NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR DEMONSTRATES SOLUTIONS FOR ADVANCED COMPUTING SYSTEMS AT INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM, FALL 2000

Demonstrations Include CMOS Imaging Sensor Technology for Superior Image Quality, Bluetooth Solutions for Increased Connectivity, New Super I/O Family for Mobile Systems

August 22, 2000 - National Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE:NSM) today announced that it will demonstrate a series of new products at the Intel Developer Forum in booth 929 that enable advanced computing solutions. A gold sponsor of the Forum, National will be demonstrating seven product solutions from its Analog and Advanced I/O product groups that support the next generation of computing systems and information appliances.

National's demonstrations range from single-chip solutions such as temperature sensors, low voltage differential signaling (LVDS), and small package, large output audio ICs to fully-integrated solutions that address the Trusted Computing Platform Alliance (TCPA) security standard, system health monitoring, and image and scanning system needs. Each demonstration supports a different requirement of advanced computing systems such as enhanced display, improved security and system monitoring, and prolonged battery life.

A key feature of next-generation desktop and portable computing systems will be imaging capabilities for video, scanning and security applications. National is drawing on its analog expertise and design strength to lead the way in this market with the introduction of its complete CMOS image sensor reference design for dual mode cameras that supports both still images and video at up to 30 frames per second in full VGA resolution.

"National Semiconductor is using its technology know-how and design expertise to provide the products that improve the end user's experience with every type of computing solution by enhancing the display, prolonging battery life and providing clearer audio performance," said Mark Levi, vice president of marketing for National's Analog product group. "In addition, with the introduction of technology that we are demonstrating at the Intel Developer Forum, like our CMOS image sensor, TCPA-compliant co-processor and Bluetooth? products, we are supporting the new functionality that will be available in the next generation of computing systems, such as enhanced security technology, and video and wireless capabilities."

"Intel continues to work with the industry to design new technologies for next-generation computing systems that power the Internet," said Donald MacDonald, marketing director for Intel's Mobile Platforms Group. "Companies such as National Semiconductor play a key role in developing technologies that improve the display, provide a more trusted computing environment, and enhance portability and ease-of-use."

As part of the Intel Developer Forum's new Trusted Clients technical track, National is a key participant in the Design Considerations Panel Discussion, at which the audience can ask questions and gain valuable insight into the newly released TCPA specification and its applications. National will also present four papers at the conference on LVDS, system considerations for embedded controllers in mobile computing systems, embedded controllers in mobile personal computers and remote temperature sensing.

More information on National's activities at the Intel Developer Forum can be found at http://www.national.com/tradeshows/idf/.

About National Semiconductor
National Semiconductor provides system-on-a-chip solutions for the information age. Combining real-world analog and state-of the-art digital technology, the company's chips lead many sectors of the personal computer, communications, and consumer markets. With headquarters in Santa Clara, California, National reported sales of $2.1 billion for its last fiscal year and has about 10,500 employees worldwide. Additional company and product information is available on the World Wide Web www.national.com.