June 27, 2001 - Brian Halla, National Semiconductor Corporation's (NYSE:NSM) Chairman, President and CEO, will meet with President George W. Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and their staffs on Thursday, June 28 to discuss energy-saving technologies.
During the session at the U.S. Department of Energy, Halla will demonstrate the power savings of a thin-client computing system compared to a standard personal computer. Thin clients, which are more reliable and are easier to use and maintain than PCs, are connected to servers which store and process all computer applications and data.
"Thin clients consume about 80 percent less energy than personal computers while providing the same look, feel and benefits of a PC," said Halla. "They are an ideal, energy-saving solution for businesses, governments, schools, hospitals, airports - any enterprise that wants to deploy reliable technology that conserves power."
A desktop PC with a 17-inch CRT display uses approximately 172 watts of electrical power. However, a thin client connected to a flat-panel display consumes only 25 watts. Thin-client systems carry an additional power load of five watts for a server.
National's Geode? microprocessor is at the heart of 85 percent of thin clients in use today. National's partners --including Compaq, IBM and Wyse Technology-- make the finished hardware and thin-client systems deployed throughout numerous enterprises.
About National Semiconductor
National Semiconductor is the premier analog company driving the information age. Combining real-world analog and state-of-the-art digital technology, the company is focused on the fast growing markets for wireless handsets; information appliances; information infrastructure; and display, imaging and human interface technologies. With headquarters in Santa Clara, California, National reported sales of $2.1 billion for fiscal year 2001 and employs about 9,700 people worldwide. Additional company and product information is available on the World Wide Web at www.national.com.
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