Released on = June 21, 2007, 5:50 am

Press Release Author = Marjana Erdelji

Industry = Electronics

Press Release Summary = Ljubljana, SI - June 25, 2007 - Beyond Semiconductor, a
semiconductor IP company supplying embedded processor IP technology for digital
consumer, networking, personal entertainment, communications and industrial
applications announced a license agreement with e3C Inc. for Beyond BA12 Processor
Core, Beyond AC97 Audio Controller, Beyond VGA Display Controller and Beyond UART
16550 Serial Controller. The licensing of this Beyond Semiconductor technology will
enable e3C Inc. to expand its consumer electronics product lines and deliver more
cost competitively products to the market.

Press Release Body = Ljubljana, SI - June 25, 2007 - Beyond Semiconductor, a
semiconductor IP company supplying embedded processor IP technology for digital
consumer, networking, personal entertainment, communications and industrial
applications announced a license agreement with e3C Inc. for Beyond BA12 Processor
Core, Beyond AC97 Audio Controller, Beyond VGA Display Controller and Beyond UART
16550 Serial Controller. The licensing of this Beyond Semiconductor technology will
enable e3C Inc. to expand its consumer electronics product lines and deliver more
cost competitively products to the market.


Many custom designs require 32 bit processing power in order to run real time
operating systems, process data or modify data on the fly. Although there are a
number of 32 bit processor solutions available, these are often burdened with
inflexible architectures or unfavorable licensing agreements. With Beyond
Semiconductor, designers can have access to the processor RTL for silicon validation
in a FPGA and software development well in advance of the ASIC design. This approach
reduces risk, eliminates porting efforts from one processor architecture to another
and speeds time to market.


The Beyond line of products consists of 32 bit processor cores that can be
configured to include a Memory Management Unit (MMU), an Instruction and Data Cache,
a Power Management Unit, Timer and a Debug Unit. Advanced debug unit enables
software developers to debug their software both in ROM and RAM, giving them total
control of the processor and its peripherals. Customers can license one of the
predefined platforms that include one of Beyond Semiconductor processors and
selection of peripherals cores. These platforms are supported by Linux and eCos
operating systems.


Performance of Beyond Semiconductor processors is comparable to ARM9T processors.
Complete GNU tools' support allows for complex software applications and eases
software porting.


'We are glad that e3C Inc has licensed our technology for use in their consumer
electronics applications. This shows that our technology is a good match for the
consumer entertainment market.' said Damjan Lampret, VP Strategic Alliances at
Beyond Semiconductor.


'With Beyond Semiconductor embedded processor IP technology, we can expand our
consumer electronics product lines and gain more market shares in this area' said
Dr. SJ Lee, President of e3C Inc.


ARM9T is a registered trademark of Advanced RISC Machines, Ltd.


About Beyond Semiconductor
Beyond Semiconductor is a privately held fabless semiconductor IP company supplying
embedded processor IP technology for digital consumer, networking, personal
entertainment, communications and industrial applications.
Beyond Semiconductor\'s comprehensive product offering includes 32-bit embedded
RISC/DSP processors, software development tools, peripheral cores and complete
reference platforms that enable Licensees to quickly start with product development.
Beyond Semiconductor is expanding its partner network by collaborating with leading
EDA and software vendors to enable the widest possible choice of development flows,
easiest integration, and fastest time-to-market for its Licensees.
For more information about Beyond Semiconductor products and services, please visit
http://www.beyondsemi.com.


About e3C Inc.
e3C is a fabless IC company that provides digital TV solutions for the PC market.
e3C creates advanced technology that allows consumers to access digital TV in a wide
variety of real world application, including PCs, home entertainment centers, smart
phones, and car TVs. Its solutions cover both free-to-air signals and cable signals,
and support major standards such as DVB. e3C specializes in providing comprehensive,
ready-to-manufacture solutions at low cost.
For more information about e3C Inc. products and services, please visit
http://www.e3ctech.com/.


© 2007 Beyond Semiconductor. All other products or service names mentioned herein
are the property of their respective owners.



Beyond Semiconductor Contact:
Marjana Erdelji
Beyond Semiconductor
Tel: +386 1 36 44 988



e3C Inc. Contact:
Eric Chen
e3C Inc.
960 Saratoga Avenue, Suite 115 San Jose,
CA 95129 USA



Web Site = http://www.beyondsemi.com

Contact Details = Beyond Semiconductor Contact:
Marjana Erdelji
Beyond Semiconductor
Tel: +386 1 36 44 988