Conexant and Ozmo Devices Unveil Audio Reference Design for Wi-Fi Peripherals

Jointly Developed Solution Targeted at Emerging Wi-Fi PAN Applications

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif – January 5, 2010 – Conexant Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNXT), a leading supplier of innovative semiconductor solutions for imaging, audio, embedded-modem, and video applications, and Ozmo Devices, a leader in Wi-Fi personal area network (Wi-Fi PAN) solutions, today announced the availability of a jointly developed speaker and speakerphone reference design.

The new solution is based on Conexant's innovative CX2070X audio system-on-chip (SoC) product family and the OZMO1000 ultra-low-power Wi-Fi PAN SoC. Conexant's CX2070X SoCs feature proprietary technical innovations that dramatically improve audio and voice quality. Ozmo's highly integrated OZMO1000 dual-band radio features "instant-on" radio technology and a unique power-management approach that enables ultra-low power consumption while maintaining very low latency.

Conexant also offers a complete hardware and software evaluation kit (EVK) that includes a fully populated board, software, and supporting technical documentation.

"We teamed with Ozmo to deliver a solution that enables wireless peripheral manufacturers to quickly and cost-effectively develop speakers and speakerphones with superior audio performance, longer battery life, and fast connectivity to personal area Wi-Fi networks," said Christian Scherp, co-president of Conexant. "The addition of Ozmo's industry-leading Wi-Fi PAN technology also strengthens our leadership audio product portfolio, and allows us to address emerging growth opportunities in the adjacent Wi-Fi PAN segment. We look forward to collaborating with Ozmo on future product-development projects that leverage our respective technical and market strengths."

"We are excited to partner with Conexant on this innovative reference design," said Roel Peeters, vice president of Marketing and Business Development for Ozmo. "Ozmo's solution, in combination with Conexant's state-of-the-art audio technology, delivers a best-of-breed product for wireless speakers and speakerphones. Moving forward, we look forward to engaging in future product-development efforts with Conexant and enabling our customers to bring exciting new products to market soon."

Conexant's next-generation CX2070X SoCs include an integrated audio/voice digital signal processor (DSP), multi-bit codec, digital and analog input/out interfaces, and a power efficient 2.5-watt per channel Class-D amplifier to drive stereo speakers or optional post-width modulation (PWM) and differential line-out for external speaker systems amplifiers. Proprietary technical innovations include sub-band echo cancellation to eliminate speaker-to-microphone feedback, beam-forming technology to eliminate background noise, and BrightSound™, which uses dynamic range compression and equalization to "brighten" audio quality when source sound levels are low, and reduce speaker "clipping." The CX2070X product family is packaged in a compact 76-pin quad flat no-lead (QFN) package.

The highly integrated OZMO1000 features Ozmo's Wi-Fi PAN technology and can be used in a wide range of Wi-Fi-enabled devices including speakers, speakerphones, headsets, and mobile consumer electronics devices. The device is compatible with Ozmo-enabled IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11a wireless local area network hosts. The company also recently announced its plans for supporting the new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Wi-Fi Direct specification in its products. The small form-factor OZMO1000 is packaged in a 48-pin QFN package, and manufactured using a standard CMOS technology.

Reference Design and EVK Availability
Reference designs are available to qualified customers now from Conexant and Ozmo. To purchase a complete turnkey evaluation kit, contact your local Conexant sales office (http://www.conexant.com/wwsales).

About Conexant
Conexant's comprehensive portfolio of innovative semiconductor solutions includes products for imaging, audio, embedded-modem, and video applications. Conexant is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Newport Beach, Calif. For more information, visit www.conexant.com.

About Ozmo Devices
Ozmo Devices is the leading provider of low-power Wi-Fi PAN solutions. Ozmo Devices extends the functionality of Wi-Fi-enabled platforms to seamlessly communicate with peripherals. Ozmo Devices’ silicon solution delivers superior performance for low-power wireless peripherals like mice and headsets. Ozmo Devices is backed by top-tier venture capital firms and managed by semiconductor industry veterans. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, and has offices in the United Kingdom. For more information about Ozmo Devices, visit www.ozmodevices.com.

Contact:
Ozmo Devices
Roel Peeters, Vice President of Marketing
Tel: +1 650-515-3501
Email: peetersr@ozmodevices.com