DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION TERMINATES NEGOTIATIONS WITH CIRRUS LOGIC,
INC. FOR SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING RELATIONSHIP

MAYNARD, Mass. -- February 15, 1996 -- Digital Equipment Corporation
(NYSE:DEC) today announced that it has terminated negotiations with Cirrus
Logic, Inc. (Nasdaq:CRUS) of Fremont, California to establish a
semiconductor manufacturing relationship consistent with the terms of a
Memorandum of Understanding, signed in December 1995.

Robert E. Caldwell, vice president, Digital Semiconductor, commented,
"Business conditions have altered for Cirrus Logic in a way that makes it
impossible for us to continue negotiations. Digital will resume
discussions with other parties to optimize the investment in our
state-of-the-art Fab 6 semiconductor facility in Hudson, Massachusetts in
order to maximize the competitive advantage it represents."

Digital Equipment Corporation is the world's leader in open client/server
solutions from personal computing to integrated worldwide information
systems. Digital's scalable Alpha platforms, storage, networking, software
and services, together with industry-focused solutions from business
partners, help organizations compete and win in today's global
marketplace.
 
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