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Alcatel Microelectronics DynaMiTe Demonstration

13 October 1998

ADVISORY/Alcatel Microelectronics DynaMiTe Demonstration

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To: All members of the press and DSLcon '98 attendees

WHAT:     Alcatel Microelectronics invites the press and DSLcon '98
          attendees to a demonstration of the speed and power of the
          DynaMiTe chipset. Several customer products will be shown
          including demonstrations of interaction with an Alcatel
          DSLAM on the stand.

          Highlights:
	         --   First ADSL chipset that conforms to ANSI Issue 2
	         --   Supports ATM, G-Lite
	         --   Delivers up to 8MB/sec, handles long loops up to  
               26 Kfeet
	         --   Package includes system, tools and software; evaluation
               board; modem reference designs; CD ROM; complete
               support and service

WHO:      Alcatel Microelectronics (www.alcatel.com)

WHEN:     During Exhibit Hours:
          Tuesday, Oct. 13 from Noon to 7:00 p.m. and 
          Wednesday, Oct. from Noon to 5:30 p.m.

WHERE:    Booth No. 406; DSLcon '98 Fall. 
          Sheraton Hotel, Framingham, Mass. (Boston) - USA

COST:     Free to press and DSLcon '98 Fall registered attendees.

HOW:      By visiting Alcatel Microelectronics booth No. 406 at 
          DSLcon '98 Fall during exhibit hours

For more information and appointments: 
          Visit Alcatel Microelectronics at DSLcon '98 
	         Sign-up at Alcatel Microelectronics' Booth No. 406 at DSLcon
          '98 Fall

About Alcatel Microelectronics

    Alcatel Microelectronics develops, designs and manufactures ASICs and IC standard products for the telecom, automotive and industrial sectors. The company is also active in intellectual property (IP) and System-on-Chip development and licensing. Alcatel Microelectronics is the European No.1 in mixed-mode analog/digital technologies and recorded revenues of $215 million in 1997. Alcatel Microelectronics is the semiconductor company within Alcatel, a world leader in telecommunications systems and equipment. As well as related cables and components activities, Alcatel operates in over 130 countries, and provides complete solutions and services to operators, service providers, enterprises and consumers, ranging from backbone networks to user terminals. For more information, visit Alcatel's website: http://www.alcatel.com.