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To: George S. Getz who wrote (13551)	1/14/1998 2:04:00 PM
From: George S. Getz	Respond to of 97611

Full release follows: Subj: New Clock Synthesizers from Integrated Circuit Systems... Date: 98-01-14 10:30:37 EST From: AOL News BCC: GS GETZ New Clock Synthesizers from Integrated Circuit Systems Support Accelerated System Bus Computer Designs VALLEY FORGE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 1998-- Boost In External Bus Rates To 100 MHz Yields Higher Performance Integrated Circuit Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: ICST) Wednesday announced that it is shipping clock synthesizer and frequency generator products supporting system bus speeds up to 100 MHz. The new clock chips enable computer system designers to improve system performance by accelerating data communications between the microprocessor and key semiconductor memory components. While the internal speed of microprocessors (CPUs) has increased to typical rates of 200 MHz or more, data transfer rates, or bus speed, between the CPU, semiconductor memory and other system components has remained at 66 MHz. Recognizing that an accelerated system bus can yield significant performance improvements, manufacturers of microprocessors and core logic chipsets have provided roadmaps and announced products supporting 100 MHz designs. ICS is supporting this transition to higher performance with a complete family of clocks and frequency generators supporting the 100 MHz bus speed. "As the leading supplier of clock chips for desktop personal computer and workstation applications, ICS has made on ongoing commitment to support the evolution of computer architectures," said Greg Richmond, vice president of the FTG business group at Integrated Circuit Systems. "We have consistently demonstrated the ability to move with the industry to higher performance at every level of system design." The new ICS clocks, including parts in the 9148 and 9179 product families, are available now or planned for availability as new, high-speed core logic chipsets are brought to market. The clocks provide all necessary timing outputs for motherboard-resident components, including the CPU, memory and the PCI and AGP busses. All of the clocks support spread spectrum modulation of timing signals, an increasingly popular technique for reducing electromagnetic interference (EMI) that enables manufacturers to meet EMI emission compliance regulations at a lower cost than alternative methods. ICS, which has shipped frequency generation products for PC applications since 1990, is the industry's broadest line supplier of clock chips for high-performance personal computers and workstations. The company's portfolio includes products supporting microprocessors from Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NYSE: AMD), the Cyrix subsidiary of National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: NSM), Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC) and Motorola Inc. (NYSE: MOT). -0- This news release contains forward-looking statements and projections that involve risks and uncertainties, including risks described from time to time in reports filed by Integrated Circuit Systems with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recently filed annual report and Form 10-K. Headquartered in Valley Forge, with West Coast design and engineering operations in San Jose, Calif., ICS applies its expertise in CMOS-process mixed signal integrated circuit design to provide solutions used by the world's leading manufacturers of computer and data communications products, including Intel Corp., International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM), Compaq Computer Corp. (NASDAQ: CPQ), Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HWP), Digital Equipment Corp. (NYSE: DEC) and Seagate Technology (NASDAQ: SEG). More information is available on the company's web site, at icst.com . CONTACT: Integrated Circuit Systems Victor Herrick, Investor Relations, 408/271-2510 or FS Communications Matthew Schmidt or Joe Fowler, 650/691-1488 To edit your profile, go to keyword NewsProfiles. For all of today's news, go to keyword News