Taipei, Taiwan, June 17, 2005 –System General, a leading provider of device programming instruments, today announced that its automated and manual programming systems, now fully support the MAX II CPLD – the EPM240/G, EPM570G and EPM1270/G. Furthermore, additional support for the EPM2210 will shortly be announced.

The Altera’s MAX II devices are able to drive cost and power improvements to higher densities, enabling designers to use MAX ? devices in place of higher-cost or more powerful ASSPs and standard logic devices. This development enables a high level of function integration to reduce system design costs. It is suitable for various applications in communication, computer, industry, consumer electronics products, and automobile fields.

“System General’s programming instruments provide rapid support and low-cost programming solutions. In order to reach customers’ current and future requirements, we will continually deliver new support for new devices.” said Alex Yang, Director of the Instrument Business Division.

System General was the first programmer company to pioneer High-Speed Programming (HSP) technology for flash memory. With ultra-fast programming algorithms and a USB interface, System General will continue to provide low-cost and efficient solutions.