SMSCs Automotive Information Systems liefert TrueAuto? Halbleiterlösungen im Bereich Vernetzung von Informations- und Infotainment-Systemen an führende Automobilhersteller.

Karlsruhe – 12. September 2011 – SMSC (NASDAQ: SMSC), ein führendes Halbleiterunternehmen welches hochwertige Netzwerklösungen anbietet, gibt bekannt, dass die Netzwerktechnologie Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST®), der Standard für Infotainment-Netzwerke mit hoher Bandbreite in Fahrzeugen, von Daimler als Backbone des Infotainmentsystems in der neuen Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse eingesetzt wird. Der Einsatz von MOST in der M-Klasse, der mit dem vorherigen Modell begann, geht nun in die zweite Runde.

Daimler hat ein komplettes Set an Infotainment-Komponenten für die neue M-Klasse im Programm. Auf der Instrumententafel in der Fahrzeugmitte dominiert ein großer farbiger Zentralbildschirm der für Infotainment, Navigation und Kommunikation verwendet wird. Die MOST Technologie kommt zum Einsatz, um das breite Spektrum an Infotainment-Komponenten in diesem Premium-SUV zu vernetzen.

„Wir freuen uns, dass Daimler erneut MOST als das fahrzeuginterne Netzwerk der Wahl für dieses prestigeträchtige Mercedes-Benz Modell ausgewählt hat“, sagte Dr. Christian Thiel, Vice-President und General Manager des Geschäftsbereichs Automotive Information Systems von SMSC. „Etwa 108 Fahrzeuge weltweit wurden bisher mit MOST Technologie ausgestattet. Daimler vertraut seit 2002 auf die Leistungsfähigkeit, hohe Qualität und Robustheit dieser Technologie.“

Die Multimedia Netzwerktechnologie MOST ermöglicht anspruchsvolles Infotainment im Fahrzeug durch Vernetzung aller im Auto verteilten Multimedia-Komponenten. Beispielsweise können CD-Wechsler, Radio, GPS, Mobiltelefon, DVD-Spieler und Media-Schnittstellen Signale in dieses effiziente Ring-Netzwerk einspeisen. Die Daten werden störungsfrei digital an den Verstärker sowie Monitore weitergeleitet.

About SMSC“s Automotive Product Line
SMSC“s Automotive Information Systems is a supplier of TrueAuto? infotainment and information semiconductor solutions to major auto-brands, including Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo. SMSC is a founding member of the MOST Cooperation, a cooperative of automakers, automotive systems architects and manufacturers and key components suppliers working to extend and refine the MOST® standard for the evolving requirements of automotive multimedia networking. Additional information is available at www.smsc-ais.com.

About SMSC
SMSC is a leading developer of Smart Mixed-Signal Connectivity? solutions. SMSC employs a unique systems level approach that incorporates a broad set of technologies and intellectual property to deliver differentiating products to its customers. The company is focused on delivering connectivity solutions that enable the proliferation of data in personal computers, automobiles, portable consumer devices and other applications. SMSC“s feature-rich products drive a number of industry standards and include USB, MOST® automotive networking, Kleer® and JukeBlox® wireless audio, embedded system control and analog solutions, including thermal management and RightTouch® capacitive sensing. SMSC is headquartered in New York and has offices and research facilities in North America, Asia, Europe and India. Additional information is available at www.smsc.com.

Forward Looking Statements
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this announcement are forward-looking statements about expected future events and financial and operating results that involve risks and uncertainties. These uncertainties may cause our actual future results to be materially different from those discussed in forward-looking statements. Our risks and uncertainties include the timely development and market acceptance of new products; the impact of competitive products and pricing; our ability to procure capacity from our suppliers and the timely performance of their obligations, commodity prices, interest rates and foreign exchange, potential investment losses as a result of liquidity conditions, the effects of changing economic and political conditions in the market domestically and internationally and on our customers; our ability to realize the expected benefits of acquisitions; our relationships with and dependence on customers and growth rates in the personal computer, consumer electronics and embedded and automotive markets and within our sales channel; changes in customer order patterns, including order cancellations or reduced bookings; the effects of tariff, import and currency regulation; potential or actual litigation; and excess or obsolete inventory and variations in inventory valuation, among others. In addition, SMSC competes in the semiconductor industry, which has historically been characterized by intense competition, rapid technological change, cyclical market patterns, price erosion and periods of mismatched supply and demand.

Our forward looking statements are qualified in their entirety by the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations and may not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers or divestitures. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and are based upon the information available to SMSC at this time. Such statements are subject to change, and the Company does not undertake to update such statements, except to the extent required under applicable law and regulation. These and other risks and uncertainties, including potential liability resulting from pending or future litigation, are detailed from time to time in the Company’s reports filed with the SEC. Investors are advised to read the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly those sections entitled „Other Factors That May Affect Future Operating Results“ or „Risk Factors“ for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties.

SMSC, MOST, Kleer and JukeBlox are registered trademarks and Smart Mixed-Signal Connectivity, TrueAuto and RightTouch are trademarks of Standard Microsystems Corporation.

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