Intersil Techwell Introduces the TW2960 4-Channel 960H Video Decoder, at China Public Security Expo 2011

Hikvision Designs New 960H Video Decoder into Next Generation DVRs

Shenzhen, China - October 30 2011 - Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today introduces the TW2960 4-channel 960H video decoder.

The TW2960 is an enhanced next generation 4-channel video decoder that supports the new 960H technology. This patent pending technology allows analog video definition up to 960 lines, a significant upgrade from the traditional video definition of 760 lines. With this new "analog HD" solution, next-generation DVR platforms can create higher resolution video without changing the existing analog CCTV infrastructure.

Hikvision Designs the TW2960 into New DVR Platforms
Intersil also announces that Hikvision, one of the leading developers of surveillance DVR solutions, has designed the TW2960 into its next generation DVR platforms. Hikvision expects to strengthen its leadership position in the surveillance market with this new technology advancement.

"Intersil Techwell continues to lead in video technology innovation and remains the unquestioned gold standard in the surveillance industry. We are actively working with them on these new 960H platforms," said Weiqi Wu, Executive Vice President of Hikvision.

"We are excited to partner with Hikvision on new technology innovations, such as our new TW2960," said Huibert Verhoeven, Vice President and General Manager High Speed Infrastructure products at Intersil. "Hikvision will be able to lead the surveillance industry into the 960H world with this new technology."

Intersil Techwell will be demonstrating the new TW2960 at the China Public Security Exhibition show in Shenzhen China (Oct. 29th - Nov. 1st).

About Intersil
Intersil Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog, mixed signal and power management semiconductors. The Company's products address some of the fastest growing markets within the communications, computing, consumer and industrial industries. For more information about Intersil or to find out how to become a member of our winning team, visit the Company's web site and career page at www.intersil.com.

About Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology
Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. is one of the world's leading suppliers of video surveillance products and solutions. With the largest R&D team in the industry and capability of continuous innovation, Hikvision's product offerings include hybrid DVRs, NVRs, standalone DVRs, digital video servers, compression cards, high-definition IP cameras and speed domes. These products are used in more than 100 countries and have been used to secure various security applications around the world. For more information, please visit Hikvision's website at www.hikvision.com.

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