Adoption of AMD's highly integrated ?an SC400 microcontroller will significantly broaden the capability of Telechips future products, which are slated to offer a graphical touch screen interface and powerful desktop-level computer functionality.

Telechips currently uses AMD's Am386SE microprocessor in the Access 3000, an information appliance which combines the power of a PC with the simple user interface of a telephone keypad and a touch screen display.

"AMD is an ideal partner because their microcontroller roadmap complements the future direction of the Telechips product family," said C.A.("Al") Burns, chairman and chief executive officer of Telechips Corporation. "Use of AMD's high-performance, highly integrated ?an processors will undoubtedly add flexibility and increased capability to our products."

Based on AMD's proven low-voltage Am486 microprocessor core, the ?anSC400 microcontroller integrates virtually all of the peripheral logic required for a PC/AT compatible system onto a single chip. The processor supports DOS, Windows® and x86 compatible real time operating systems.

Founded in 1992,Telechips Corporation designs, engineers and markets 100% Microsoft® Windows interactive multimedia communications systems for use in the hospitality, financial services, and healthcare industries. Telechips Access™ information appliances present information via a touch-sensitive screen, enabling users to transmit, receive, and process all types of data: audio, text and graphics. By accessing its on-line capabilities, users can connect to the internet, intranets, and other proprietary networks.