Cypress New Universal Clock Gen

Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: CY), a world leader in timing technologysolutions, today introduced the industry's first personal computer motherboardclock generator that supports multiple processors and chipsets. Cypress's newUniversal Clock Generator supplies timing signals for both Intel® P4 processorsand AMD K8 and next-generation processors, along with multiple chipsets fromIntel, VIA, and Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS). Users can choose the processorand chipset to support through pin selections on the device.

The new CY28551 device offers a number of advantages over clock solutionsdesigned specifically for a processor and chipset combination. Motherboardmanufacturers can greatly simplify their inventory requirements, and can makeadjustments to their product mix without the need for a different clock if achipset or processor is in short supply. In addition, designers can transfer thesame design and layout from one system to another using the new universal clock,reducing risk and saving design time and resources.

ASUSTeK Computer Inc., the world's leading provider of motherboards andnotebooks, worked with Cypress on the design of the new clock. ASUSTeK offeredmotherboard expertise, helping Cypress to define the part for maximumflexibility and performance.

"We have seen convergence in clock architectures supporting multiple chipsetsand platforms, driven by newer standards such as PCI Express," said S.Y. Shian,associate vice president of ASUSTeK. "The Universal Clock is a versatilesolution that leverages this trend, easing the process of board layout,termination and impedance matching over a variety of platforms. As the worldwideleader in motherboards, ASUSTeK is taking advantage of these features with newboards in development today."

"The motherboard expertise and market knowledge of ASUSTeK was instrumental inbringing this innovative solution to market," said Geoff Charubin, managingdirector of Cypress's PC Clock business unit. "We'd like to thank ASUSTeK forits collaboration, and we look forward to a strong partnership as ASUSTeK bringsleading-edge motherboards to market utilizing the Universal Clock."

The combinations of processors and chipsets supported by the Universal Clockappear below:

Processor
P4 K8
Chipset
Intel965(G, GC, GF, P), 948 ________
VIAPT890, PT890 Pro, PM890K8M890, K8T890Pro, K8T890, K8T900,K8N890
SiS 656, 656(FX, MX), 662, 670, 649MX 756FX, 761GX, 770

Product Features
The new device offers a variety of features, including:

· Easy configuration via hardware strapping
· Low power consumption for laptop applications
· Overclocking support for end-user modifications
· Low-power differential buffers for lower noise and better performance
· Watchdog timer with system reset for auto-reboot

"The Universal Motherboard Clock is a solution that showcases our strengths inthis market segment-system expertise, a broad and deep technical base, andexcellent customer relationships," said Elie Ayache, Cypress's marketingdirector for PC Clocks. "Working with a leader such as ASUSTeK has enabled us tointroduce a ground-breaking product that meets the needs of next-generation PCsystem design."

Availability
The Universal Clock is offered in a 64-pin QFN package (CY28551) and a 56-pinQFN (CY28551-3). High-volume pricing will be competitive with clocks designedspecifically for processor/chipset combinations. Samples of the new devices areavailable now, with full production expected later this month. A high-resolutionimage of the new product can be downloaded at www.cypress.com/universal-clock-photo.