TriCN Teams With Amos Technology to Expand International Sales Presence

Partnership Provides Customer Coverage for Israeli Market

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - August 18, 2003 - TriCN, a leading developer of intellectual property (IP) for high-speed interface technology, today announced a new sales representative agreement with Amos Technology, one of the leading representatives of IP development, EDA and IC Design service companies in Israel. Today's announcement is significant for TriCN, since Israel is home to one of the highest concentrations of high-tech design and development organizations, with a heavy emphasis in networking and communications, two of TriCN's key market segments. The Fabless Semiconductor Association lists close to 30 Fabless and Independent Design Manufacturers and 2 semiconductor fabs in Israel.

"Given the makeup of the Israeli fabless semiconductor market, establishing a presence in the region is crucial for expanding our sales opportunities," said Dale Olstinske, VP Sales at TriCN. "Amos Technology has the experience and knowledge of the market that will enable us to service this important region efficiently and effectively."

"TriCN's product fits very synergistically with the balance of the products and services we represent", said Boaz Amram, Founder and CEO of Amos Technology. "Moreover, their products provide a perfect fit for the ongoing demand for high-performance interfaces common throughout the Israeli market."

About Amos Technology
Amos Technologies, located in Ra'anana, Israel, specializes in representing leading companies in the fields of IP development, EDA and IC Design service, including Magma-DA, Denali Soft, LogicVision, Tensilica, Sycon-Design and OEA. The company was founded by Boaz Amram, who has more than 16 years of experience in sales in Israel and in Europe, including working as the Director of Sales for LSI Logic in Israel and the General Manager of CATC Israel.

About TriCN
Founded in 1997, San Francisco, California-based TriCN is a leading developer of high- performance semiconductor interface intellectual property (IP). The company provides a complete portfolio of IP for maximizing data throughput on and off the chip. This IP is designed for IC developers addressing bandwidth-intensive applications, in the communications, networking, data storage, and memory space. TriCN's customers range from startup to established fabless semiconductor and systems companies, including Philips, MIPS Technologies, SGI, IBM, Cognigine, Internet Machines, and Apple Computer.