NEWARK, CA, January 5, 2010 – SMART Modular Technologies (WWH), Inc. (“SMART” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SMOD), a leading independent manufacturer of memory modules and solid-state storage products, including solid-state drives (SSDs), today announced the XceedIOPS SATA, its next-generation enterprise-class SSD. Available in 1.8″ and 2.5″ form factors, the XceedIOPS SATA is offered with either single-level cell (SLC) or enterprise-grade multi-level cell (E-MLC) NAND technologies.

This cost-effective XceedIOPS SATA SSD is the second product in SMART’s XceedIOPS family, and the first SSD from SMART to feature the SF-1500 processor from SandForce, Inc. based in Saratoga, California. The XceedIOPS SATA is the industry’s first SSD to integrate E-MLC technology, which provides significantly more endurance than SSDs based on commercial MLC NAND flash.

Endurance for E-MLC is specified at 20,000 program/erase (P/E) cycles, whereas current generation commercial MLC demonstrates 1,500 or 5,000 P/E cycles, depending on the NAND flash vendor. The combination of the SF-1500 processor’s minimal write amplification and E-MLC flash enables the XceedIOPS SATA SSD to handle the most demanding enterprise workloads. For example, a 5-year lifetime can be easily achieved with a 400GB XceedIOPS SATA in an environment that demands 250MB/s sustained write and a 40% duty cycle.

“Enterprise storage and server system OEMs are looking for SSDs that provide improved performance, reduced total cost of ownership, and high reliability,” said Jeff Janukowicz, Research Manager, Hard Disk Drive Components and Solid State Drives at IDC. “SSDs like the new XceedIOPS SATA from SMART that meet these requirements and leverage enterprise-grade MLC and controllers, like the SandForce processor, will help to accelerate the adoption of SSD technology in the enterprise.”

Featuring a SATA 2.6 interface and support for native command queuing (NCQ), the new XceedIOPS SATA 1.8″ and 2.5″ SSDs are optimized for high performance (up to 30K IOPS random read/write, 250MB/s sustained read/write) and high capacity (up to 400GB). High reliability is achieved through flash management techniques such as power and data fail protection, data path protection, and an enhanced error correction code (ECC) engine.

Because of its high random read/write performance, a single XceedIOPS SATA can replace several hard disk drives, thereby saving space, improving reliability, and reducing power consumption. In fact, the 1.8″ form factor SSD was specifically designed for space-constrained blade server and high-density computing applications.

“The enterprise SSD market appears to be entering a period of impressive growth. Well-positioned to satisfy the requirements of enterprise deployments, we expect our XceedIOPS SATA SSDs will provide low cost, superior performance, low power, and high capacity flexibility,” said Alan Gulachenski, SMART’s Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise Solid State Storage.

The XceedIOPS SATA SSDs are sampling this month to strategic customers, with production quantities scheduled for the second quarter of 2010. For more information, visit www.smartm.com.

About SMART

SMART is a leading independent designer, manufacturer, and supplier of electronic subsystems to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). SMART offers more than 500 standard and custom products to OEMs engaged in the computer, industrial, networking, aerospace, defense, and telecommunications markets. Taking innovations from the design stage through manufacturing and delivery, SMART has developed a comprehensive memory product line that includes DRAM, SRAM, and Flash memory in various form factors. SMART also offers high-performance, high-capacity SSDs for enterprise, defense, aerospace, industrial automation, medical, and transportation markets. SMART’s presence in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America enables it to provide its customers with proven expertise in international logistics, asset management, and supply-chain management worldwide. See www.smartm.com for more information.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 5, 2010 — Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced a series of enhancements to its N5106A PXB baseband generator and channel emulator designed to expand its use across the R&D lifecycle — from design, integration and verification to pre-conformance. With these enhancements, the PXB now offers multi-channel baseband generation (BBG), real-time fading, and signal capture in a single, multi-purpose instrument. The new functionality makes it ideal for engineers working on product development as well as conducting advanced research.

       Agilent’s N5106A PXB is a comprehensive diagnostic toolset for receiver signal processing that allows engineers to validate their designs under real-world conditions. The PBX significantly minimizes design uncertainty and has the most flexibility to test beyond standard requirements. It provides up to 6 BBGs, up to 8 faders and more than 20 calibrated configurations up to 4×2 MIMO, which can be reconfigured in seconds using the instrument user interface. The enhanced PXB also offers support for multi-format radio test (e.g., the ability to create fully parameterized signals for established and evolving standards with Agilent Signal Studio. Wireless formats include LTE, HSPA, W-CMDA, GSM/EDGE, TD-SCDMA, Mobile WiMAX™, WLAN, digital video and GPS).

       As a multi-purpose instrument, the PXB can be quickly connected and calibrated, reducing time, cost and complexity. These qualities make it ideal for use as a general-purpose research tool. Its ability to be used across the R&D lifecycle and easily upgraded onsite enable users to maximize their investment value.

The N5106A PXB enhancements include:

• Signal Capture — The PXB now captures RF and digital I/Q signals with 512 MSa of memory. Agilent’s 89600 Vector Signal Analysis (VSA) software runs inside the PXB, enabling signal monitoring of signals being captured. Additionally, engineers can post process captured signals using either their own simulator or MATLAB®.
• Real-time GPS and DVB (digital video) Signal Creation — Running Agilent Signal Studio on the PXB provides engineers with access to real-time GPS and DVB-T/H signal creation on a high-performance, general purpose platform with real-time channel emulation for receiver verification test. For GPS, Signal Studio supports 12-satellite simulation with 24 channels for full multipath capability. An optional scenario generator allows creation of custom scenarios. In support of DVB, it allows real-time TS file streaming and modulation. Signal Studio also enables 3GPP LTE signal with dynamically changing characteristics based on external HARQ and Timing Adjustment (TA) feedback for LTE base station receiver test.
• 8960 Fading (available April 2010) — With a direct connection to the 8960 Wireless Communications Test Set, the PXB supports real-time fading with performance matching that of expensive RF faders dedicated solely to fading at a lower price point and offering simple connectivity.

       “Many engineers designing, integrating and verifying receiver signal processing face a critical challenge — how to keep pace with the rapid design changes imposed by their industry,” said Guy Séné, vice president and general manager of Agilent’s Microwave & Communications Division. “Our enhanced PXB platform specifically addresses this challenge by providing engineers with the baseband generation, real-time fading and signal capture they need to quickly test the signal processing of their receivers. Delivering value at every stage of the R&D lifecycle, the PXB is quickly becoming an indispensible part of the engineer’s toolbox.”

U.S. Pricing and Availability

       The Agilent N5106A PXB baseband generator and channel emulator has a starting price of $33,000), with scalability that supports more than 20 calibrated configurations up to 4×2 MIMO.

About Agilent Technologies

       Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the world’s premier measurement company and a technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company’s 17,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenues of $4.5 billion in fiscal 2009. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com.

Brisbane, Queensland – December 8, 2009 – PetaLogix, the experts in service, product and training solutions for Embedded Linux on field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), today announced PetaLinuxTM SDK, a new system development software product enabling electronic design engineers to build, customize and employ Embedded Linux on Xilinx (NASDAQ: XLNX) FPGA-based embedded processor applications. Introduced in conjunction with today’s design kit introduction from Xilinx, the PetaLinux SDK is the first and only commercially available Embedded Linux development environment specifically designed for FPGA-based embedded systems.

PetaLinux is unique in embracing the flexibility of FPGA-based embedded systems where the hardware platform is customized to suit the particular design application. It improves on competing options by integrating with the Xilinx embedded design flow to manage and largely automate the creation and customization of Embedded Linux in electronic systems. PetaLinux includes a full system simulator that is automatically configured to match the target embedded system architecture, allowing advanced development of the customer’s Embedded Linux platform and software stack before the users’ hardware boards are available. More info. – http://www.petalogix.com/petalinux

“PetaLinux is a compelling addition to the Xilinx Embedded ecosystem enabling application development in Industrial, Medical, Aerospace and Defense and more using the MicroBlaze processor.” said Xilinx Director of Platform Marketing Brent Przybus. “Xilinx Embedded Kits enable software developers to quickly evaluate FPGA-based embedded processing and embrace hardware flexibility through Xilinx Targeted Reference Designs. PetaLinux development tools compliment this strategy by enabling embedded Linux based applications using the same kits”.

Typical applications for PetaLinux include industrial test, measurement, control, control-plane applications for video broadcast, wireless communications and networking system designs where the processing power and design flexibility of FPGAs are required and designers wish to exploit the benefits of Embedded Linux as the software operating system.

“Embedded Linux and FPGA-based embedded processing have changed the way electronic products are designed and built. PetaLinux will drive and boost the adoption of embedded processing in FPGAs by offering a compelling Embedded Linux design platform,” said John Williams, PetaLogix CEO.”By targeting the intersection of these two game-changing technologies, PetaLinux enables designers to exploit the functionality and customization opportunities of both FPGA-based systems, and Embedded Linux.”

Key Features & Benefits:

• Embedded Linux Development environment specifically for Xilinx FPGAs
• Out-of-the-box experience to boot, test, build and customize an Embedded Linux platform for supported boards (see http://www.petalogix.com/petalinux for list)
• Integration with the Xilinx embedded design flow
• Full software system simulator
• Full service support model

Price & Availability

PetaLinux is available now as design tool from PetaLogix, licensed on a per-developer basis starting from $4,000 USD for a 12-month license with a range of support options. Multi-seat, site and enterprise licenses are available. There are no per-unit royalty or license fees payable for customers to ship Embedded Products built with PetaLinux SDK. For more information or to buy PetaLinux, visit – http://www.petalogix.com/petalinux.

About Petalogix

We are the original developers of and experts in Linux on Xilinx FPGAs. Established in 2005, PetaLogix is based in sunny Brisbane, Australia but works with clients from all around the world. We’re excited by the many new possibilities for embedded Linux on FPGAs and are the ones who help make them happen. Our business is built on our deep expertise in Embedded Linux on MicroBlaze and we’re creating the road map that will lead to better solutions to new challenges. “Linux solutions for a re-configurable world.” http://www.petalogix.com/

Brisbane, Queensland – December 8, 2009 – PetaLogix, the experts in service, product and training solutions for Embedded Linux on field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), today announced PetaLinuxTM SDK, a new system development software product enabling electronic design engineers to build, customize and employ Embedded Linux on Xilinx (NASDAQ: XLNX) FPGA-based embedded processor applications. Introduced in conjunction with today’s design kit introduction from Xilinx, the PetaLinux SDK is the first and only commercially available Embedded Linux development environment specifically designed for FPGA-based embedded systems.

PetaLinux is unique in embracing the flexibility of FPGA-based embedded systems where the hardware platform is customized to suit the particular design application. It improves on competing options by integrating with the Xilinx embedded design flow to manage and largely automate the creation and customization of Embedded Linux in electronic systems. PetaLinux includes a full system simulator that is automatically configured to match the target embedded system architecture, allowing advanced development of the customer’s Embedded Linux platform and software stack before the users’ hardware boards are available. More info. – http://www.petalogix.com/petalinux

“PetaLinux is a compelling addition to the Xilinx Embedded ecosystem enabling application development in Industrial, Medical, Aerospace and Defense and more using the MicroBlaze processor.” said Xilinx Director of Platform Marketing Brent Przybus. “Xilinx Embedded Kits enable software developers to quickly evaluate FPGA-based embedded processing and embrace hardware flexibility through Xilinx Targeted Reference Designs. PetaLinux development tools compliment this strategy by enabling embedded Linux based applications using the same kits”.

Typical applications for PetaLinux include industrial test, measurement, control, control-plane applications for video broadcast, wireless communications and networking system designs where the processing power and design flexibility of FPGAs are required and designers wish to exploit the benefits of Embedded Linux as the software operating system.

“Embedded Linux and FPGA-based embedded processing have changed the way electronic products are designed and built. PetaLinux will drive and boost the adoption of embedded processing in FPGAs by offering a compelling Embedded Linux design platform,” said John Williams, PetaLogix CEO.”By targeting the intersection of these two game-changing technologies, PetaLinux enables designers to exploit the functionality and customization opportunities of both FPGA-based systems, and Embedded Linux.”

Key Features & Benefits:

• Embedded Linux Development environment specifically for Xilinx FPGAs
• Out-of-the-box experience to boot, test, build and customize an Embedded Linux platform for supported boards (see http://www.petalogix.com/petalinux for list)
• Integration with the Xilinx embedded design flow
• Full software system simulator
• Full service support model

Price & Availability

PetaLinux is available now as design tool from PetaLogix, licensed on a per-developer basis starting from $4,000 USD for a 12-month license with a range of support options. Multi-seat, site and enterprise licenses are available. There are no per-unit royalty or license fees payable for customers to ship Embedded Products built with PetaLinux SDK. For more information or to buy PetaLinux, visit – http://www.petalogix.com/petalinux.

About Petalogix

We are the original developers of and experts in Linux on Xilinx FPGAs. Established in 2005, PetaLogix is based in sunny Brisbane, Australia but works with clients from all around the world. We’re excited by the many new possibilities for embedded Linux on FPGAs and are the ones who help make them happen. Our business is built on our deep expertise in Embedded Linux on MicroBlaze and we’re creating the road map that will lead to better solutions to new challenges. “Linux solutions for a re-configurable world.” http://www.petalogix.com/