DALLAS -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN), a leading provider of software and silicon for broadband communications equipment worldwide, today presented an update on the success of its Broadband Communications Group, which includes products based on cable modem, DSL, WLAN and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technologies. In 2003, TI was the only company that supported each of these broadband platforms and held #1 or #2 market position in each segment.

"We see 2004 as TI's year to expand the broadband market with products that take broadband beyond high speed internet access," said Joseph Crupi, vice president and general manager, Texas Instruments Broadband Communications Group. "With broadband growth continuing around the world consumers are interested in using broadband communications and entertainment applications with mobility being a key feature."

Crupi added, "In anticipation of this demand, we have built core broadband technology expertise since 1997 and through this experience, are able to provide unparalleled integration and convergence not only in broadband but across wireless and consumer electronics technologies. The result is that our customers are able to add flexibility and functionality to their product lines to meet operator needs and users enjoy easy access to broadband anytime, anywhere."

Core Broadband Expertise by the Numbers

What´s Next

In addition to providing products that integrate multiple broadband platforms, TI is already moving to the next stage of broadband evolution - convergence of broadband, wireless and consumer electronics. Through its combined leadership in wireless and broadband, TI will offer consumers unparalleled mobility and access to broadband. Tomorrow´s devices based on TI technology will enable full convergence and functionality for access to content anytime and anywhere.

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