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March 20, 2006 06:00 AM US Pacific Timezone

QuickLogic Expands Intel(R) Relationship by Providing Companion Device for Intel LAN(R) Group

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 20, 2006--QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ:QUIK):

-- Delivers third in a series of companion devices for Intel PXA embedded processors

-- Adds wired Ethernet LAN device support to existing Wi-Fi and HDD solutions

QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ:QUIK), the low power programmable logic leader, today announced that they are expanding their relationship with Intel Corporation by providing a companion device based on QuickLogic's QuickPCI(R) family of programmable bridge controllers to connect Intel's PXA processor with Intel's wired Ethernet controllers.

QuickLogic continues to work with Intel to rapidly develop companion devices for the Intel PXA processor, further enabling Intel's push into embedded applications. Ethernet is the prevalent technology for today's wired networks. The majority of low power embedded processors, such as the Intel's PXA, do not integrate a PCI Controller, required by most LAN devices developed for PC platforms. By using the integrated PCI Controller in the companion device, QuickLogic provides native connectivity to these LAN devices. This now provides designers of embedded systems access to cost-effective technologies typically only available on the PC platform.

"QuickLogic low power programmable technology provides an ideal platform for delivering PXA companion devices," said Kevin Yee, Director of Business Development. "We continue to see the market opportunity expanding for integrating Ethernet connectivity in embedded applications. By delivering these low power, cost-effective solutions, we are well positioned to address the needs of designers in these applications."

"By using QuickLogic's PXA companion devices we are able to target new segments of the growing embedded Ethernet market," says Travis Johnson, Product Marketing Engineer in the Intel Embedded LAN Operation. "The QuickLogic PXA companion device helps us offer a more complete Intel platform solution to embedded customers."

In collaboration with Intel, QuickLogic has verified device drivers for both Windows(R) CE 5.0 and Linux. Additionally, Intel has performed system-level verification and performance testing of the end-to-end solution using the QuickLogic Mobile Application Board (MAB). The MAB is a daughter board that plugs seamlessly into the Intel PXA270 DVK (Mainstone) development system. The MAB significantly reduces design time by allowing engineers to co-develop software and hardware. For more information on the MAB, go to www.quicklogic.com/MAB.

Availability

The companion device is currently available in production quantities. Pricing is below $5.00 in high volume at the end of 2006. For more information, go to the Wired LAN portal on the QuickLogic website at www.quicklogic.com/wired.

About QuickLogic

QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ:QUIK) is the leading provider of the lowest power programmable logic solutions for the portable electronics, industrial, communications and military markets. Our latest products, PolarPro(TM), Eclipse II(TM) and QuickPCI(R) are being used to implement bridge and control solutions in embedded systems requiring Wi-Fi and IDE-based hard disk drives. QuickLogic's proprietary ViaLink(R) technology offers significant benefits for programmable logic, including the lowest power, instant-on capability and bulletproof intellectual property security. The company is located at 1277 Orleans Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1138. Web site www.quicklogic.com

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This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to, among others, the potential benefits of our technology to applications such as Handheld Navigational Equipment, Portable Media Players and Portable Medical Systems, our intention to support the Linux system in the near future, and expectations regarding the production dates of HDD Solution Pack. Actual results may differ materially from any such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: (i) a delay in the production of our HDD Solution Pack; (ii) the performance and market acceptance of QuickLogic's products, including solutions, if any, produced as a result of the partnership with Intel; (iii) general conditions in the semiconductor industry; (iv) development risks; (v) market acceptance; and (vi) the impact of competitive products. Certain risk factors are detailed in QuickLogic's periodic reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. QuickLogic disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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