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Elantec Introduces Very Small Footprint DSL Line Driver

The EL1503CL reduces power dissipation in ADSL and HDSL2 line driving applications and provides very small 4 x5 mm size

MILPITAS, CALIFORNIA, September 22, 2000 -- Elantec Semiconductor, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELNT), a leader in high-performance analog ICs, today introduced its new EL1503CL DSL line driver in its new ultra-small 4 x 5mm leadless plastic package (LPP). The high drive capability, low distortion, low power dissipation and very small footprint of the EL1503CL make it an ideal choice for very high board density ADSL and HDSL2 line driving applications.

This new LPP package replaces the existing16-pin SOIC as the smallest footprint in the EL1503C family. The LPP is specifically aimed at the high density, low power requirements of leading edge DSLAM and DLC central office applications. The tiny 4 x 5mm footprint and less than 1mm height make it an excellent choice for analog front end (AFE) hybrid modules as well. The package makes use of a bottom-side thermal pad that attaches to the printed circuit board (PCB) during the standard surface mount soldering process. The die transfers heat directly through this thermal pad to the PCB thus achieving a mounted junction-to-ambient thermal coefficient of less than 40 degrees C per watt.

With only 12.5mA per amplifier supply current and an output swing range of ±10.3V, the EL1503CL reduces power dissipation in DSL applications. The high output current capability of 450mA also enables the EL1503CL to be used in both DMT and CAP ADSL designs. The EL1503CL can run from supplies of ±5V to ±12V. It also features a selection of power control features to optimize power dissipation in a given application.

Kaveh Parsi, Strategic Marketing Manager for Communications products at Elantec said, "The EL1503C is already being used by a number of DSLAM vendors for full-rate and G.lite ADSL applications. Based on initial feedback, the new LPP package extends the EL1503C's position in the race for high-density, low power, central office line card designs. The EL1503CL is a testament to Elantec's focus to provide a synergy of innovative products with high capacity manufacturing for the line driver needs of the xDSL technologies."

The EL1503CL is immediately available for sampling in limited quantities; production availability is November 2000. Pricing for the EL1503CL is $6.15 each in 1000-piece quantities. For more information please contact Kaveh Parsi at Elantec's Corporate Headquarters in Milpitas, California, at (408) 945-1323 x 373, 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, power management, 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 trends, product performance, and acceptance by customers 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.