Series Details

The XR16M598/698 has a patented approach for global interrupt status registers that uses four registers. The first register identifies the interrupting UART channels. The three remaining registers use Exar's patented 3-bit status encoding which specifies the highest priority interrupt for each channel, thus enabling the software to quickly identify and service any pending interrupts. Additionally, system architects can take advantage of the fifth generation (5G) flat register set that simplifies software initialization during the initial design phase.

Traditional UARTs require one chip select and one interrupt line per channel. The XR16M598/M698 series requires only one chip select and one interrupt line per device thus greatly simplifying the hardware design. In addition, the integrated fractional baud rate generator (FBRG) gives the hardware designer the flexibility to use a clock source that may already be utilized by other board components to generate the desired baud rates. This FBRG eliminates the need for an extra crystal or external clock source.

Interface Products

Exar has one of the broadest portfolios of high-performance interface solutions including UARTs, serial transceivers -- RS-232, RS-485 and multi-protocol, as well as, integrated UART/transceiver combinations and recently introduced wireless chipset. For chip-to-chip or system-to-system connections, Exar's single and multi-channel interface ICs provides immediate competitive advantages to designers: low voltage/power, reduction in board space requirements, increased bandwidth capacity, and enhanced product features. Interface devices are found practically everywhere including point-of-sale (POS) terminals, digital televisions, industrial automation equipment, handheld devices, and networking environments.

Tools and Support

All devices in the series are supported by standard serial port software drivers for popular operating systems including Windows CE 4.2 and 5.0, Windows 2000, XP and Linux. With the availability of software drivers and Exar's application support hot line (uarttechsupport@exar.com), UART customers can greatly accelerate their product development cycle.

Packages, Prices, Availability and Additional Information

Samples of the XR16M598 and XR16M698 are available now. Both devices are in a 100-pin QFP package and operate over the industrial temperature range. In 1k quantities both the XR16M598, and the XR16M698 are in the mid-$13 range. Additional information on these products can be found at http://www.exar.com/Common/Content/ProductDetails.aspx?ID=XR16M598, and http://www.exar.com/Common/Content/ProductDetails.aspx?ID=XR16M698 . Additional information on other UART products can be found at http://www.exar.com/Common/Content/Product.aspx?Parent=1&ID=118 .

About Exar

Exar Corporation is Powering Connectivity by delivering highly differentiated silicon solutions empowering products to connect. With distinctive knowledge in analog and digital technologies, Exar enables a wide array of applications such as portable devices, home media gateways, communications systems, and industrial automation equipment. Exar has locations worldwide providing real-time system-level support to drive rapid product innovation. For more information about Exar visit: http://www.exar.com

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"With organizations of all sizes increasingly reliant upon web applications to run their business, fast, dependable and secure delivery of these applications is more important than ever," said Klaus Oestermann, group vice president and general manager, Application Networking Group at Citrix. "Citrix continues to invest aggressively in our leading NetScaler product line to meet the requirements of our enterprise and Internet customers. We are honored that Citrix was placed in the Gartner Magic Quadrant."

The full Gartner Application Delivery Controller Magic Quadrant, 2008 report can be viewed here: www.gartner.com and on Citrix's website: http://www.citrix.com/English/NE/news/newsType.asp?typeID=1438.

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About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS) is the global leader and the most trusted name in application delivery infrastructure. More than 215,000 organizations worldwide rely on Citrix to deliver any application to users anywhere with the best performance, highest security and lowest cost. Citrix customers include 100 percent of the Fortune 100 companies and 99 percent of the Fortune Global 500, as well as hundreds of thousands of small businesses and prosumers. Citrix has approximately 8,000 partners in more than 100 countries. Annual revenue in 2007 was $1.4 billion.

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Citrix(R), NetScaler(R) and Citrix Delivery Center(TM) are trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. and/or one or more of its subsidiaries, and may be registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

(1) Gartner "Magic Quadrant for Application Delivery Controllers" by Mark Fabbi and Joe Skorupa, July 25, 2008.

(2) Based upon internal testing conducted by Citrix using standard testing methods.

SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.

Citrix Systems, Inc.
Stacy St. Louis, 408-790-8634
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"Xantrex Programmable Power will be an excellent acquisition for AMETEK. It enjoys a strong reputation within the power industry and its products complement those offered by AMETEK Power Instruments, notes Frank S. Hermance, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

"Xantrex Programmable Power significantly expands our position in the niche market for programmable power sources and provides us with further opportunities for growth in the highly attractive electronic test and measurement equipment market," adds Mr. Hermance

Xantrex Programmable Power is a leader in programmable AC and DC power sources used to test electrical and electronics products by simulating various input voltages, frequencies and potentially harmful line transients. Its products are used in design verification testing, manufacturing, quality assurance and regulatory compliance by its customers in a wide range of industries; including aviation, military, and general electronics.

Xantrex Programmable Power will join AMETEK as part of its Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) --a recognized leader in advanced monitoring, testing, calibrating, and display instruments. AMETEK EIG sells its instruments to the process and analytical, aerospace, power, and industrial markets worldwide and had 2007 sales of $1.2 billion.

Corporate Profile

AMETEK is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annualized sales of $2.5 billion. AMETEK's Corporate Growth Plan is based on Four Key Strategies: Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions & Alliances, Global & Market Expansion and New Products. AMETEK's objective is double-digit percentage growth in earnings per share over the business cycle and a superior return on total capital. The common stock of AMETEK is a component of the S&P MidCap 400 Index and the Russell 1000 Index.

Forward-looking Information

Statements in this news release relating to future events such as AMETEK's expected business and financial performance are "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements are subject to various factors and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ significantly from expectations. These factors and uncertainties include our ability to consummate and successfully integrate future acquisitions; risks associated with international sales and operations; our ability to successfully develop new products, open new facilities or transfer product lines; the price and availability of raw materials; compliance with government regulations, including environmental regulations; changes in the competitive environment or the effects of competition in our markets; the ability to maintain adequate liquidity and financing sources; and general economic conditions affecting the industries we serve. A detailed discussion of these and other factors that may affect our future results is contained in AMETEK's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent reports on Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. AMETEK disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

SOURCE: AMETEK, Inc.

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Sales for the company rose 25% to $648.8 million, above the $626.7 million estimate of analysts.

In the year-ago period, the company reported net income of $58 million, or 54 cents a share, on sales of $519.5 million.

Ametek raised its 2008 earnings outlook to $2.50 to $2.54 a share from a previous estimate of $2.42 to $2.47 a share, and forecast full-year sales growth of 20%. Wall Street is looking for earnings of $2.47 a share for the year.

The company also forecast third-quarter earnings of 61 cents to 63 cents a share, versus the analyst consensus of 62 cents a share.

Shares of Ametek closed Friday at $50.30. The stock is up 21% over the past 52 weeks. Ryan Vlastelica rv/jw

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