AUSTIN, Texas - December 20, 2000 - Consumer electronics manufacturers now have a single source for obtaining the most advanced solutions in both audio and video technology with the addition of Cirrus Logic’s (NASDAQ:CRUS)

Crystal® DVD processor. With the new CS98000 (98K) DVD processor, Cirrus Logic, the world’s leading supplier of audio chips, can now provide both the audio and video core processors for the DVD player market.

The 98K provides all necessary audio and video processing functions including MP-3 decoding, Dolby Digital, DTS output support, virtual 3-D and multi-region on-screen display (OSD) with vertical flicker filter. With a customer programmable RISC core and 32-bit programmable audio DSP, the 98K can support all CD formats, DVD navigation, disk control, video decoding, and up to eight channel output.

When combined with Crystal’s advanced mixed-signal data converters, DSPs and factory firmware, this integrated solution enables manufacturers to rapidly design and bring to market new consumer electronics products such as DVD A/V mini-systems, home media controllers, combination DVD players and automotive/SUV entertainment units.

“The introduction of the 98K builds on Cirrus Logic’s market leading position in A/V receivers and allows us to fully leverage our leadership position in audio technology by providing our customers a single source solution,” said Frank Altschuler, product marketing manager for DVD products for the Consumer Products Division. “We now can provide the decoding technology, the products, and the customer support for next-generation consumer products. Cirrus Logic is now a one-stop-shop for consumer electronics manufacturers in audio DSP, video DSP, analog audio, and analog video.”

98K System Support

For system level support, Cirrus Logic includes proprietary base software through an associated applications programming interface (API) that allows customers to run the core DVD control functions on one RISC processor, while incorporating their own custom code on the second, customer programmable processor. This dual processor design prevents the low-level standard operating functions from interfering with the execution of the customer’s own code. Consequently, the systems-level conflicts are greatly reduced, saving development time and minimizing schedule delays.

Another key feature, the digital video input, opens new classes of application. This digital video input allows the 98K to support picture in picture (PiP) or full screen display of the external video sources. This is particularly relevant to designers of Digital cable or satellite set-top boxes many of whom will include integrated DVD players as part of their offerings. Game consoles, automotive GPS units, and other non-traditional AV appliances are also either using or planning to use DVD technology.

The 98K supports multiple drive interface standards including IDE/ATAPI and A/V bus. Some next-generation consumer devices will include hard drives for digital TV applications such as pause, rewind, and replay of live video. The IDE/ATAPI interface will allow manufacturers to more easily take advantage of those opportunities.

Pricing and Availability

The Crystal 98K processor is sampling now and is priced at $20 in OEM quantities of 10,000. Software is available now.

About Cirrus Logic, Inc.

Cirrus Logic is a premier supplier of high-performance analog and DSP chip solutions for Internet entertainment electronics. Building on its global market share leadership in audio integrated circuits and its rich mixed-signal patent portfolio, the company targets high-volume audio, storage and communications applications. Cirrus Logic sells its products under the Crystal®, Maverick™ and 3Ci™ brands as well as its own name. Founded in 1984 in Silicon Valley, Cirrus Logic operates from headquarters in Austin, Texas and major sites located in Fremont, California and Broomfield, Colorado as well as offices in Europe, Japan and Asia. More information about Cirrus Logic is available at www.cirrus.com.

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Safe Harbor Provision

This press release contains forward-looking statements, such as statements regarding incorporating the 98K into Cirrus Logic’s A/V receiver and DVD solutions, Cirrus Logic’s plan to target higher end market opportunities, and Cirrus Logic’s planned design center to support the 98K. These statements and other statements made in this news release that are not historical facts are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. Factors that may affect Cirrus Logic’s ability to incorporate the 98K into its products and complete its design center include market acceptance of our products and our ability to introduce new products on a timely basis. Please also refer to Cirrus Logic’s current Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for more information on the risk factors that could cause actual results to differ. The foregoing information represents our outlook as of the date of this news release, and Cirrus Logic undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new developments or otherwise.

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