Original Document RISE™ TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATES THE
mP6™ -300 MICROPROCESSOR AT CeBIT

Rise Also "Sneak Previews" the Next-Generation Rise™ mP6™ II Microprocessor

HANNOVER, GERMANY, March 18, 1999 – Rise™ Technology Company today announced it will demonstrate the new Rise™ mP6™ -300 microprocessor at the CeBit Tradeshow and Exhibition to be held at Messe Hamburg Exhibit Center in Hannover, Germany, March 18-24, 1999. Rise will also provide a sneak preview of its mP6 II microprocessor, which features a tri-level architecture that includes the addition of an on-chip 256K L2 cache for increased multimedia performance for applications such as soft DVD playback, 3D graphics and digital imaging.

The Rise mP6 family of microprocessors is designed from the ground up meet the multimedia and performance needs of the consumer value PC and notebook markets. The Rise mP6 and mP6 II microprocessors’ low power consumption makes them ideal for both portable applications and consumer desktop systems. This combination of multimedia performance and low power consumption allows the Rise mP6 and mP6 II microprocessors to provide multiple end-user price and performance options in the sub-$1,000 computer market.

"Rise Technology has an exciting roadmap to provide high-performance microprocessors at multiple price points in the Basic PC and notebook computer markets," said David T. Lin, Chairman and CEO of Rise Technology. "The speed-enhanced mP6 and the new mP6 II demonstrate that Rise is continuing to grow its product portfolio and provide greater value to the consumer PC market."

"The PC architecture now represents a full-fledged entertainment platform capable of performing DVD playback, video recording, CD playback, Internet functionality and 3D gaming. To reach consumer electronics price points in the U.S. and the prices needed to truly reach the potential of the emerging markets, the platform needs a low-cost processor," said Martin Reynolds, research fellow at Gartner Group's Dataquest, a market research firm. "These consumer systems have different design considerations than traditional computing, and their processors must be optimized for multimedia performance."

At CeBit, the Rise Technology booth will be located in the Multimedia, PC and Components section of the USA Pavilion, Hall #9, Booth #M2, Stand #C16. Rise Technology will demonstrate the new Rise mP6-300 microprocessor running a number of Windows-based multimedia, Internet, and consumer-oriented applications including digital imaging, soft modem technology, and soft DVD technology. A sneak preview of the mP6 II microprocessor also will be available to exhibit attendees.

About Rise Technology Company
Founded in 1993, Rise Technology Company is a worldwide supplier o x86 CPU solutions that are optimized for low-power multimedia notebook and desktop Basic PC systems. The company produces x86 solutions that are also ideal for other x86-based systems such as Windows-based terminals, Windows-CE platforms and set-top boxes. Rise’s mP6 microprocessor family is designed to broaden the x86 CPU market by offering a well-balanced combination of price, performance, multimedia features and power not already found in the x86 CPU market. Rise is headquartered in Santa Clara, California with offices located in Taipei and Hsin-Chu, Taiwan. The company can be reached at (408) 330-8800 or the corporate Web site can be reached at http://www.rise.com.

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