SMSC's Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Transceiver Selected for LSI Logic ComCentrix Designs.

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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 8, 2002

Standard Microsystems Corporation (Nasdaq: SMSC) today announced that LSI Logic Corporation (NYSE: LSI) is leveraging SMSC's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Transceiver (PHY) technology in the recently announced LSI Logic ComCentrix(TM) peripheral I/O solution.

LSI Logic will use SMSC's industry-leading GT3100 USB 2.0 solution in their ComCentrix product family, which features a highly modular architecture that accommodates the integration of evolving connectivity solutions such as USB 2.0, Bluetooth and 802.11b for printer and other peripheral applications. The GT3100 is the latest addition to SMSC's family of high-performance USB 2.0 products for networking, computing, consumer electronics and embedded system applications.

"We are pleased to select SMSC as our provider of Hi-Speed USB technology with best-in-class power dissipation for our ComCentrix product family," said Ahmad Khanssari, Marketing Director in the LSI Logic Communications and ASIC Division. "SMSC's USB 2.0 UTMI complements our portfolio of connectivity solutions, and provides a significant benefit to our customers. The SMSC team accelerated our design cycle with their support, including reference designs, evaluation boards, application notes, and silicon samples, all of which have contributed to a win-win relationship."

Marshall Lacoff, SMSC's Vice President and General Manager, Embedded Products, stated, "We are pleased to deliver SMSC's USB 2.0 solutions to the LSI Logic ComCentrix product family, in response to both the growing popularity of the new USB 2.0 standard and the increasing demand for high-speed desktop connectivity. Our high-speed USB PHY product portfolio provides the lowest power, smallest die size solutions available today, enabling customers such as LSI to drive greater speed and functionality in their USB-powered applications."

The SMSC GT3000 Family

Designed specifically to address the need for high performance, low-power USB systems, SMSC's GT3000 products, including the GT3100 IP core and GT3200 discrete PHY IC, provide best-in-class power dissipation and are the leading solutions available today for running high-speed (480 Mbps) systems using only the power provided on the USB bus cable. For peripheral designers targeting applications such as broadband modems, web cameras, and portable digital systems, this capability provides clear market differentiation. The GT3100 also delivers a very efficient die footprint, measuring only 1mm2 in 0.18um implementations. In addition, GT3000-based designs allow for extremely cost effective applications, requiring only a small number of low cost external components. The GT3100 and GT3200 support both 8 and 16-bit UTMI operation, and have been tested and USB-IF Hi-Speed certified with USB controllers from a number of third parties including Mentor Graphics and Synopsys, allowing system designers great flexibility, confidence and freedom of choice.

About SMSC

SMSC provides Real World Connectivity(TM) solutions for high-speed communication and computing applications. Leveraging a broad intellectual property portfolio and an extensive history in the design of the world's most preferred Advanced Input/Output products, SMSC delivers integrated hardware and software solutions to manage systems and connect peripherals in today's rapidly evolving computing architectures. SMSC works with industry leading OEMs to combine advanced digital, mixed-signal and analog functionality into Application Specific Standard Products.

The Company's Embedded Products connect people, machines and information. SMSC delivers integrated Ethernet and USB 2.0 solutions, along with a diverse range of other products, for network printers, set-top boxes, home gateway products, car navigation systems, cellular base stations, USB peripherals and more.

SMSC is based in Hauppauge, New York and maintains offices worldwide, including locations in North America, Asia, Europe and Japan. SMSC operates engineering design centers in San Jose, CA, Hauppauge, NY, Austin, TX, Tucson, AZ and Phoenix, AZ. More information about the Company is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.smsc.com.

Forward Looking Statements:

Except for historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this announcement are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including the timely development and market acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing and the effect of changing economic conditions. SMSC competes in the semiconductor industry, which has historically been characterized by intense competition, rapid technological change, cyclical market patterns, price erosion and periods of mismatched supply and demand. In addition, sales of many of the Company's products depend largely on sales of personal computers and peripheral devices and reductions in the rate of growth of the PC and Embedded markets could adversely affect its operating results. These and other risks and uncertainties are detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the SEC. Investors are advised to read the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly those sections entitled "Other Factors That May Affect Future Operating Results" for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties.

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