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Cygnal's Latest Product Targets Optical Communications Systems
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AUSTIN, TX -- Cygnal Integrated Products, Inc. today announced availability of the C8051F001, a field-programmable, mixed-signal system-on-chip optimized for Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) laser control applications in optical communications systems. The C8051F001 combines a 12-bit precision analog data acquisition system with a high-speed, programmable 8051 compatible CPU and in-system programmable FLASH. It is supported by Cygnal's $99 development kit - a comprehensive development tool with capabilities typically found only in emulators costing thousands of dollars.

"Closed-loop laser control is commonly used in DWDM systems to ensure the optical source delivers constant wavelength and power output over the lifetime of the system. The precision analog data acquisition capability and high compute throughput of our C8051F001 enables a single chip solution for this application," said Don Alfano, Cygnal's Vice President of Marketing. "The C8051F001 replaces multiple chips, reducing cost and saving board space, while increasing system reliability. Furthermore, our in-system programmability enables easy system software upgrades."

The C8051F001 features an 8051 code-compatible CPU that delivers up to 20 MIPS at 20 MHz, 32Kbytes of in-system programmable FLASH memory, UART, SMBusTM, and SPITM serial interfaces, four 8051-style timers, and a five-channel, programmable counter array (PCA). Analog peripherals include an eight-channel, 12-bit analog-to-digital converter, a temperature sensor, two 12-bit digital-to-analog converters, two voltage comparators, and a voltage reference.

"Our customers have responded favorably to the performance and flexibility offered by our solutions," said Todd Levy, Cygnal's Director of Worldwide Sales. "Since introduction of the C8051Fxxx family in July 2000, over 300 customer design projects have been initiated using Cygnal C8051Fxxx products and development tools, some of which are associated with communications infrastructure equipment."

The C8051F001 is available in a 48-pin TQFP and sells for $12.48 in 1,000 piece quantities, and the C8051F000DK development kit sells for $99.00. Both are available for purchase at www.cygnal.com.

Development Kit Sweepstakes

To promote its flexible product and development tool solutions, Cygnal is sponsoring a "Development Kit Sweepstakes," giving away a C8051F000DK Development Kit each business day through December 31, 2000. Online registration and official rules are available on the Company's website at http://www.cygnal.com.

About Cygnal

Founded in March, 1999, Cygnal Integrated Products, Inc. of Austin, TX. designs, manufactures and markets field-programmable, mixed signal System-on-Chip products and associated support tools. These products embody the Company's considerable technical skills integrating world-class analog, high-speed digital and FLASH memory functions into a single device with "no-compromises". The combination of mixed signal integration and field programmability benefit
the user with higher component integration, greater design flexibility, faster time-to-market, superior system performance and greater end product differentiation. Cygnal products address a broad range of markets including communications systems, industrial equipment and consumer products. The Company's worldwide sales force consists of a network of field application
engineers and manufacturer's representatives. Technical information is available and orders are accepted at the Company's e-commerce site at http://www.cygnal.com. Products may be purchased in any quantity, either by purchase order (invoiced shipments) or by credit card.

Cygnal is backed with over $15M in venture capital funding from several companies including Austin Ventures, JatoTech Ventures, Cirrus Logic, Sanyo Semiconductor plus other well known venture and private investors.

Contact: Don Alfano, VP Marketing 512-327-7088 x205, dalfano@cygnal.com.
For more information, please visit www.cygnal.com, or email us at sales@cygnal.com

Dateline: 01/17/00