S3 to launch 400MSPS 10 bit DAC for Video & Imaging IC Designs at FSA Suppliers Expo

San Jose, California, 7th October 2003 - Silicon & Software Systems (S3), a leading supplier of mixed signal circuit solutions, today announced the launch of its silicon-proven 400MSPS 10 bit DAC for applications in the PC and Professional video and imaging markets.

This compact, leading-edge DAC is silicon-proven on a standard 0.18um CMOS logic process and has already been characterized in target applications.  The DAC forms part of a range of compact IP that S3 will exhibit at the FSA Suppliers Expo.

S3's portfolio of mixed signal IP includes ADCs from 8 to 12 bits @ 10-80 MHz, DACs from 8 to 14 bits @ 1 to 400 MHz with supporting low-power analog PLL and precision voltage reference (no trimming required) circuits.

"Many IC Designers are turning to specialist design houses, such as S3, for fully characterized silicon IP upon which to base their designs," said John Doyle, Product Marketing Manager at S3.  "S3's solutions combine high performance in a small die area which is essential in cost sensitive video and imaging applications where multiple instances per chip are the norm. "

S3 will present their complete mixed signal portfolio at the 2003 FSA Suppliers Expo to be held at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center on Thursday, October 9, 2003 in San Jose, Calif.

About Silicon & Software Systems Ltd. (S3):

Silicon & Software Systems Ltd. (S3) is an established electronics design company.  S3 specializes in System Level Design and Integration in four market areas: Wireless Systems, Digital Consumer, Network Processing and Medical Systems.

S3 is an established designer of mixed signal circuit solutions across a range of application areas.  The company has been delivering mixed signal solutions for more than 12 years and has a proven track record in the efficient delivery of complex designs on the world's leading silicon process technologies.  S3's success in mixed signal is based on its multi-discipline design expertise in areas such as RF, Analog, DSP and Digital Design combined with its portfolio of in-depth application knowledge. 

To support this powerful combination, S3 has established relationships with leading ASIC vendors and Foundries to deliver complete mixed signal solutions.  A proven track record in project management ensures that demanding time to market targets can be reliably achieved.

Approximately 50% of clients are U.S. based with the remainder based in Europe and the Asia/Pacific region. S3 was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1986 and has operations in five countries: Ireland, U.S., the Netherlands, Poland and the Czech Republic. 

S3 web site: www.s3group.com

S3's Mixed Signal Solutions Center: www.s3group.com/design/ic/mixed

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