AgigA Tech Introduces Industry`s First High-Speed, High-Density, Battery-Free Non-Volatile RAM System for Applications Needing Critical Data Back-Up

Cypress Subsidiary`s AGIGARAM Delivers "Greener" Systems, Lower Cost, Longer
Product Life and Simpler Design
POWAY, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
AgigA Tech Inc., a subsidiary of Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:CY), today
introduced the industry`s first high-speed, high-density non-volatile RAM
system. The new AGIGARAM non-volatile system (NVS) technology delivers densities
between 4 megabytes (32 megabits) and 2 gigabytes (16 gigabits) and peak
transfer rates equivalent to DRAMs. The AGIGARAM is ideal for a wide range of
systems, including storage, networking, communications, industrial computing and
controls, medical equipment, gaming systems, ATMs and point-of-sale terminals,
printers, scanners, copiers, automotive and military systems.

Until now, high-speed, non-volatile memory choices have been limited, especially
when the performance of a RAM is desired. Complementing the nvSRAM offerings
from Cypress, the AGIGARAM system scales and extends nonvolatile solutions to
much higher densities. The next best high-density alternative, battery-backed
memories, can offer high speeds, but are subject to numerous problems, such as
hazardous material issues, increased design complexity, long charge times,
limited operating life, and a high total cost of ownership.

The AGIGARAM system solves these problems with a novel use of a battery free
power sub-system, teamed with high-speed synchronous DRAM, NAND Flash,
intelligent power management and a proprietary system controller. During normal
operation the AGIGARAM functions exactly like a synchronous DRAM (SDRAM). When
power is lost, however, it automatically saves the data to NAND Flash using the
energy stored in the power subsystem. When power is restored, the data is
transferred back into the SDRAM. This functionality can be used for power
interruption/loss immunity, instant-on recovery, write caching and posting, data
logging and journaling, and service and maintenance processing. More information
on the AGIGARAM is available at www.AgigaTech.com.

"Today`s memory technologies all have a problem. DRAM is volatile, flash is
slow, SRAM with batteries is unreliable, and alternative technologies are too
costly to use in large densities," said Jim Handy, Director of Objective
Analysis. "Products like AgigA Tech`s that combine the best attributes of DRAM
and NAND are likely to meet with broad acceptance."

"AgigA Tech`s unique technology and expertise have yielded a superior solution
for high-speed, high-density non-volatile RAM," said Ron Sartore, CEO of AgigA
Tech. "And our relationship with Cypress enables us to work with customers
through a world-class sales and distribution network."

AGIGARAM Products and Features

AgigA Tech announced two distinct AGIGARAM product families; BALI and CAPRI.

BALI Product Features

Targeted at general purposes, embedded, and industrial applications:

* 4-MB to 64-MB densities
* High-speed 100 MHz SDRAM
* 200 MB/sec peak transfers
* I2C command/control bus
* 3.3V VCC for 4 MB to 32 MB, 5.0V VCC for 64 MB
* Package: 200-pin SO-DIMM or Mezzanine card
* 0-70 degrees C operating range
* 3 year, 5 year and 10 year operating life options
* Integrated battery-free power pack

CAPRI Product Features

Targeted at higher end storage, industrial, networking, and communications
applications, this product comes in sizes ranging from 256 MB to 2 GB and uses a
much higher speed DDR-800 interface. It also integrates a battery-free power
pack. Future versions will extend these sizes even further.

Availability

The AGIGARAM BALI product is available now in production. Evaluation kits are
also available now. The higher-end DDR2 based CAPRI product will be sampling in
July of this year, with production quantities available in September 2009.
Complete documentation, part numbers, product briefs, and datasheets are
available at the AgigA Tech website. A high-resolution photo of the AGIGARAM is
available at www.cypress.com/go/PR/AGIGARAMphoto.

About AgigA Tech

Headquartered in Poway, California with a product development and test center in
Chengdu, China, AgigA Tech was founded in February 2008 as a subsidiary of
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:CY). AgigA Tech`s AGIGARAM products are the
world`s first high-speed, high-density RAMs that do not need
environmentally-unfriendly batteries. The company`s products are available
worldwide through the Cypress sales force and its distributor partners. More
information on the company is available at www.AgigaTech.com.

About Cypress

Cypress delivers high-performance, mixed-signal, programmable solutions that
provide customers with rapid time-to-market and exceptional system value.
Cypress offerings include the PSoC programmable system-on-chip, USB controllers,
general-purpose programmable clocks and memories. Cypress also offers wired and
wireless connectivity technologies ranging from its CyFi Low-Power RF solution,
to West Bridge and EZ-USB FX2LP controllers that enhance connectivity and
performance in multimedia handsets. Cypress serves numerous markets including
consumer, computation, data communications, automotive, and industrial. Cypress
trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol CY. Visit Cypress online at
www.cypress.com.

AgigA Tech and AGIGARAM are trademarks of AgigA Tech, Inc. Cypress, the Cypress
logo, PSoC, EZ-USB, and West Bridge are registered trademarks and CyFi is a
trademark of Cypress Semiconductor Corp. All other trademarks are property of
their owners.

Cypress Public Relations
Samer Bahou, 408-544-1081
samer.bahou@cypress.com

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