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Matrox Utilizes Lattice ispXPGA™ Family for Leading-Edge Scalable Vision Processor Boards- Lattice Non-Volatile FPGA Provides Instant-On, Field-Reconfigurable Imaging Solution - HILLSBORO, OR - November 7, 2003 - Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ:LSCC) today announced that Matrox Electronic Systems, Imaging Division, a leading designer and manufacturer of PC-based hardware and software for machine vision, image analysis and medical imaging, has deployed Lattice's ispXPGA125 device, a non-volatile and infinitely reconfigurable FPGA, in their Odyssey family of vision processors. Matrox offers software and hardware tools that allow OEMs and integrators to reduce their time-to-market and decrease development costs. Matrox's Odyssey vision processor boards offer a range of performance and video interface connections based on a PCI-X architecture. Key features of the Odyssey family include image acceleration, field programmable updates and universal software for all systems. Matrox's PC-based machine vision systems are designed for mission critical applications. These complex machine vision processors need to be totally self contained and fully operational within seconds of powering-up, well before a PC's operating system can be ready, and regardless of the other tasks being performed by the host. Laval Tremblay, director of engineering at Matrox Imaging, discussed the reasons for selecting the Lattice ispXPGA device. "The ispXPGA device's unique Instant-On operation makes it a natural for this task. It is located at the center of our system, responsible for connecting and configuring all elements on power-up, and implementing essential hardware functions during operation. Choosing the Lattice ispXPGA solution also allowed us to integrate traditional CPLD and FPGA functions on one device, thus simplifying our architecture and reducing board size." Tremblay continued, "The Odyssey hardware and software is field customizable. This allows our customers to tailor the Odyssey's configuration to meet their specific application needs. Lattice's ispXPGA device allowed us to increase the level of programmability one step further. Now, all vital elements of the system can be upgraded anytime. We implemented the JTAG state machine in the SRAM portion of the ispXPGA125, which enables the device to reconfigure its own E2 (electrically erasable) memory." Matrox Imaging's selection of the ispXPGA family was also bolstered by Lattice Semiconductor's technical support. Tremblay said, "We have had several positive experiences working with Lattice on CPLD designs, and their technical support for the ispXPGA software and hardware has exceeded our expectations. Whenever you move to a new architecture there is always some uncertainty, but with Lattice Semiconductor's local and factory support, we were able to introduce this critically important project on time." "Matrox Imaging's selection of the ispXPGA125 demonstrates Lattice's unique ispXP™ capability to perform traditional FPGA functions with the added benefit of non-volatility," commented Steve Stark, director of marketing at Lattice Semiconductor. "Reliability, time-to-market, speed, flexibility, and cost are all important factors for imaging systems, and we're pleased our ispXPGA family met all these requirements for Matrox," added Stark. Lattice's ispXPGA125 is the smallest member of the industry's first infinitely reconfigurable, instant-on, non-volatile FPGA family. The ispXPGA125 features 139K system gates, with up to 176 I/O, 92K Block RAM, 30K of Distributed RAM, 8 PLLs, and 4 channels of 850 Mbps SERDES. The ispXPGA125 is available in 256-pin and 516-pin fpBGA packages. About Matrox Imaging Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd, Imaging Division About Lattice Semiconductor Lattice products are sold worldwide through an extensive network of independent sales representatives and distributors, primarily to OEM customers in the fields of communication, computing, computer peripherals, instrumentation, industrial controls and military systems. Company headquarters are located at 5555 NE Moore Court, Hillsboro, Oregon 97124 USA; Telephone 503-268-8000, FAX 503-268-8037. For more information on Lattice Semiconductor Corporation, access our World Wide Web site at http://www.latticesemi.com. Statements in this news release looking forward in time are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including market acceptance and demand for our new products, our dependencies on our silicon wafer suppliers, the impact of competitive products and pricing, technological and product development risks and other risk factors detailed in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Actual results may differ materially from forward-looking statements. # # #
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