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To: Activatecard who wrote (411)	3/24/1998 6:45:00 PM
From: leigh aulper	Respond to of 482

OPTi Demonstrates USB Controller Solution For Notebook Computers at WinHEC'98 Conference; FireLink Chipset Brings USB To CardBus ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 24, 1998--OPTi Inc., (NASDAQ:OPTI) announced today that it will demonstrate its FireLink USB controller solution at the WinHEC'98 Conference in a new CardBus application. FireLink is a host USB controller designed for mobile and desktop applications based on the Compaq Open HCI standard. "Once again, OPTi offers the most flexible approach to upgradable system functionality with our standalone FireLink USB controller. Packaged in a tiny LQFP, FireLink fits anywhere. It can be designed into the notebook, or can even be put into a CardBus card as we will be demonstrating at WinHEC," said Mark Williams, director of marketing for Systems Logic. "The CardBus approach is the perfect solution for upgrading older mobile designs to USB, or for fixing systems with USB controllers no longer supported by Microsoft." The FireLink standalone USB controller allows USB to be provided at very low cost. It can be used both in host systems and in docking stations, and because it is power managed it is ideal for mobile applications. FireLink provides two independent USB ports, and is pin-compatible with the CMDr USB0673 PCI-USB controller. Packaging and Pricing OPTi offers the FireLink at $7.00 in 10,000 unit quantities . This part has been shipping in volume since Q4'97.