New Cirrus Logic Processor Selected by Fullplay Media to Power the Darwin Digital Jukebox.Business Editors & High Tech Writers Embedded Systems Embedded systems Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve. Conference 2002 SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2002 Darwin Jukebox Wins Placement in Prestigious Innovation Showcase at Embedded Systems Conference Cirrus Logic Inc. (Nasdaq:CRUS crus (krus) pl. cru´ra [L.] 1. leg (1). 2. a leglike part. crus ce´rebri ) today announced that its new EP7312-90, one of the world's fastest ARM-7 embedded microprocessors, has been selected to power the Darwin Digital Jukebox, an innovative digital audio home entertainment center from Fullplay Media (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). :FPLY). The Darwin Jukebox combines the capabilities of a standard CD/MP3 player, CD changer Changer The name given to a clearing member that is willing to assume the opposite position of a futures contract within a larger alternative exchange, of which it also is a clearing member. , and entertainment PC into a single system. Embedded Systems Conference (ESC See escape character and escape key. See also ESC/P. ESC - escape ) show organizers selected the Darwin Digital Jukebox as one of ten captivating cap·ti·vate tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates 1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm. 2. Archaic To capture. devices included in the ESC Innovation Showcase after evaluating numerous product submissions. The showcase recognizes groundbreaking end-user products that incorporate the latest advances in embedded technology. The Darwin Jukebox leverages the unprecedented performance of the EP7312-90 processor to deliver a powerful, easy-to-use digital audio device that consumers can use to play and record their favorite music from a variety of sources, including standard audio CDs, tapes, records, or digital MP3 and WMA files. The Jukebox features a CD drive, a 20GB hard drive, Ethernet connection, and RCA See RCA connector and video/TV history. inputs, enabling consumers to link it to their PC and stereo and create a single integrated audio system. Because the EP7312-90 runs at record clock speeds up to 90 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. , there is ample processing capability for the jukebox to encode MP3 files at faster than real-time speed, as well as decode all digital music standards. According to Fullplay's president and chief executive officer, Dennis Tevlin, the company chose the Cirrus Logic EP7312-90 processor for its breakthrough high performance and ease of programmability. "Encoding a music file requires much greater computational power than does simple decoding or playback," said Tevlin. "Fullplay's deep knowledge of MP3 algorithms, together with the power of Cirrus' new EP7312-90 has allowed us to smash previous computational barriers to offer a next generation MP3 audio device." "While other jukebox encode/decode products rely on either PC processors or fixed function DSPs, the Darwin utilizes the EP7312-90's market specific design to precisely address the jukebox's processing needs," said Lew Paceley, vice president of marketing for Crystal Products Division, Cirrus Logic. "This precision helps Fullplay offer a powerful, efficient digital audio jukebox at price points attractive to consumers." The Darwin Digital Jukebox will be available for pre-order via Fullplay's new website in early spring. The EP7312-90 processor is available immediately from Cirrus Logic. Fullplay Media Fullplay is a leading designer of embedded software and hardware solutions for the converging Internet, digital media, entertainment and consumer electronics markets. Fullplay partners with many of the top brands in consumer electronics and entertainment, and holds a focused technology portfolio that includes the Dharma dharma (där`mə). In Hinduism, dharma is the doctrine of the religious and moral rights and duties of each individual; it generally refers to religious duty, but may also mean social order, right conduct, or simply virtue. (TM) Digital Media Development Platform; the Fullplay Media OS and Media Manager; the Darwin(TM) Digital Audio Jukebox; and the Fullplay Muse Media Center(TM). Fullplay is headquartered at 12600 SE 38th, Suite 150, Bellevue, WA 98006, USA. Fullplay is listed on the OTC.BB under the symbol "FPLY" and can be reached on the web at www.fullplaymedia.com. Cirrus Logic, Inc. Cirrus Logic, Inc. is a premier supplier of high-performance analog and 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 chip solutions for consumer entertainment electronics that allow people to see, hear, connect, and enjoy digital entertainment. Building on its global market share leadership in audio integrated circuits and its rich mixed-signal patent portfolio, the company targets mainstream audio, video and Internet entertainment applications in the consumer entertainment market. Cirrus operates from headquarters in Austin, Texas and major sites located in Fremont and El Dorado Hills, California El Dorado Hills is a census-designated place which encompasses 17.9 square miles of land along the western boundary of El Dorado County, California. The population is estimated at 35,276 as of January 2006[1] making it the largest community in El Dorado County. and Broomfield and Boulder, Colorado, as well as offices in Europe, Japan and Asia. More information about Cirrus Logic is available at 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. Provision Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release are forward-looking statements that are dependent on certain risks and uncertainties including such factors, among others, as the ability of the Cirrus Logic EP7312-90 to perform as expected, the risk factors listed in the company's 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 31, 2001, and in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The foregoing information concerning Cirrus Logic's business outlook represents our outlook as of the date of this news release, and Cirrus Logic undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new developments or otherwise. Cirrus Logic(R)and Crystal(TM) are trademarks of Cirrus Logic, Inc. 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