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Intersil's PRISM Indigo 5 GHz Chipset Makes Market Debut in New BroMax 802.11a Wireless LAN PC Card

-- Intersil to begin production shipments of 5 GHz Indigo chip set in the third quarter~-- BroMax's FreePort 5 GHz WLAN card to hit store shelves this fall

IRVINE, CA, June 6, 2002 – Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ: ISIL), a world leader in the design and manufacture of high performance analog and wireless networking solutions, announced today that BroMax Communications has selected Intersil’s PRISM Indigo™ 5 GHz WLAN chip set as the silicon solution for the BroMax FreePort™ 802.11a compliant wireless LAN PC card.

The FreePort 5 GHz WLAN card complies with the IEEE 802.11a standard for wireless data transmission and will deliver fast 54 megabit-per-second (Mbps) data rates for high-speed wireless connectivity in the home and office. FreePort supports most popular operating systems: Windows 95/98/2000/NT 4.0/ME/XP and Linux.

“We’re pleased to partner with BroMax to provide 5 GHz solutions that can empower home and business users with very high data rate performance,” said Larry Ciaccia, vice president and general manager for Intersil’s Wireless Networking Product Group. “Bromax’s collaboration with Intersil has resulted in a 5 GHz product that is world class. Intersil is committed to continuing to leverage its leadership in the 802.11b market and extending this leadership with a compelling high data rate roadmap.”

Intersil’s PRISM Indigo WLAN chip set, currently sampling with full production slated for the third quarter, extends Intersil’s industry-leading chip set offerings into the 5 GHz range, with full compliance to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ (IEEE) 802.11a standard. Intersil expects new PRISM-based 5 GHz products will significantly contribute to this market by complementing existing Wi-Fi implementations and opening the door to new applications.

“Our new FreePort 5 GHz PC Card further illustrates our commitment to provide easy to use and affordable wireless networking products to our home, small/medium and corporate workgroup customers,” said Mark Yuan, president of BroMax. “Intersil is the established industry leader in wireless networking technology and we look forward to further partnering with them as we extend our wireless product offerings into the 5 GHz range.”

About BroMax
BroMax Communication, Inc., is a company highly focusing on design, development, manufacturing and marketing of outstanding quality Wireless networking and communication products. BroMax’s product family includes an extensive range of competitive wireless client products such as PCMCIA, PCI and Compact Flash cards, as well as USB and Ethernet adapters, and the most comprehensive wireless access point (AP) products, such as workgroup bridges, residential APs and integrated AP/Switches. Headquartered in Taiwan’s Silicon Valley, the Hsin-Chu Industrial Park, BroMax has dedicated itself to serve ODM/OEM businesses, and has built up a worldwide reputation of excellent products and good services. More information about BroMax is available at the company’s Web site www.bromax.com.tw About Intersil
Intersil Corporation manufactures and markets high performance analog and wireless networking solutions. As a global semiconductor leader, Intersil focuses on four of the industry's fastest growing markets – flat panel displays, optical storage (CD and DVD recordable), power management, and wireless networking. Intersil brings added customer value in providing complete silicon, software and reference design solutions to new products that enhance the computing experience for people wherever they live, work or travel. For more information about Intersil or to find out how to become a member of our winning team, visit the company's web site and career page at www.intersil.com.

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