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PLX Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:PLXT), the leading supplier of PCI Express(TM) (PCIe) and other standard input/output (I/O) interconnect silicon, today announced further penetration of its PCIe technology in the system-backplane market, as its PCIe interconnect technology has been designed into a range of backplane boards from SBS Technologies(R) (Nasdaq:SBSE). SBS's Telum(TM) family of AdvancedTCA (ATCA) and Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC) networking and communications boards now features PLX(R) ExpressLane(TM) PCIe switching and bridging devices, providing the Telum boards with the versatile, high-speed PCIe serial interconnect now being deployed in virtually all market segments. This development reflects the strategic success both PLX and SBS have had in bringing PCIe to the rapidly growing ATCA and AMC markets. Backplanes the PCIe-enabled Telum products address are critical elements in systems supporting advanced networking and communications applications. Market Penetration, Match of Companies' Leadership "As PCI Express continues its rapid penetration in strategic markets such as backplanes, PLX is cementing its position as the leading supplier of PCI Express interconnect silicon to board makers addressing those markets," said David Raun, PLX vice president of marketing. "Today's announcement with SBS illustrates both companies' commitment to PCI Express, as well as the interconnect standard's significance in backplane designs. Furthermore, it illustrates how the SBS Telum boards using PLX switching and bridging devices are making optimal use of some of the key features of PCI Express -- speed, flexibility and reliability." "PLX and SBS Technologies are premier names in their respective markets -- PLX in interconnect solutions and SBS in embedded-computing technology -- so it was natural we'd select PLX for our PCI Express needs as we apply this powerful interconnect technology to the AMC and ATCA markets," said Dave Greig, president and chief operating officer of SBS Technologies. "PLX's PCI Express bridges and switches bring a level of performance, flexibility and reliability to the Telum family that our edge-product and enterprise-system customers demand." Smooth Migration, Variety of Applications In implementing the ExpressLane devices into the Telum line, SBS was able to leverage its legacy PCI designs and take advantage of PLX's ability to provide a smooth migration from PCI to PCIe. This ease of migration both saved SBS design resources and improved the boards' time to market. To find out more about the PLX family of PCIe bridging and switching devices, and development tools supporting them, please visit the PLX Website at www.plxtech.com/products/pci_express/default.asp. For more information on SBS and its Telum line of networking and communications products, please go to www.sbs.com/products/iocomm/. About PLX Technology PLX Technology, Inc. (www.plxtech.com), based in Sunnyvale, Calif., USA, is the leading supplier of PCI Express and other standard I/O interconnect silicon to the communications, server, storage, embedded-control, and consumer industries. All PLX I/O interconnect products are available in standard and lead-free packaging. About SBS Technologies SBS Technologies, Inc., (Nasdaq:SBSE), founded in 1986, designs and builds a wide range of standard and customized embedded computer products. Our products include processor boards, input/output modules, networking devices, and complete computer systems. Our products are used in many industries, including telecommunications, medical electronics, industrial automation and defense. Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, SBS maintains eight primary operating locations, has regional sales offices throughout the United States and has international sales and support offices in six countries. More information on SBS is available at www.sbs.com. ExpressLane, PLX Technology and the PLX Technology logo are registered trademarks of PLX Technology, Inc., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. SBS Technologies and Telum are registered trademarks of SBS Technologies, which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All other product names that appear in this material are for identification purposes only and are acknowledged to be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.