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To: John Rieman who wrote (39259)	3/13/1999 1:24:00 PM
From: Don Dorsey	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50808

A friend gave me this report from the Morgan Stanley semiconductor conference last week: Everyone was very upbeat about '99, believing the semiconductor industry is at the beginning of another strong upcycle. Prices are firming, and inventories at the companies, and in the channel are very low. In just the last 90 days, the fab utilization rate at TSMC has gone from last year's average of 74% to a Q1 average of 85% - with 0.35 and 0.25 micron at almost 100%.

To: John Rieman who wrote (39259)	3/15/1999 1:05:00 PM
From: DiViT	Respond to of 50808

I believe Cube is still in here... General Instrument to Supply its DigiCipher(R) II ATSC-Compliant High-Definition Encoding System to KFMB-TV, San Diego 03/15/99 PR Newswire (Copyright (c) 1999, PR Newswire) GI Encoder Technology Selected to Help the San Diego CBS Affiliate Meet the 1999 DTV On-Air Requirements for its Digital Studio and Transmission System HORSHAM, Pa., March 15 /PRNewswire/ -- General Instrument Corporation (NYSE: GIC) announced today that CBS's San Diego affiliate, KFMB-TV, is purchasing GI's DigiCipher(R) II encoder system, to help it meet the mandatory 1999 on-air date for digital transmission. The ATSC-compliant DigiCipher II system, consisting of one high-definition (HD) encoder and one standard- definition (SD) encoder with SMPTE310M output, a PC-based encoder control system and integrated Program and System Information Protocol (PSIP), ensures that the on-air MPEG-2 bitstream complies with FCC standards. KFMB-TV plans to launch its HD services in the 1080I format. The CBS affiliate chose the DigiCipher II system because its expansion capabilities easily allow the addition of SD channels without costly equipment swap-outs or software upgrades. It also enables the rapid switching between the two formats to facilitate diverse program line-ups. In addition, the DigiCipher II system features excellent HD video quality in a compact 7-inch package. Since launching the DigiCipher II HD line in October 1998, GI has installed systems in affiliates of all of the major broadcast networks and has installed the network HD system at CBS in New York. GI HD encoders have been used to transmit four NFL games on CBS, including an AFC playoff game, as well as a special HD broadcast of Chicago Hope, and the HD Rose Bowl Parade broadcast. "The November 1999 deadline for digital transmission is looming ahead and GI's proven HD encoder technology and support is what is going to enable us to meet it," said Richard Lochmann, Chief Engineer at KFMB-TV. "We were especially impressed with GI's end-to-end view, which will help us to capitalize on the datacasting and enhanced services applications that could be the real win for broadcasters committing to DTV. We look forward to a long- term partnership with GI as we work to enrich the San Diego viewers' television experience." "We are very pleased to be working with KFMB-TV, San Diego -- a local broadcaster in our own backyard," said Thomas J. Lynch, Senior Vice President and General Manager of General Instrument's Satellite and Broadcast Network Systems (SBNS) business unit. "This is an exciting opportunity to help ensure the network's successful launch of digital television. We look forward to an active collaboration as the potential of digital television begins to unfold." DigiCipher II technology is developed by General Instrument's San Diego- based SBNS business unit, which provides digital television systems sending compressed video service to cable television headends, television network affiliates, corporate locations, or consumer homes. The technology compresses and multiplexes both SDTV and HDTV signals within a single integrated transmission system. It is compatible with MPEG-2 standards for transport and video syntax. The DigiCipher II system uses the Dolby(R) AC-3 audio compression system. General Instrument Corporation (NYSE: GIC) is a leading worldwide provider of integrated and interactive broadband access solutions, teaming with its business partners to lead the convergence of the Internet, telecommunications and video entertainment industries. Visit the General Instrument website at www.gi.com Contact: /CONTACT: Media: Sharon Corbitt, Director of Communications of General Instrument 215-323-1873, or scorbitt@gi.com, or Judy Vance, Programming & Promotions Director of KFMB-TV, 619-571-8888, or jvance@kfmb.com, or Investors: Dario Santana, VP, Investor Relations of General Instrument, 215-323-1213, or dsantana@gi.com/ 11:06 EST