SAN JOSE, California, June 2 /PRNewswire/ --

Atmel(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML), an inventor and leading provider of
swipe sensor technology and solutions, announced today that its FingerChip(R)
fingerprint sensor solution has been selected by Rise Computer, Inc. for its
RX5622 LCD PC. Rise will showcase this biometrics-capable LCD PC during 2008
Computex in Taipei, Taiwan.

Atmel's FingerChip solution as a standard feature enhances consumer
friendliness in the RX5622 LCD PC by allowing users to conveniently manage
user accounts and passwords and protect data via finger swipes. The RX5622
LCD PC features a slim, all-in-one 19" touch screen LCD display integrating
the latest Intel Quad Core technology along with other consumer friendly
options, such as WiFi(R), Bluetooth(R), built-in speakers, Webcam and TV
tuner.

Atmel's FingerChip solution is based on its unique thermal sensing
technology. It provides excellent fingerprint image capture, >25kv ESD
protection, and superior protection against mechanical and chemical erosion.
It works seamlessly with Atmel's Trusted Platform Module for a
"one-stop-shop" for PC security.

"We have chosen the Atmel FingerChip solution for its robust fingerprint
imaging capabilities and end-to-end design support capabilities," commented
Rocky Ma, Director of R&D from Rise. "Its excellent performance against dry,
wet, dirty, greasy and other types of difficult fingers guarantees the best 
of user experience during every day, real life usage scenarios. And we
appreciate the integration support from the local Atmel team in Taiwan to
ensure the most ergonomic design necessary for the best biometrics
performance."

"RX5622 LCD PC from Rise is truly impressive in its ability to pack so
many user friendly features along with desktop PC performance in a slick,
all-in-one LCD display," said Bruno Charrat, Director of Biometrics Product
Line at Atmel. "We are pleased to work with Rise to enhance the overall
usability of the LCD PC with our turnkey fingerprint sensor solution
optimized specifically for the PC. And we look forward to continue our
penetration into the PC market."

Both Atmel and Rise are exhibitors at Computex 2008 in Taipei. Please
come to see Atmel's FingerChip and TPM solutions at Booth N027 and Rise's LCD
PC at Booth L329a, L330, L331a and L332.

About Atmel

Atmel is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of
microcontrollers, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio
frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest
intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide
the electronics industry with complete system solutions focused on consumer,
industrial, security, communications, computing and automotive markets.

About Rise Computer

RISE COMPUTER INC. is one of the leading and innovated designers and
quality manufacturers developing high-performance All-In-One LCD Panel PC and
IA/IPC Motherboards in the market.

(C) 2008 Atmel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Atmel(R), logo and
combinations thereof, FingerChip(R), and others, are registered trademarks,
or trademarks of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries. WiFi(R) is a
registered trademark of WiFi Alliance. Other terms and product names may be
trademarks of others.

Information:

For more information on Atmel's TPM products, go to
http://www.atmel.com/products/embedded

For more information on Atmel's FingerChip products, go to
http://www.atmel.com/products/biometrics

Press Contacts:
    Nancy Moore, Marketing Communications Manager
    Tel: +1-719-540-3262, Email Nancy.Moore@atmel.com

    Helen Perlegos, Public Relations
    Tel: +1-408-487-2963, Email: hperlegos@atmel.com



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