Silicom and Kawasaki LSI Cooperate to Launch an Industry First: Self-Install-Enabled USB Chips.Business Editors KFAR KFAR Kiss from A Rose (song) SAVA Sava (sä`vä), Hung. Száva, c.580 mi (930 km) long, rising in two headstreams in the Julian Alps, Slovenia, and flowing generally SE past Ljubljana and Zagreb, Croatia, then forming part of the border between Croatia and Bosnia , Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2002 IPLUG(TM)-USB Chips Targeted At Manufacturers of PC Peripherals SILICOM LTD LTD 1 Laron-type dwarfism 2 Leukotriene D 3 Long-term depression, see there 4. Long-term disability . (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 :SILCF), a leading provider of innovative connectivity solutions, and Kawasaki LSI LSI: see integrated circuit. (Large Scale Integration) Between 3,000 and 100,000 transistors on a chip. See SSI, MSI, VLSI and ULSI. USA Inc. (KLSI KLSI Kuala Lumpur Syariah Index ), a leading developer and manufacturer of USB-supporting chips, today announced the launch of the industry's first Self-Install enabled USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. chips. The Iplug(TM)-USB enabled chips will be marketed to PC networking and other peripheral manufacturers, who will integrate them into their products, thereby automating the installation process. The three-year agreement will form a partnership between Silicom, that will provide its patent-pending Iplug(TM) self-install technology adapted for KLSI's advanced USB chips, and KLSI, that will market its chips and the technology as a package. Both Silicom and KLSI will retain rights to market the Iplug(TM) technology under their own brand names. Iplug(TM) is a pioneering technology that eliminates the user's involvement in the installation of PC peripherals. With an Iplug(TM)-USB enabled chip design, broadband modems, printers, digital cameras, and other PC devices will become foolproof to install. After an Iplug(TM)-enabled device is plugged into the PC's external USB port, it will automatically initiate and complete all installation and configuration steps, guaranteeing an automatic, error-free installation process. Manufacturers who use the Iplug(TM)- enabled chip design in their devices will benefit from more satisfied customers and a reduced technical support load. Commenting on the agreement, Bryan Chin, Marketing Manager of KLSI, said, "We are excited to partner with Silicom to create the industry's first Self-Install-USB chip design. This technology enables a USB device to be generic, enabling it to be plugged into any PC without the need for software drivers. This will be an important feature for many businesses, for instance, those who serve travelers, enabling them to offer simple Internet access to their customers." Mr. Shaike Orbach, President of Silicom Ltd., added, "We are very pleased to partner with KLSI, one of the industry's leading USB innovators, to launch this exciting new design. This agreement, together with the growing interest which our intensive Iplug(TM) marketing efforts continue to uncover, gives us encouragement as to the full potential of our unique self-install technology." About Kawasaki LSI USA Inc. (KLSI) Kawasaki LSI U.S.A., based in San Jose, California San Jose (IPA: /ˌsænhoʊˈzeɪ/) is the third-largest city in California, and the tenth-largest in the United States. It is the county seat of Santa Clara County. , is the North American affiliate of Kawasaki Microelectronics, Inc., which in turn is a division of Kawasaki Steel in Japan. It is a leading developer of innovative semiconductor-based USB, ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) Pronounced "a-sick." A chip that is custom designed for a specific application rather than a general-purpose chip such as a microprocessor. and CAM solutions for connectivity and communications applications, and provides product development, marketing, sales and technical support for customers in America. For more information, visit the Kawasaki LSI website at www.klsi.com. About Silicom Silicom Ltd. is an industry leading provider of communications connectivity solutions and advanced enabling technologies, making it the preferred time-to-market and performance partner to manufacturers and providers of Multi-Tenant Unit (MTU (1) (Maximum Transmission Unit, Maximum Transfer Unit) The largest frame size that can be transmitted over the network. For example, an Ethernet MTU is 1,500 bytes. Messages longer than the MTU must be divided into smaller frames. ) and Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU (1) (Multiple Dwelling Unit) A commercial or residential building with multiple offices or apartments. See BLEC. (2) (Multiply-Divide Unit) A high-speed circuit that performs multiplication and division within the CPU. ), Broadband Internet Access Broadband Internet access, often shortened to just "broadband", is high speed Internet access—typically contrasted with dial-up access over modem. Dial-up modems are generally only capable of a maximum bitrate of 56 kbit/s (kilobits per second) and require the full use of a , and home networking solutions, as well as other hardware manufacturers. With core expertise in high performance, innovative technologies for the USB interface, networking, and operating systems, the Company provides innovative solutions on an intellectual property licensing, joint development, or OEM basis to many of the industry's largest players. It also offers an extensive range of PC Card and USB products with support for Home Networking, Fast Ethernet, Modems, and serial ports. For more information about Silicom, please visit our web site: www.silicom.co.il. Statements in this press release which are not historical data are forward-looking statements which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, or other factors not under the Company's control, which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from the results, performance, or other expectations implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, those detailed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company disclaims any duty to update such statements. |
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