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Sidense Wins: United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Affirms District Court Decisions

In its one-word opinion, the Federal Circuit “AFFIRMED” Sidense’s summary judgment of non-infringement on Kilopass’ patent claims, as well as the dismissal of all of Kilopass’ remaining claims against Sidense.

Ottawa, Canada - (April 11, 2013) - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) OTP IP cores, announced today that a panel of judges in the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit "Affirmed" the District Court for the Northern District of California's summary judgment of non-infringement on Kilopass' patent claims and its dismissal, with prejudice, of all remaining claims against Sidense. This represents a clear and unequivocal win for Sidense. Twice now, in summary judgment, and now on appeal, United States courts have agreed with Sidense that Kilopass' lawsuit against it was entirely without merit.

Sidense 1T-OTP NVM Qualified for 150°C Automotive High-Reliability Requirements on TSMC's BCD Process

1T-OTP fully qualified for automotive temperature range, supporting AEC-Q100 Grade 0 applications on TSMC 180nm BCD process.
Chosen by a number of leading semiconductor companies, enabling cost-effective NVM for high-reliability devices.

Ottawa, Canada - (April 1, 2013) - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) one-time programmable (OTP) memory IP cores, announced today that the Company's 1T-OTP macros for TSMC's 180nm BCD 1.8/5V/HV and G 1.8/5V processes have met all of TSMC's IP9000 Assessment program requirements. Sidense OTP macros are fully qualified for -40ºC to 150°C read and field-programmable operations to support applications such as automotive electronics that require reliable operation and long-life data retention in high-temperature environments.

Sidense Qualifies 1T-OTP Non-Volatile Memory for MagnaChip 180nm Mixed-Signal and HV CMOS Process

1T-OTP available in high-voltage CMOS process for a wide range of applications including LED lighting, power management and display controllers

Ottawa, Canada, Seoul, South Korea and Cupertino, Calif. – (March 25, 2013)- MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation("MagnaChip") (NYSE: MX),a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, and Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) one-time programmable (OTP) memory IP cores today announced that Sidense's SLP 1T-OTP macros have been fully qualified for MagnaChip's 180nm 1.8/3.3/18V high-voltage CMOS and mixed-signal process. Semiconductor devices fabricated in these processes are used in applications such as LED lighting controllers, display controllers and power-management ICs (PMICs) for mobile and other high-volume applications.

Sidense Surpasses 100 Customers and Achieves Best Year Ever

Fiscal year ends with record bookings, wide market coverage and strong patent portfolio.

Ottawa, Canada – (October 16, 2012) – Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) one-time programmable (OTP) memory IP cores, has announced that it has licensed its 1T-OTP memory IP to the Company's 100^th customer. The company also achieved the best fiscal year ending September 30^th, with the highest bookings in the Company's history. Additionally, Sidense has built a strong antifuse patent portfolio, backing its 1T-OTP as a preferred antifuse NVM technology choice across the semiconductor industry.

Sidense Defeats Kilopass' Remaining Claims; Kilopass' Case is Over

After granting Sidense summary judgment of non-infringement on Kilopass' patent claims, the Court today dismissed Kilopass' remaining claims with prejudice and entered Judgment in favor of Sidense

Ottawa, Canada – (October 3, 2012) – Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) OTP IP cores, today announced that the United States District Court for the Northern District of California dismissed with prejudice all of Kilopass' remaining business tort claims against Sidense. With the Court's recent decision granting Sidense summary judgment of non-infringement, this ruling terminates the entire Kilopass case. The Sidense victory is complete.

Sidense Licenses 1T-OTP to Exar

Exar using Sidense's SiPROM NVM macro in Connectivity product line

Ottawa, Canada – (September 11, 2012) – Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) one-time programmable (OTP) memory IP cores, has announced that Exar has licensed its 1T-OTP memory IP. Exar, a provider of high-performance analog mixed-signal integrated circuits and advanced sub-system solutions, is using Sidense's SiPROM OTP in their Connectivity product line. The 1T-OTP SiPROM helps enable in-system, field programmability of user settings and storage of configuration information in a very small footprint.

Sidense wins patent infringement case against Kilopass

The Court finds that there is no genuine dispute of material fact that Sidense's technology does not infringe

Ottawa, Canada – (August 17, 2012) – Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) OTP IP cores, announced today that the United States District Court for the Northern District of California granted Sidense's motion for summary judgment of non-infringement of all three Kilopass patents asserted in the lawsuit. The Court determined that no reasonable jury could find that Sidense infringed any claim of Kilopass' asserted patents. This is a resounding victory for Sidense and Kilopass will not be permitted to present its patent infringement claims to a jury.

Sidense Licenses 1T-OTP to Toumaz Microsystems for GLOBALFOUNDRIES 65nm Low-Power Process

Ottawa, Canada – (March 13, 2012) – Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) one-time programmable (OTP) memory IP cores, has announced that it has fully qualified its 1T-OTP macros for GLOBALFOUNDRIES' 65nm LPe (low-power) process and has licensed OTP macros to Toumaz Microsystems for this process.

Sidense 1T-OTP Helps Calibrate Aptina’s Advanced Imaging Products

Sidense memory for TSMC's 65nm process helps Aptina provide customers with superior imaging technology

Ottawa, Canada – (February 21, 2012) – Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) one-time programmable (OTP) memory IP cores, announced that Aptina, a leading provider of CMOS image sensors and camera modules, is using Sidense's field-programmable 1T-OTP memory macros for several image sensor and camera module products for the mobile, consumer, automotive and surveillance markets. Developed for use at TSMC's 65nm low-power (LP) process node, the 1T-OTP macros provide a reliable and flexible memory solution in a small footprint to support calibration and optimization of image sensors in a chip, module or system environment.

Sidense Enjoys Best Quarter in its History

Company's 1T-OTP bookings at an all-time high; first customer licensed for TSMC 28nm process.

Ottawa, Canada – (January 18, 2012) – Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) one-time programmable (OTP) memory IP cores, announced its bookings over the quarter ending December 31, 2011, the first quarter of Sidense's Fiscal Year 2012, were the highest in the Company's history. Sidense has also licensed to customers the first commercially available 1T antifuse one-time programmable (OTP) non-volatile memory (NVM) macros at 28nm. This includes a customer using TSMC's 28nm HPL process.

Sidense Raises Additional $5.6M Venture Capital

Secures funding for NVM development in advanced nodes and continued business growth.

Ottawa, Canada - (October 17, 2011) - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) one-time programmable (OTP) memory IP cores, announced today that it has raised an additional $5.6 million for its Round C financing from several sources, including one new source, Ontario Emerging Technologies Fund (OETF). Also participating in this round of funding are existing Venture Capital investors including Tech Capital Partners, VentureLink, and Vertex Venture Capital.

Sidense’s NVM IP Completes TSMC IP9000 Assessment at 90nm Low-Power Process Node

Sidense adds SiPROM one-time programmable (OTP) memory macros at 90LP to growing list of products that meet TSMC’s IP9000 Assessment requirements.

Ottawa, Canada - (September 12, 2011) - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) one-time programmable (OTP) memory IP cores, announced today that the Company’s SiPROM 1T-Fuse™ OTP macro family for the 90LP process has met TSMC’s IP9000 Assessment program requirements. This achievement adds to the list of 1T-OTP products at several process nodes that have already met IP9000 Assessment.

Markman Ruling Puts Sidense in Strong Position to Win Lawsuit

After the court’s decision, in favor of Sidense, Kilopass asks for a 5 month trial delay

Ottawa, Canada - (Sept. 6, 2011) - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) one-time programmable (OTP) memory IP cores, announced that on August 31, 2011, District Court Judge Honorable Susan Illston issued her patent claim construction ruling which, as expected, indicates that Kilopass should not be able to win its patent infringement lawsuit against Sidense.

Sidense Sues Kilopass and CEO, Charlie Cheng

Sidense files lawsuit on five counts including Defamation, Interference, and Unfair Competition in the District Court for the Northern District of California

Ottawa, Canada - (Sept. 2, 2011) - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) one-time programmable (OTP) memory IP cores, has filed a lawsuit against Kilopass Technology Inc. as well as its CEO, Mr. Charlie Cheng, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Sidense is seeking a jury trial and damages for five causes of action, including Defamation, Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations, Intentional Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage, Unfair Competition under California Business and Professions Code as well as Federal Unfair Competition.

USPTO Examiner Maintains Position on Sidense’s ‘855 Patent – Upholding Its Validity Over the Kilopass Peng Patents

USPTO Examiner rejects Kilopass’ arguments on Appeal

Ottawa, Canada - (Sept. 2, 2011) - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) one-time programmable (OTP) memory IP cores, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Examiner has reasserted his position that all eleven claims in Sidense’s U.S. Patent No. 7,402,855 (‘855) patent are valid over the Kilopass Peng patents, once again rejecting Kilopass’ arguments to the contrary. All ‘855 patent claims remain "confirmed." A copy of the Examiner’s Answer is available on Sidense’s website.

Sidense Completes TSMC IP9000 Assessment for SiPROM NVM IP and Attains more than 70 Customer Licenses in the Last 12 Months

Sidense 130nm SiPROM one-time programmable (OTP) memory macros meet all of TSMC's IP9000 Assessment requirements and garner acceptance across an increasing number of application segments

Ottawa, Canada - (August 2, 2011) - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) one-time programmable (OTP) memory IP cores, announced today that the Company's SiPROM 1T-Fuse™ OTP macro family at 130nm has met the requirements of TSMC's rigorous IP9000 Assessment program.

Sidense First to Offer Antifuse OTP Supporting 1.8V IO in 40nm and 28nm Process Nodes

1T-OTP bit-cell proven with 1.8V IO oxide in 40nm and 28nm process nodes.

Ottawa, Canada - June 6, 2011 - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) one-time programmable (OTP) memory cores, announced that it is the first IP provider to offer antifuse-based memory products supporting 1.8V IO at 40nm and 28nm process nodes.

Sidense Completes TSMC IP9000 Assessment for Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) Product Families

Sidense SLP and ULP one-time programmable (OTP) memory macros meet all of TSMC's IP9000 Assessment requirements

Ottawa, Canada - (April 5, 2011) - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) one-time programmable (OTP) memory IP cores, announced today that the Company's SLP and ULP OTP product families have met the Assessment requirements of TSMC's rigorous IP9000 program.

Sidense 1T-OTP Memory Available in ON Semiconductor 180 nm Process Technology

ON Semiconductor to develop Application Specific Integrated Circuits and Standards
Products (ASIC and ASSP) using Sidense one-time programmable (OTP) macros

Ottawa, Canada and PHOENIX, Arizona - March 31, 2011 - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) one-time programmable (OTP) memory IP cores, and ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, have announced that Sidense has ported its 180 nanometer (nm) OTP memory SLP product line to ONC18, ON Semiconductor’s 180 nm digital and mixed-signal technology platform.

USPTO Validates Sidense's Non-infringement Position and Rejects Two Kilopass Patents

Further victories put Sidense in a strong position to win litigation

Ottawa, Canada – February 3, 2011 - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) one-time programmable (OTP) memory IP cores, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has validated Sidense's non-infringement position and rejected all claims of two Kilopass' patents it asserted against Sidense in the Kilopass v. Sidense lawsuit.

Sidense Granted all Claims by USPTO in Key Patent Dispute

Landslide victory by Sidense in 1T OTP patent claims against Kilopass Technology

Ottawa, Canada – January 26, 2011 - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) OTP IP cores, has won a quick decisive victory over Kilopass Technology in its attempt to invalidate Sidense's U.S. Patent No. 7,402,855 ('855) directed to Sidense's 1T OTP technology.

Sidense Memory IP Qualified at Three GLOBALFOUNDRIES Processes

Customers finding Sidense one-time programmable (OTP) memory a key ingredient for SoC success

Ottawa, Canada – January 18, 2011 - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) OTP IP cores, announced today that the Company has qualified its OTP (one-time programmable) products in three GLOBALFOUNDRIES CMOS processes – 180nm, 130nm and 65nm. Customers are using Sidense OTP implemented by GLOBALFOUNDRIES in a wide range of products, targeting such diverse applications as USB and touch screen controllers, silicon clocks, power management chips, HDMI controllers and configurable storage.

SIDENSE FILES ACTION AGAINST THIRD KILOPASS PATENT AT USPTO

Sidense completes filing of all three Kilopass memory cell patents asserted against the Company

Ottawa, Canada – November 29, 2010 - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) OTP IP cores, announced today that it has requested the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to reexamine Kilopass U.S. Patent Nos. 6,950,751 entitled "High density semiconductor memory cell and memory array using a single transistor and having variable gate oxide breakdown," and rule that the claims of this patent are invalid.

SIDENSE FILES ACTION AGAINST KILOPASS PATENTS AT USPTO

Sidense asks United States Patent and Trademark Office to invalidate Kilopass 1T memory cell patents asserted against the Company

Ottawa, Canada – November 2, 2010 - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) OTP IP cores, announced today that it has requested the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to reexamine Kilopass U.S. Patent Nos. 6,777,757 and 6,856,540, each entitled "High Density Semiconductor Memory Cell and Memory Array using a Single Transistor," and rule that the claims of these patents are invalid.

SIDENSE ACHIEVES RECORD RESULTS FOR FY2010

Best year for bookings ever for fiscal year ending September 30, 2010

Ottawa, Canada – October 25, 2010 - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) OTP IP cores, announced today that the Company has achieved record annual bookings for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010. Furthermore, the Company's Cumulative Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from end of FY2008 to end of FY2010 was a robust 43.51%.

Sidense Reports: US Court Rules That "No Further Amendments of the Complaint Will Be Allowed" by Kilopass

Sidense further strengthens position in Kilopass Litigation

Ottawa, Canada – October 15, 2010 - Sidense, a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) IP cores, announced that Judge Illston has granted Kilopass permission to file its proposed Second Amended Complaint (Kilopass's third version of a complaint), but ruled that "No further amendments of the complaint will be allowed." Judge Illston noted that this mooted Sidense's motion to dismiss Kilopass' prior complaint, but ruled that "if [Sidense] determines that issues as to [the complaint's] sufficiency remain, it may file an appropriate motion [to dismiss]."

Sidense Granted Anti-fuse Memory Cell Patent by USPTO

Company further strengthens 1T-OTP memory patent portfolio

Ottawa, Canada – August 20, 2010 – Sidense, a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) IP cores, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has recently granted the Company Patent Number 7,755,162, "Anti-fuse Memory Cell." The '162 patent adds to the Company's fast growing patent portfolio covering its 1T-Fuse^TM memory technology. Sidense's 1T-Fuse Split-Channel bit cell is at the heart of its secure, reliable and cost-effective non-volatile, one-time programmable (OTP) memory IP products, comprising the SiPROM, SLP and ULP families.

Sidense Corp. Files Motion for Dismissal and/or Amendment of Kilopass's Claims

Motion states that Kilopass’s allegations are vague and without substance

Ottawa, Canada – August 10, 2010 - Sidense, a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) IP cores, announced it has filed a motion in US District Court seeking dismissal and/or amendment of Kilopass’s numerous claims on grounds that Kilopass has not satisfied the most basic legal requirements in its allegations against Sidense.

Sidense Introduces Ultra-Low-Power NVM Memory

New one-transistor OTP product targeted for eFuse replacement in precision analog trim applications

Ottawa, Canada – June 7, 2010 - Sidense, a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) IP cores, today announced the introduction of the Company’s ULP (Ultra-Low Power) one-time programmable (OTP) macro family. Like all Sidense OTP memory products, ULP macros are based on the Company’s patented one-transistor (1T) split-channel architecture (1T-Fuse™) and require no additional masks or process steps, thus adding no extra wafer processing cost.

Sidense to Prove Kilopass Patent Invalid

Company taking actions to prove invalidity of Kilopass 1T patent infringement assertions

Ottawa, Canada – May 23, 2010 - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) OTP IP cores, has announced it intends to prove that the only patent asserted against it by Kilopass Technology, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on May 14, 2010, is invalid.

Sidense Corp. Reacts to Kilopass Allegations

Ottawa, Canada – May 17, 2010 - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) IP cores, has acknowledged reports that Kilopass has commenced legal proceedings against it in California by stating it believes any allegations that it is infringing Kilopass patents to be without substance or merit.

Sidense Raises $5 million in Venture Capital to Expand Product Development

Additional funds to be used to support Sidense’s growth as an NVM IP leader

Ottawa, Canada - May 11^th, 2010 - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) IP cores, announced today that it has raised $5 million in a Series B, growth capital venture capital financing round led by VentureLink Funds of Canada. Also participating in this round of funding are existing funding partners Tech Capital Partners and Trellis Capital of Canada and Vertex Venture Capital of Israel. This money will be used to expand Sidense’s development of embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) products for use in systems-on-chips (SoCs) implemented in leading-edge silicon processes and to enhance the Company’s sales and marketing efforts.

Secure Sidense OTP Helps Parade Provide Protected Video Content

Ottawa, Canada - April 9^th, 2010 - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) IP cores, today announced that Parade Technologies Ltd., a leading innovator of digital video interface products, has selected Sidense’s 1T-Fuse™-based OTP memory for use in their HDMI switch products. The 64Kbit macro will be used for several purposes, including HDCP key, EDID (Extended Display Information Data) information and code storage.

Sidense OTP Memory IP Helps "Green Up" Audium's Power Amplifier

Ottawa, Canada and Bristol, UK - January 13^th, 2010 - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) IP cores, and Audium Semiconductor, a developer of highly efficient audio power amplifier integrated circuits, have announced the use of Sidense’s ultra-low-power SLP one-time programmable (OTP) memory in Audium’s recently announced high efficiency AS1001 audio power amplifier chip. The Sidense OTP macro is used to predefine register defaults after a chip reset.

Embedded OTP Leader Sidense Hires NVM Veteran Humes as Product Engineering VP

Ottawa, Canada - November 12^th, 2009 - Sidense, a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) IP cores, today announced the appointment of Todd Humes as the company’s new Vice President of Product Engineering. Mr. Humes will report to CEO and President Xerxes Wania and will be responsible for working with the engineering team to optimize the cost, quality, performance, reliability, manufacturability and user features of Sidense’s non-volatile memory (NVM) IP products.

Sidense OTP Enables Security of Wireless Video Transmissions

Highly secure OTP memory used for WHDI key storage on AMIMON WHDI™ chips

Ottawa, Canada - October 13^th, 2009 - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) IP cores, today announced that AMIMON, the market leader in wireless High Definition (HD) semiconductor solutions, is employing Sidense’s 1T-Fuse™-based one-time programmable (OTP) memory macro technology in chips used for uncompressed wireless high-definition video connectivity. The chips are used in AMIMON’s second-generation WHDI™ (Wireless Home Digital Interface) transmitter and receiver products designed for wireless delivery of full uncompressed 1080p/60Hz HD video content throughout the entire home.

Sidense Secure Embedded OTP Enables Encrypted USB Drive

Faraday Technology uses Sidense memory IP to develop secure bridge chip

Ottawa, Canada - September 24^th, 2009 - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) IP cores, today announced that Faraday Technology Corp. (Faraday), a leader in the USB market, selected Sidense’s 1T-Fuse™ single-transistor bit cell, one-time programmable (OTP) macros for use in a USB secure drive application. The 16Kbit Sidense macro provides a highly secure storage medium for protecting data, applications and IDs on the drive.

Sidense OTP Memory IP Enables SpectraLinear Non-Volatile Programmable PC Clock Family

8 Kbits of OTP provide fine programming granularity for critical performance parameters and rapid product time-to-market

Ottawa, Canada and Santa Clara, Calif. - June 9^th, 2009 - Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) IP cores, and SpectraLinear, Inc., a leading provider of timing solutions for the consumer, computation, embedded, and communication markets, today announced that Sidense’s 1T-Fuse™ single-transistor bit cell non-volatile memory macros represented a key component in SpectraLinear’s recently announced PC EProClock® programmable PC clock family.

Sidense OTP Memory IP Enables ParkerVision 65nm Mobile Handset Chip

High-density memory macro helps ParkerVision meet power, cost and form factor constraints
Qualified, embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) technology available at multiple foundries

Ottawa, Canada - April 21^st, 2009 - Sidense, a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) IP cores, today announced that its 1T-OTP one-time programmable (OTP) memory IP is available for customer designs at the 65nm process node. Sidense is the first embedded OTP vendor to announce high density (above 1 Mbit) product availability for both standard-logic and low-power 65nm implementation.

Sidense OTP for Low-Power 90nm Implementation was selected by Fujitsu Microelectronics

Sidense SiPROM non-volatile memory macros to be available to Fujitsu Microelectronics' 90nm System-on-Chip customers

Ottawa, Canada - February 25^th, 2009 - Sidense, a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) IP cores, has announced that Sidense’s one-time programmable (OTP) memory was selected by Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited for use in ICs fabricated in its low-power 90nm (CS100A-LL) silicon process. These chips using Sidense’s SiPROM memory macros are targeted for use in a variety of consumer, industrial and automotive electronics products.

Sigma Designs Employs Sidense Memory in IPTV Product

Ease of process and foundry portability a key factor in choosing Sidense OTP macros

Ottawa, Canada - January 6^th, 2009 - Sidense, a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) IP cores, today announced that Sigma Designs (NASDAQ: SIGM), a leader in digital media processor SoCs for consumer electronics, has selected Sidense’s one-time programmable (OTP) memory IP for their future chipset products. Sidense’s flexible SiPROM architecture allows Sigma to securely embed HDCP keys as well as boot code in their next-generation internet protocol television (IPTV) SoCs.

Schild Joins Embedded Memory Leader Sidense as Vice President of Sales

Ottawa, Canada - November 18^th, 2008 - Sidense, a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) IP cores, today announced the appointment of Tom Schild as the company’s new Vice President of Sales. Schild will report to CEO and President Xerxes Wania and be responsible for Sidense’s worldwide sales activities as the company’s embedded one-time programmable (OTP) memory products continue to pervade the semiconductor industry.

Sidense, One of Canada's "Companies to Watch" 2008 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards

Ottawa, Canada - September 25^th, 2008 - Sidense, the leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) IP cores, today announced that it has won a Companies-to-Watch Award, one of four separate awards categories that make up the 2008 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards, the pre-eminent technology awards program in Canada.

Sidense Honored as Red Herring Canada Top 50 Winner for 2008

Company recognized as semiconductor technology leader

Ottawa, Canada - September 18^th, 2008 - Sidense, a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) IP cores, today announced that global media company, Red Herring, has selected Sidense as a winner in the semiconductor category and has included the company in the organization’s Canada Top 50 list. The announcement was made this week at Red Herring’s Canada 2008 event, held in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada.

Sidense a Finalist in Red Herring Canada Top 50

Selection places Sidense among top innovators, decision-makers, and key players from technology companies across Canada

Ottawa, Canada - August 27^th, 2008 - Sidense, a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) IP cores, today announced that it has been selected by global media company, Red Herring, as a finalist in the organization’s Canada Top 50 list, part of the Red Herring Canada 2008 event, celebrating Canadian Technology and Innovation. Canada 2008 will be held September 15-17 in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada.

Sidense Board of Directors Welcomes Two Industry Veterans

New members bring valuable technical, entrepreneurial, and business management experience

Ottawa, Canada - May 20^th, 2008 - Sidense, a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) IP cores, today announced that W. Robert Genieser and David L. Lyon have joined the Company’s board of directors.

Sidense SLP Memory IP Targets Low Power OTP Applications

Provides field-programmable, high-density and secure storage
Two-to-ten times smaller and very low power consumption compared to alternative NVM solutions

Ottawa, Canada - May 13^th, 2008 - Sidense, a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) IP cores, today announced the Sidense Low Power (SLP) one-time programmable (OTP) memory macrocells for low-power and cost-sensitive applications that require highly secure information storage.

Magnum Semiconductor Licenses Sidense's Logic Non-Volatile Memory

Low-cost, very dense memory IP assures encryption key and code storage security

Ottawa, Canada - April 1^st, 2008 - Sidense, a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) IP cores, today announced that Magnum Semiconductor has licensed Sidense's 1T-Fuse™ NVM IP for two of its consumer entertainment products.

Sidense raises $6 million in venture capital to expand global reach

Low-Cost Memory IP Solution Provides Increased Density and Security for Consumer Electronics Applications

Ottawa, Canada and Tel Aviv, Israel - March 5^th, 2008 - Sidense, a developer of memory semiconductor intellectual property (MSIP) cores for the Logic Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) market, announced today that it has raised $6 million in a venture capital financing round co-led by Vertex Venture Capital, a leading Israeli venture capital firm, and Tech Capital Partners of Waterloo, Canada.

Jim Lipman Joins Logic NVM Pioneer Sidense as Marketing Director

Industry veteran's semiconductor industry and IP experience will enhance spread of embedded non-volatile memory in many digital and analog applications

Ottawa, Canada - February 19^th, 2008 - Sidense, a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) IP cores, today announced the appointment of Jim Lipman as its Director of Marketing.

Sidense Broadens OTP Offering with Additional Process Nodes at SMIC

Customers Now Have Wider Access to Industry's Smallest Footprint, Lowest Power and Highest Performance OTP IP

Ottawa, Canada and Shanghai, China - Dec 17^th, 2007 - Sidense, a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) IP cores, today announced that its one-time programmable (OTP) technology is available on Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation's (SMIC) 180nm and 90nm processes.

Sidense OTP Integrated in XMOS Programmable Semiconductor

Allows Flexible, Cost-Effective, High-Performance Products for Consumer Electronics Applications

Ottawa, Canada and Bristol, UK - Dec 3^rd, 2007 - Sidense, a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) IP cores, today announced that its one-time programmable (OTP) technology has been designed into XMOS' Software Defined Silicon (SDS) programmable semiconductor product that will be manufactured using Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) 90nm process. Sidense's OTP memory allows XMOS to cost-effectively provide their customers with a field-programmable, flexible product that supports product differentiation in applications such as home networking and display control.

Sidense Achieves Working Embedded OTP at 65nm

Embedded Non-Volatile Memory IP Ideal for High-Volume, Cost-Effective Solutions

Ottawa, Canada - Nov 12^th, 2007 - Sidense, a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) IP cores, today announced it has successfully achieved functional embedded NVM at 65nm silicon and will complete full qualification in Q1 of 2008. The initial 65nm offering includes standard/general and low power/leakage processes.

Sidense OTP Memory Used in Silicon Library Inc. HDMI Products

Embedded Non-Volatile Memory IP Ideal for Low-Cost, Secure Storage of HDCP Keys

Toronto and Ottawa, Canada - Oct 15^th, 2007 - Sidense, a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) IP cores, today announced Silicon Library Inc. (SLI), a Japan-based developer of HDMI products and IP, has manufactured HDMI products using Sidense's one-time programmable (OTP) technology to provide secure encryption key storage.

Sidense Qualifies 1T-Fuse™ in UMC's 130nm Process

Embedded non-volatile memory IP ideal for low cost, secure applications.

Toronto and Ottawa, Canada - June 11^th, 2007 - Sidense, a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) IP cores, today announced it has qualified its logic non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP) in UMC's 130nm standard logic CMOS process.

Sidense Strengthens Market Position with ViXS License Deal

Toronto and Ottawa, ON - February 23^rd, 2007 - Sidense, a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) IP cores, today announced that ViXS Systems, the leading developer of video processing and wireless solutions, has licensed Sidense's SiFuse one-time programmable (OTP) technology to provide secure key storage for its XCodeTM series of video processors.

Sidense CEO to Present at IP-SOC Conference

December 4^th, 2006, Toronto, ON - Sidense Corporation announced today that Xerxes Wania, CEO of the company will be taking part in the IP/SOC 2006 (IP-Based SoC Design) conference December 6th and 7th in Grenoble, France.

Sidense Joins ARM Connected Community

Ottawa, Canada - November 22^nd, 2006 - Sidense today announced it is a new member in the ARM^® Connected Community, the industry's largest ecosystem of ARM technology-based products and services.

Sidense Receives Funding from Tech Capital Partners

Memory IP solution provides increased density and security for consumer electronics applications

Ottawa and Waterloo, ON - September 22^nd, 2006 - Tech Capital Partners, a venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology companies, today announced it has invested in Sidense, a developer of memory semiconductor intellectual property (MSIP) cores for the non-volatile memory (NVM) market. The funds will be used to expand marketing and sales efforts.

Sidense Announces Appointment of Steven Cliadakis as VP Worldwide Sales

September 14^th, 2006, Ottawa and Toronto ON - Sidense, developer of non-volatile memory intellectual property (IP) cores for use in digital and analog devices, today announced that Steven Cliadakis has joined the company as Vice President of Worldwide Sales. Mr. Cliadakis will operate from Sidense's newly opened office in the Bay Area.

Sidense to Deliver OTP Cores in UMC's 90nm and 65nm Process Nodes

OTP memory IP supplier to provide a path to cost reduction to SoC designers

OTTAWA, Canada, and HSINCHU, Taiwan - April 25^th, 2006 - Sidense Corp., a provider of One-Time-Programmable (OTP) memory intellectual property (IP) and UMC (NYSE: UMC, TSE: 2303), a leading global semiconductor foundry, today announced that Sidense's 1T-fuse™ family of embedded OTP cores are slated to be silicon-verified in UMC 90nm and 65nm processes through UMC's IP Alliance Program and offered for use to system-on-chip (SoC) designers. The cores are scalable to UMC's CMOS processes without requiring additional mask or processing steps, providing users with shortened time-to-market and a path to cost reduction for their current and future designs.

Sidense offers One Time Programmable (OTP) macro in UMCs 130nm Logic CMOS process

Ottawa, Canada - January 9^th, 2006 - Sidense Corp. announced today that it has developed an embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP) core, targeted towards UMC's 130nm standard logic digital CMOS process.

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