ARRIS Using NetLogic Microsystems' Knowledge-based Processors for Cad

    Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

    MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2005--NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq:NETL), the leader in the design and development of knowledge-based processors, and ARRIS (Nasdaq:ARRS), a leading supplier of advanced voice, video and data solutions to the broadband industry, today announced that NetLogic Microsystems' NL5000 knowledge-based processor is incorporated into the high performance, carrier-class, DOCSIS 2.0-qualified ARRIS Cadant(R) C4(TM) Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS).
    Including this design win, NetLogic Microsystems' knowledge-based processor's have now penetrated virtually every point in the newly emerging Internet Protocol (IP)-based converged communications network for data, video and voice. NL5000 knowledge-based processors are shipping in core, metro and edge routers, Layer 3/4 enterprise switches and routers, and numerous Internet access platforms including Ethernet Aggregation, IP-DSLAMS and now the most advanced CMTS platform for VoIP.
    "NetLogic Microsystems has provided ARRIS with advanced technology and consistent high-quality technical support since the early days of the Cadant C4 CMTS system definition, and we are pleased to extend our partnership with the DOCSIS 2.0 2D12U line card design," said Kurt Hedlund, director of Engineering at ARRIS. "The NL5000 series has proven to be an easy chip to design-in and has contributed to ARRIS' industry-leading feature set."
    In enabling cable operators and multiple system operators (MSOs) to provide advanced voice, data and multimedia services over a converged IP network to residential and business subscribers, the ARRIS Cadant C4 CMTS features a superior set of integrated Layer 3 edge routing capabilities combined with DOCSIS RF functionality in a single carrier-grade system architecture. With the deployment of the 2D12U line card, the C4 CMTS extends its industry leading density - enabling up to 32 downstream and 192 upstream channels in a 14 rack-unit chassis.
    "ARRIS has consistently embraced NetLogic Microsystems' technology. The 2D12U Cable Access Module design is the third card in the C4 CMTS product line to use NetLogic Microsystems' devices. The speed with which ARRIS designed and integrated the NL5000 device into their design demonstrates the outstanding technical capabilities of ARRIS' design and development teams," said Martyn Humphries, vice president of Marketing of NetLogic Microsystems. "We are pleased to work with ARRIS as they continue to increase market share in the broadband access marketplace."
    NetLogic Microsystems' NL5000 knowledge-based processors are built on an advanced 7-layer copper 0.13um CMOS logic process with high-speed and low-power transistors. In conjunction with the NL5000 processors' innovative multi-pipeline architecture, the high-speed transistors available on TSMC's 0.13um copper process maximize performance, enabling processor speeds in excess of 300MHz, which is the fastest available for these applications today, while achieving lower power than can be attained with less advanced processes that may have lower speed transistors or more resistive aluminum interconnects.
    NetLogic Microsystems NL5000 processors are available in production quantities now. For volume pricing information please contact sales@netlogicmicro.com. For more information on these products or visit: http://www.netlogicmicro.com/products/kbp.html.

    About ARRIS

    ARRIS provides broadband local access networks with innovative next generation high-speed data and telephony systems for the delivery of voice, video and data to the home and business. ARRIS complete solutions enhance the reliability and value of converged services from the network to the subscriber. Headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, USA, ARRIS has design, engineering, distribution, service and sales office locations throughout the world. Information about ARRIS' products and services is found at www.arrisi.com.

    About NetLogic Microsystems

    NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq:NETL), a fabless semiconductor company located in Mountain View, Calif., designs, develops and markets high performance knowledge-based processors for a variety of advanced Internet, corporate and other networking systems, such as routers, switches, network access equipment and networked storage devices. NetLogic Microsystems knowledge-based processors use advanced processor architecture and a large knowledge database containing network and network user information to make complex decisions about individual packets of information traveling through the network. Knowledge-based processors significantly enhance the ability of networking OEMs, to supply network service providers with systems offering more advanced functionality for the Internet, such as voice transmission over the Internet, or VoIP, virtual private networks, or VPNs, and streaming video and audio. NetLogic Microsystems also provides NPU interface knowledge-based processors solutions to Intel and AMCC network processors that accelerate design and development of leading-edge networking equipment. For more information about products offered by NetLogic Microsystems, call 650.961.6676 or visit the NetLogic Microsystems Web site at http://www.netlogicmicro.com.
    NetLogic Microsystems and the NetLogic Microsystems logo are trademarks of NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: NetLogic Microsystems Hassaan Aslam, 650-961-6676 x166 haslam@netlogicmicro.com or Shelton Media Contact Katie Olivier, 972-239-5119 x128 kolivier@sheltongroup.com

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