChip 2 3D will be available in volume later this year, at which time further product details will be available. "IDT s goal is to deliver best-in-class products for the value computing segment," said Len Perham, IDT's president and chief executive officer. "This marks a milestone in our strategy to use core IDT WinChip technology as a foundation for developing a family of processor products designed specifically to meet the quality, compatibility and price/performance needs of the value PC segment." Enhancing Value PC Performance Using Open Standards Based on Winstone(R) 98 Benchmarks, the IDT WinChip 2 and WinChip 2 3D will offer best-in-class performance vs. other Socket 7 processors running at the same MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. . Samples will initially be available at speeds running as high as 266 MHz, moving to 300 MHz later this year. Performance gains have been achieved through core CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. improvements combined with the addition of new 0.25-micron process technology, superscalar A CPU architecture that allows more than one instruction to be executed in one clock cycle. See pipeline processing. (architecture) superscalar - A superscalar architecture is a uniprocessor that can execute two or more scalar operations in parallel. MMX (MultiMedia EXtensions) A set of 57 additional instructions built into the Pentium MMX chip for improved multimedia and modem performance by performing mathematical operations on multiple sets of data at the same time (see SIMD). (TM) capability, a fully pipelined floating point unit and 100-MHz bus support. The IDT WinChip 2 family will support Super 7(TM) motherboards, providing the same benefits as the Pentium II(R) architecture for uni-processor systems. The release of multiple core logic chip sets with 100-MHz bus support will ensure that users can continue to leverage the cost-effective and established Socket 7 motherboard infrastructure. As a result, IDT WinChip 2 PCs will offer better performance for business, MMX and floating-point applications. For home users, the IDT WinChip 2 3D will deliver today's best value PC-level multimedia performance for applications such as gaming, photo editing and education. The IDT WinChip 2 3D incorporates AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. 3DNow!(TM) technology, which accelerates games and applications written to Microsoft's Direct3D(R) application programming interface (API). "Our goal is to leverage the established and cost-effective Socket 7 industry infrastructure," said Glenn Henry, senior vice president of IDT and president of Centaur Technology, IDT's design subsidiary. "By maintaining Socket 7, we re providing OEMs with an open, flexible infrastructure and helping them avoid costly, proprietary solutions. Most importantly, we re delivering better price/performance than comparable Pentium II processors." "The simplicity of our architecture and core enables us to introduce new architectural features such as 3D enhancements, 100-MHz bus support, superscalar execution units and other new technology," said Henry. Socket 7 compatibility and support, for both the latest as well as older motherboards, makes the IDT WinChip 2 family the best processor for users looking to upgrade their existing PC. The IDT WinChip 2 will also support split power supplies. Availability The IDT WinChip 2 and WinChip 2 3D will be available in volume later this year, at which time further details will be available. IDT will be previewing the IDT WinChip 2 3D at the Computex tradeshow in Taipei, Taiwan starting June 2, 1998. Production The IDT WinChip 2 and WinChip 2 3D will be produced using both 0.35 and 0.25-micron process technology, which enables high-volume manufacturing of processors to supply a broader base of users. IDT is an industry leader in 0.25-micron process technology and will be producing all of its IDT WinChip microprocessors using this process by the end of 1998. To meet demand, IDT is ramping 8-inch wafer production at its Oregon facility and has signed a foundry agreement with IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , who will use its 0.25-micron, 2.5-volt IBM Blue Logic(TM) technology to manufacture IDT WinChip 2 microprocessors. About the IDT WinChip Family The IDT WinChip processor family is optimized to deliver the best computing experience for users running business applications and games on sub-$1,000 desktop and sub-$1,500 notebook computer systems. IDT introduced the first of its IDT WinChip microprocessors, the IDT WinChip C6(TM), in May 1997. Its small die size and low power are achieved by simplifying the architecture and eliminating or reducing complex logic found in other processors. The microprocessor is offered in a 296-pin Ceramic Pin Grid Array (hardware, processor) Ceramic Pin Grid Array - (CPGA) A form of Pin Grid Array package used by Cyrix III processors. Compare PPGA and FC-PGA. (CPGA (Ceramic PGA) See PGA. CPGA - Ceramic Pin Grid Array ) Socket 7-compatible package. The IDT WinChip features performance competitive with other x86 processors, based on benchmarks such as Winstone 97, and runs all leading operating systems, including: Windows 95(R), Windows NT(R), Windows 3.x, MS-DOS MS-DOS in full Microsoft Disk Operating System Operating system for personal computers. MS-DOS was based on DOS, developed in 1980 by Seattle Computer Products. Microsoft Corp. bought the rights to DOS in 1981, and released MS-DOS with IBM's PC that year. (R), Novell(R) NetWare, OS/2 Warp, Unix(R), and Solaris(TM), as well as other software packages and the latest MMX-enabled multimedia applications. About IDT IDT enables a digitally connected world by providing innovative semiconductor solutions to leading-edge designers in communications and computing. IDT s broad product mix consists of communications memories, networking devices, both RISC RISC in full Reduced Instruction Set Computing Computer architecture that uses a limited number of instructions. RISC became popular in microprocessors in the 1980s. and x86 microprocessors, high-speed SRAMs and high-performance logic. The company's innovative technologies and products take aim at markets expected to exceed a total of $20 billion in 1998. Headquartered in Santa Clara, the company employs approximately 5,000 people worldwide and has manufacturing facilities in California, Oregon, the Philippines and Malaysia. IDT stock is traded on the NASDAQ stock market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. under the symbol "IDTI." Additional information about IDT is easily accessible through the World Wide Web (http://www.idt.com), CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). by calling 800/345-7015, or via fax-on-demand at 800/9-IDT-FAX. The investor hotline is 408/654-6420. IDT's Centaur Technology subsidiary was founded in 1995 by IBM fellow Glenn Henry and is based in Austin, Texas. More information on the IDT WinChip family of microprocessors can be found at www.winchip.com. -0- Forward-looking statements in this release involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, product demand, pricing, changing economic conditions, timely development and market acceptance of new products, and other risk factors detailed in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission Filings. Actual results may differ materially from the Company's projections. -0- C6, WinChip, WinChip 2 and WinChip 2 3D are trademarks of Integrated Device Technology IDT (NASDAQ: IDTI) was founded in 1980 as a semiconductor vendor. Employing approximately 2500 people worldwide, headquartered in San Jose, California and operating a fab in Hillsboro, Oregon, the company both designs and fabricates semiconductor components. , Inc. MMX is a trademark and Pentium II is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. All other brand names and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks or trade names of their respective holders. CONTACT: Fleishman-Hillard Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Melissa McClure, 415/356-1082 E-mail: mcclurem@fleishman.com or IDT Corporate Communications Julie Cline, 408/654-6464 E-mail: cline@idt.com |
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