TOSHIBA TO START PRODUCTION OF INDUSTRY'S FIRST SOC WITH THE X ARCHITECTURE

Implementation of the X Architecture enables higher performing, smaller devices for digital-media and home-entertainment applications

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. and TOKYO, June 7, 2004 -- Marking a significant milestone, the X Initiative, Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CDN) and Toshiba Corporation announced today that Toshiba has launched the industry's first commercial system-on-chip (SoC) devices built on the innovative X Architecture design-a new approach to large-scale integration that enables the production of smaller, faster chips. Toshiba's latest TC90400XBG chip validates the benefits of the X Architecture by delivering a powerful, compact and highly integrated solution for next generation digital video broadcast and multimedia home-entertainment applications.