Symwave to Demonstrate World’s First USB 3.0 Storage Solution at CES 2009, USB TechZone Booth #30368, South Hall 3 (upper level) and Private Suite #2913 at Las Vegas Hilton

Demonstrations are available by appointment and press kit materials are available online at www.virtualpressoffice.com/public/kit/SymwaveCES09

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Symwave, Inc., a semiconductor supplier of high-performance analog/mixed-signal connectivity solutions for the PC, consumer and mobile devices, announced today it will demonstrate at CES, the world’s first consumer application of SuperSpeed USB 3.0, which is 10 times faster than legacy USB technology. Symwave is collaborating with the leading test, cable, components and hard drive manufacturers to demonstrate the transfer speeds of USB 3.0 and will showcase streaming data to and from external storage devices at speeds previously unattainable.

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 is poised to become the most pervasive high-speed connectivity technology over the coming years. It is backwards compatible with the more than 10 billion USB devices shipped to date.

Symwave’s technology demonstration will be held in a private suite at the Las Vegas Hilton immediately adjacent to CES. To schedule an appointment to view the demo or to receive additional information, please contact Jim Kappes at [phone] or [e-mail]. To schedule a press briefing, please contact Lauri Julian at [phone] or [e-mail].

About Symwave, Inc.

Symwave is a global fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets high-performance analog/mixed-signal integrated circuits and related system software solutions. The Company specializes in the design and development of low-power, high-speed, standards-based Serial Physical Layer ICs (PHYs) and Analog Front End ICs (AFEs) leveraging its proprietary mixed-signal technology and silicon design capabilities. Symwave is focused on defining, developing and delivering best-in-class/first-in-class solutions for its customers, leveraging an experienced world-class analog/mixed-signal IC design team and unique IP portfolio. Symwave is a privately held company funded in 2004 headquartered in Orange County, CA with a Design Center in Shenzhen, China, and offices in San Diego, CA, and Taipei, Taiwan. The company is backed by top-tier venture capital firms including Kodiak Venture Partners and CMEA Ventures, among others. Additional information is available at www.symwave.com.