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Intersil’s Programmable Digital Downconverter in Full Production

— Multi-Channel programming processes existing and upcoming cellular protocols
—Features industry’s smallest outline package
—Quad programmable upconverter announced

PALM BAY, FL, February 28, 2000 — Intersil Corporation today announced that its software-driven programmable digital downconverter (PDC) for cellular basestations is now in full production. The CommLinkTM HSP50216 delivers multiple channel processing of high dynamic range cellular protocols. Intersil also formally unveiled the HSP50217, a quad programmable upconverter (QPUC) that combines four complete signal processing channels (including shaping and interpolation filters, and timing and carrier NCOs) into a single ball grid array package.

The HSP50216 contains four channels that can support up to four different protocols simultaneously, including IS-136 TDMA, GSM, EDGE, IS-95 CDMA, 3G (such as wide-band CDMA) and legacy protocols such as AMPS. By offering protocol flexibility, Intersil allows cellular operators the flexibility to efficiently support multiple transmission protocols within the confines of one basestation. Designers benefit from a small outline Ball Grid Array (BGA) package that reduces required board space.

The device features on board digital automatic gain circuitry that, when used in conjunction with on board digital filtering, provides gain to a low-level signal while simultaneously attenuating out-of-band interfering signals. These features address the critical "near-far" problem that faces cellular basestation operators.

"With the HSP50216 in full production, Intersil now offers a multi-channel programmable digital downconverter chip that integrates all channelization and post-processing functions into a single IC," said Juan Garcia manager of product marketing engineering for CommLink at Intersil. "Together with the new HSP50217 and the other products in the CommLink family, Intersil provides a complete digital radio solution that meets the challenges posed by processing multiple protocols, including the demands for lower power consumption and the need for remote programmability. Our goal for CommLink is to deliver a complete wireless communications link from IF to baseband receive and baseband to IF transmit."

The HSP50217 is a QPUC that is also designed to meet the rigors of operating in the celluar infrastructure environment, where high speed and high dynamic range are necessary.

Pricing and Availability
The HSP50216 is currently in production and is priced at $60 in 1,000 piece quantities. The HSP50217 will be available for sampling in summer 2000. For data sheets and further CommLink information, dial 1-888-INTERSIL ext.7976 or visit our Web site at www.intersil.com/commlink/index.asp.

Intersil and Digital Radio
The HSP50216 and HSP50217 are part of Intersil’s CommLink Family of signal processing and high-speed converter solutions. Intersil addresses the entire signal processing chain with a portfolio of linear, mixed-signal and fixed function DSP ICs optimized for high-speed wireless communications applications. End markets include cellular infrastructure, broadband wireless, high-speed Satcomm and wireless communications test/measurement equipment.

About Intersil Corporation
Intersil Corporation uses semiconductor expertise to enable highly integrated voice, data and video communications. Intersil's integrated communications portfolio includes PRISM® Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) chip sets that enable mobile connectivity products for the home and office; analog, mixed-signal and digital integrated circuits for broadband access to wireless and wired Wide Area Networks (WANs); and power management products that enable 24x7 reliability in network servers, next generation PCs and information appliances. For more information about Intersil, visit the company's Internet homepage at www.intersil.com.

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