ESS Technology Announces World`s First VoIP Single-Chip Solution to Embed Two SLICs and Ethernet Switch

FREMONT, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
ESS Technology, a leading provider of high performance audio/video solutions,
today announced the ES9701 as the newest member of its VoIP product line. First
in the industry to embed two Subscriber Line Interface Circuits (SLICs) and an
Ethernet switch, the ES9701 brings the highest integration and lowest bill of
materials to consumer VoIP adapters and IP phone applications.

The ES9701 includes all the necessary processors and peripherals for
full-featured VoIP phone applications:

* 32-bit RISC processor for the operating system, control and signaling
* 32-bit DSP for voice codecs such as G.711, G.722, G.726 and G.729A/B
* Two SLICs with three sets of audio DACs and ADCs for connection to phone, fax
and handset
* Ethernet switch with two 10/100 MAC/PHYs for WAN/LAN connections
* AES encryption security module
* LCD display and keypad controller
* SDIO interface for WiFi module

To enable quick time-to-market for customer product development, the ES9701
comes with a VoIP phone/adapter reference design complete with voice codecs,
Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) protocol stack, all necessary drivers, and a
software development tool chain.

Robert Wong, vice-president of marketing and worldwide sales for ESS Technology,
said, "The ES9701 enables rapid development of VoIP phones and adapters at the
lowest system cost. Finally, we can have affordable VoIP for everyone."

The ES9701 is sampling now in 176-LQFP package with a VoIP adapter reference
design kit priced at $700.

The ES9701 will be demonstrated January 8 - 11, 2009 at the Consumer Electronics
Show in Las Vegas at the Hilton. Appointments may be scheduled by calling Wendy
Chafer at 510-492-1180.

About ESS Technology

ESS Technology, Inc. designs and markets high-performance audio/video products
for the consumer market.

ESS`s VistaTM product line features high-definition solutions such as the
Phoenix and Phoenix-II series of HD-Enhanced DVD processors, 1080p Video
Up-converters, HDMI transmitters, Sabre series of HyperstreamTM audio
digital-to-analog converters and other products for digital television.

ESS`s Sabre HyperstreamTM audio digital-to-analog converter series, consisting
of Sabre Reference and Sabre Premier, is the world`s first 8-channel audio DAC
solution to bring true professional digital audio to the mass consumer home
entertainment market. The Sabre series has been designed into the world`s most
prestigious audiophile equipments, including Blu-ray players, CD/SACD players,
and A/V preamps.

ESS is headquartered in Fremont, California, and has R&D, sales, and technical
support offices worldwide. ESS Technology's web site address is:
http://www.esstech.com.

ESS Technology, Inc.
Marketing:
Calto Wong, 510-492-1718
Director of Technical Marketing
calto.wong@esstech.com
or
Bergman Mack & Associates
Media/Analysts:
Rebecca Mack, 949-981-4496
rebecca@bergmanmack.com

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