Goyatek Technology Inc.

Hsin-Chu, Taiwan - Mar. 24, 2004 - Goyatek Technology Inc., a leading provider of ASIC design services headquartered in Taiwan Hsin-Chu andARM [(LSE:ARM); (Nasdaq:ARMHY)], the industry's leading provider of 16/32-bit embedded RISC processor solutions, today announced that Goyatek has become the newest member of the ARM® Approved Design Center Program. Goyatek Technology Inc. becomes the fifth Taiwanese company to join the Program; Goyatek will provide ASIC and SoC design services along with IP/Librarysupport for OEM's and fabless companies in their respective regions.

The global trend toward outsourcing ASIC design and the emergence of the fabless ASIC model of activity has created a growing need for design centers with a track record of proficiency. The ARM Approved Design Center Program provides a framework for selecting proven design centers equipped with the ARM technology necessary for complex system-on-chip (SoC) designs. In addition, Goyatek's participation in the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) Design Center Alliance Program will enable him to further streamline production for local customers that use ARM IP and TSMC silicon fabrication services.

"ARM's microprocessor cores are the industry standard. Our membership in the ARM Approved Design Center Program elevates our profile within the community of SoC developers, who must minimize risks when selecting design partners," said Just Chang, president, Goyatek.

"Offering our Partners a wide range of trusted design providers is integral to ensuring they can maximize the quality of their ARM Powered SoC designs while minimizing their time-to-market," said Sam Kim, president of ARM. "Goyatek's demonstrated expertise and strong relationships with ARM Foundry Program Partner TSMC, ensure that SoC developers working with ARM cores will be well served by these design centers. The continued expansion of our programs throughout Asia demonstrates our sustained momentum in this region."