Apex Connect is simple to use and install

8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ Apex Digital has teamed up withZilog, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZILG), to develop the Apex Connect Home Controller, aneasy-to-use device that provides customized control of home audio/videoproducts and a variety of devices that use INSTEON or Z-Wave technology forlights, blinds thermostats and more.With the Apex Connect Home Controller introduced today at CES, a browser-basedsmart phone, iPhone, iPod touch, PC or PDA can be turned into a comprehensivehome controller via an existing wireless network in your home. The controller,which features learning functionality to teach and control other Infrared(IR)-based controllers that consumers have in their homes, is a collaborativeeffort between Apex Digital, a leading provider of consumer electronicdevices, and Zilog, Inc., a global supplier of innovative embedded controlsolutions."The new Apex Connect Home Controller is based on Zilog's Crimzon Connectstechnology and provides mobile device users with personalized home controlcapabilities in the palm of their hand," said Michelle Leyden Li, generalmanager of Zilog's home control business unit. "At Zilog, we have a richhistory of bringing innovative products to the market place. Our new CrimzonConnects technology, which includes application level software for Apple'siPhone mobile phone, is the latest example of the type of cutting-edgeinnovation you can expect to see from Zilog.""Apex Digital is known for providing its customers with innovative consumerelectronics, and we're excited to announce our new Apex Connect HomeController here at CES," said Jeannie Vogler, Apex Digital's senior vicepresident of Global Sales & Marketing.Apex Connect Ideal for iPhone and iPod Touch UsersThe device features native application support for Apple's iPhone mobiletelephone or iPod touch.

Users can download the application for the devicethey want to control from Apple's Apps Store through iTunes. The picture ofthe device becomes an icon on their iPhone, and they can use the buttons onthe picture to control their devices and personalize home control.Apex Connect is simple to use and install. Just attach the Apex Connect HomeController to a home wireless network using the network router set up, thendownload the Apex Connect application to an iPhone or iPod touch and thecontroller is ready to use. Market introduction of the controller is targetedin the second half of 2009.About Apex Digital Inc.Apex Digital Inc. is one of the country's leading providers and marketers ofhigh definition LCD televisions, portable media devices, solar powered lightsand digital set-top boxes.

Apex Digital is well recognized as one of thefastest growing companies in consumer electronics history. Headquartered in Walnut, Calif., Apex Digital Inc., iscommitted to expanding its worldwide distribution of innovative electronicproducts by offering new technologies under the following brands: ApexDigital, E2Go - Entertainment to Go, Xepa Technologies and Walnut Media. Formore information, visit Zilog, Inc.Zilog is a global supplier of application specific, embedded system-on-chip(SoC) solutions for secured transactions, consumer electronics and industrialapplication and an industry leader in remote control and universal IR databasesolutions. From its roots as an award-winning architect in the microprocessorand microcontroller industry, Zilog has evolved to become a leader inproduction-ready and custom-built SoC solution sets including hardware andsoftware.

Zilog is headquartered in San Jose, California, and employsapproximately 400 people around the world with sales offices in Asia, Europe,and North America. For more information about Zilog and its products, visit http:// StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks anduncertainties concerning the anticipated market introduction date of the ApexConnect Home Controller. These forward-looking statements relating toexpectations, plans or prospects for the Apex Connect Home Controller arebased upon the current expectations and beliefs of Zilog's management and aresubject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results todiffer materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Any of thesefactors could cause actual results to differ materially from those provided.For a detailed discussion of these and other cautionary statements, pleaserefer to the risk factors discussed in filings with the U.S. Securities andExchange Commission ("SEC"), including but not limited to, Zilog's AnnualReport on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 and anysubsequently filed reports. All documents also are available through the SEC'sElectronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval System (EDGAR) at http:// or from Zilog's website.Apex Connect is a trademark or registered trademark of Apex Digital Inc.