March 31, 2009           

Learn Why to Design a StackableUSB™ Embedded System at ESC Silicon Valley

La Cañada, California... TechInsights announces the hosting of a StackableUSB panel discussion at ESC Silicon Valley 2009. Moderated by Bill Wong of Electronic Design, the panel members, including Rodger Richey of Microchip Technology Inc., Omair Khan of Micro/sys, David Givens of Samtec, Alp Sezen of VIA Technologies, and Susan Wooley of StackableUSB, will discuss the creation of an embedded computer system using StackableUSB. This panel will be held at the ESC Theater on April 2, 2009, from 1:45-2:45pm.

"USB is moving inside the box. StackableUSB is one option that is making embedded development more interesting," states Bill Wong. USB is the most prolific serial communication on the market, as well as the roadmap for the future. It is important that the embedded computing world has a standard established for communicating via USB that not only grants access to this technology, but also meets the reliability demands of embedded systems. The StackableUSB specification fulfills this need by providing access to 10 USB 2.0 channels in a rugged connector that eliminates the unstable cord.

About StackableUSB:
StackableUSB ruggedizes USB into compact form factors enabling the USB technology to move into harsh environments such as industrial control systems, mobile, hand-held, military, medical, and remote communications applications. Visit http://www.StackableUSB.org for more information on StackableUSB and its ability to increase throughput as technology advances.

About Microchip:
Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, providing low-risk product development, lower total system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at http://www.microchip.com.

About Micro/sys:
Since 1976, Micro/sys has been specializing in OEM high-performance, compact, low-power industrial single board computer products suited for extreme temperatures. Pioneering the USB movement within the stackable computer market, Micro/sys is a leading provider of Host and Client USB microcomputer and microcontroller boards. Micro/sys embedded computers are specified by OEMs in a range of applications including semiconductor processing, medical, military, mail handling, pharmaceutical, industrial marking, process control, and many other industries. For more information, visit the Micro/sys website, http://www.embeddedsys.com.

About Samtec, Inc.:
Founded in 1976, Samtec has been committed to supporting the Embedded Computing Industry for many years. A privately held electronic interconnect manufacturer, Samtec focused its expertise in high-speed, micro-rugged board-to-board connectors on StackableUSB™ with impressive results. The new 15.24mm Q2 connectors were used with precision standoffs to limit the impact of tolerance issues, while improving reliability in stackable embedded environments. Samtec is the connector industry’s Sudden Service leader maintaining unparalleled Signal Integrity support, 2-3 day leadtimes, and 17 locations worldwide. For more information about our products and services, visit http://www.samtec.com.

About VIA Technologies, Inc.:
Established in Fremont, California, in 1987, VIA has been a leading innovator of x86 silicon and platform solutions. Recognizing the changing demands of consumers and the IT industry as a whole, VIA has expanded its product portfolio to include critical building blocks such as its acclaimed power efficient processors, graphics, audio, video, networking, communications, and multimedia chips in order to provide total silicon platforms. VIA also designs complete, highly integrated and ultra compact embedded boards and a range of industry-specific x86 embedded systems featuring VIA silicon building blocks.
http://www.viaembedded.com.

About ESC Silicon Valley:
Held in key strategic technology development locations worldwide, the Embedded Systems Conference is the global electronics industry's leading event. With cutting edge product demonstrations, visionary speeches and hundreds of essential technical training classes and accreditation opportunities, ESC is the ideal venue for the design engineering community to learn, collaborate and recognize excellence. In addition, ESC Silicon Valley celebrates decades of unique local electronics industry culture, innovation and significant contributions to the global technology industry.

About TechInsights:
TechInsights is the global leader in media, marketing, and professional services for the electronics industry. We deliver results for the "Creators of Technology" -- those key influencers and decision makers involved in the definition, development, protection, and commercialization of technology and related intellectual property. More than 1.1 million engineering professionals engage with our online brands -- EE Times, TechOnline, DesignLines, and Embedded.com -- monthly across Europe, India, Japan, Taiwan, mainland China and North America. As well, the technology community comes to our face-to-face events -- the Embedded Systems Conferences and Intellectual Property Symposia -- to share, learn, discuss, and advance the critical issues and challenges facing the electronics industry. Finally, for those clients with a specific technology, or intellectual property objective we engage on a custom basis through our TechInsights Professional Services team -- Portelligent, Sanguine Microelectronics, and Semiconductor Insights. TechInsights is a division of United Business Media, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $1.6B.