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National Semiconductor Corporation
announced on August 3rd, 1999, it signed a definite agreement
for VIA Technologies, Inc. to purchase the assets of the Cyrix
stand-alone PC processor business. Advantech would like to clarify
this announcement for our customers and emphasize that these changes
do not apply to the Cyrix products we buy from National Semiconductor.
Let us quote a statement made by Wen-Shone Shiau, PC Business
Director, Asia Pacific, National Semiconductor Taiwan Country
Manager. In a letter to National Semiconductor Customers, Mr.
Shiau states that: "Cyrix's integrated processor cores and
peripherals are not part of the stand-alone processor business
and hence will not be sold. On the contrary, we will continue
to invest heavily in this area, in support of the needs of the
information appliance market, using the MediaGX integrated processor
and our upcoming MediaPC 'IA-on-a-chip".
Since National Semiconductor will
retain the integrated MediaGXTM
processor which forms the core of National's new GeodeTM
Information Appliance market solution, this will not affect Advantech's
use of these products.
Keeping
our Customers Informed
Keeping
our customers informed helps Advantech customers make better business
decisions and develops the long term relationships that benefit
all parties. Advantech is always there for you. Call us or e-mail
us anytime at epc@advantech.com.tw to find out more.
ESC/West
Showcases Life Automation Products
The Embedded System Conference/West
will be held from September 28th - 30th in San Jose, California.
The Embedded Computing Group of Advantech will be in Booth number
2007 with our displays based on a Life Automation with PCs theme.
This will be divided into four sub-themes with live demos of Embedded
PC products being run continuously. These demos will highlight
individual products' main selling points and should make for a
lively, yet informative exhibit.
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