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Intersil's PRISM Wireless LAN Solution Provides Wireless Connectivity for Gemtek's Easy Presentation Station

-- WX-2301 Easy Presentation Station enables users to make graphical presentations wirelessly~-- PRISM WLAN technology provides connectivity to multiple users up to 300 feet from projector

IRVINE, CA, August 26, 2002 – Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ: ISIL), a world leader in the design and manufacture of high performance analog and wireless networking solutions, today announced Gemtek Technology, an industry-leading provider of wireless broadband solutions, has integrated a PRISM® chip set in its newly released WX-2301 Easy Presentation Station. The WX-2301 allows multiple wireless users to make real-time visual presentations in meeting rooms and auditoriums.

The Gemtek WX-2301 Easy Presentation Station is an IEEE 802.11b-compliant projector controller that enables wireless PC users to project PowerPoint™ and other data in meeting rooms, auditoriums and other presentation environments. Users up to 300 feet away from the Presentation Station can employ VGA-equipped devices, like LCD panels and monitors, to display presentations in real time through the use of User Datagram Protocol (UDP), a data-transfer protocol that supports multiple, concurrent users. Connectability for client devices is assured through both infrastructure and ad-hoc networking modes.

“The Gemtek WX-2301 Easy Presentation Station is yet another illustration of the versatility and potential of Intersil’s highly integrated PRISM chip set solution to provide wireless connectivity,” said Larry Ciaccia, vice president and general manager for Intersil’s Wireless Networking Product Group. “Wi-Fi functionality is opening up new avenues of data and visual communications in education, the home, business and government applications. Intersil’s PRISM technology is freeing users from wired connections and this opens up whole new possibilities for business and SOHO applications for a mobile and dynamic workforce.”

Intersil’s PRISM wireless networking chip sets are optimized for smaller form factors and embedded WLAN applications such as mini-PCI, USB or Compact Flash that are much smaller and are typically installed directly into the system during product assembly. PRISM solutions deliver wireless Ethernet networking with compliance to the Wi-Fi (IEEE’s 802.11b) global standard. Optimized for high data rate (11 Mbps) performance, PRISM-based systems are feature-rich and provide fast, reliable performance in all types of networking environments. Advanced design and process technologies reduce power consumption, design complexity and total system cost.

PRISM-based products will provide users with wireless access to networks and the Internet for fast and efficient transmission of data, video and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services.

“Gemtek’s new Easy Presentation Station adds another dimension of freedom to data and video communication through wireless technology,” said Howard Chen, Gemtek's CEO and president. “Gemtek works closely with Intersil and their PRISM development package to design products with excellent performance and at a price point that allows high-volume sales.”

About Gemtek Technology
Gemtek Technology is one of the key pioneers in the field of wireless LAN solutions and a leading provider of 802.11 devices. Based on the IEEE 802.11 standards, Gemtek Wireless LAN solutions allow end-users to access LAN wirelessly anytime, anywhere. Gemtek Wireless LAN solutions address the needs of individuals (home, small- and mid-size businesses, and enterprises) by offering features-rich and high quality products. Gemtek stock is commonly traded on the OTC Stock Exchange under the tick mark (4906) More information is available at http://www.gemtek.com.tw

Intersil + Elantec Means More for Our Customers
Intersil Corporation is a global semiconductor leader in the design and manufacture of high performance analog and wireless networking solutions. The acquisition of Elantec Semiconductor, Inc., expanded Intersil’s product portfolios to address four fast 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 This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements are based upon Intersil Corporation’s (“Intersil”) management’s current expectations, estimates, beliefs, assumptions, and projections about Intersil’s business and industry. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “potential,” “continue,” and variations of these words (or negatives of these words) or similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, our actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various risk factors. Important risk factors that may cause such material differences for Intersil’s WLAN product group include, but are not limited to: the slowdown in the technology sector generally and the semiconductor industry specifically; the rate at which consumers adopt small handheld Internet appliances, wireless presentation technology, and portable computing devices in enterprises and in homes; the rate at which consumers purchase small handheld Internet appliances, portable computing devices, and notebook computers with embedded wireless; the rate at which our present and future customers and end-users adopt Intersil’s wireless access technologies; the timing, rescheduling or cancellation of significant customer orders; the ability of our customers to manage inventory; the loss of a key customer; the qualification, availability and pricing of competing products and technologies and the resulting effects on sales and pricing of our products; silicon wafer pricing and the availability and quality of our foundry capacity and raw materials; availability, pricing, and quality of third party foundry and assembly and test capacity and raw materials; fluctuations in the manufacturing yields of our third party foundries and assembly and test facilities, and other problems or delays in the fabrication, assembly, testing or delivery of our products; the risks of producing products with new suppliers and at new fabrication and assembly and test facilities; problems or delays that we may face in shifting our products to smaller geometry process technologies; the effectiveness of Intersil’s expense and product cost control and reduction efforts; the risks inherent in acquisitions, including the acquisition of Elantec Semiconductor, Inc. (including integration issues; costs and unanticipated expenditures; changing relationships with customers, suppliers, and strategic partners; potential contractual, employment, and intellectual property issues; risks of not securing regulatory approvals; accounting treatment and charges; and the risks that the acquisition cannot be completed successfully, or that the anticipated benefits of the acquisition are not realized); intellectual property disputes, customer indemnification claims, and other litigation risks; Intersil’s ability to develop, market, and transition to volume production new products and technologies in a timely manner; the quality of Intersil’s products and any repair or replacement costs; the risks and uncertainties associated with Intersil’s global operations, particularly in light of the war on terrorism; the effects of natural disasters, international conflicts and other events beyond our control; the level of orders received and the ability to fill those orders in a given fiscal quarter; and other factors. Intersil’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, recent Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other Intersil filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) (which you may obtain for free at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov) discuss some of the important risk factors that may affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this communication and Intersil undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements. PRISM is a registered trademark of Intersil Americas Inc.
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