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Global Caché Begins Shipping New Home Network Adpapter

Industries First All-In-One Modular Home Automation Product Connects Network to IR, Serial, and Relay Devices Simply and Easily

San Jose, CA and Las Vegas, NV USA - November 18, 2002 - (Lunch@Piero's/COMDEX Fall 2002) Global Caché, a premiere provider of products that enable technology in homes, announced today that it will begin shipping the Global Caché GC-100 Home Network Adapter at the end of this month. The GC-100 provides the means for IP-based software to access, control, and deliver services in a networked home to diverse and previously unconnected devices and appliances, such as audio/video, security, and lighting systems. Utilizing an exclusive modular mix-and-match hardware design the Home Network Adapter can be easily modified for each individual installation by sliding an additional module(s) into the GC-100 enclosure. The GC-100 connects Ethernet networks to IR, serial, and relay devices, and includes analog/digital functions.

"Global Caché thinks like we do," said Dan Quigley, Executive Vice President of Lantronix, Applications Division, "with products based on standards and open systems. We see the GC-100 as a key enabling product, providing a hardware platform for easy and cost-effective installations of network-based home control and automation software. The installers and integrators that have previewed it have all reacted very enthusiastically and see it as a great way to replace high priced proprietary systems with a more powerful and less costly system utilizing Premise SYS® PC-based home control and automation software."

The Global Caché GC-100 addresses the growing number of homes with high-bandwidth Internet and networking capability and enables the use of network-based software to control and automate diverse devices throughout the home, eliminating costly and complex proprietary systems. Additionally, the Global Caché GC-100 replaces the current requirement for installers using open systems to piggyback diverse devices from several vendors with one easy to use product.

The GC-100 Home Network Adapter currently includes three models, the GC-100-06, GC-100-12, and GC-100-18. All ship standard with a power supply, network connection, and enclosure capable of holding additional module(s).

The different functions are:

• Serial – RS232, up to 57.6Kbaud two-way communication with hardware and software handshaking.
• Relay – 24V at .5 amps contact rating with transient voltage suppression.
• IR Out – Independent (zoned) output that can drive up to 4 LEDs with up to 200KHz carrier frequency. The output will auto-configure when required to operate with Sony S-Link.
• IR In – Will support commonly supplied IR input devices for learning.
• Analog/digital input (AI) – A diode protected 24V input. Voltage levels are measured when polled or an interrupt can be initiated at a pre-configured trip level for sensor input.

"We previewed the GC-100 at CEDIA this fall and received rave reviews. We were thrilled to receive such strong affirmation that we are filling a real need in the home technology market," said Walt Keller, Global Caché President. "Our company charter is to identify problems in the emerging home technology market and to provide cost-effective solutions as quickly as possible. We feel gratified that we've achieved this goal with our first product, the Home Network Adapter, and are committed to providing focused product solutions."

Look for Global Caché in booth 650 during EHX in Long Beach on November 13th through 14th.

About Global Caché, Inc.
Global Caché, based in Silicon Valley, is dedicated to producing state-of-the-art products that enable technology in homes. Our debut product, the Home Network Adapter, provides the means for PC-based home automation and management software to access, control, and deliver services in a networked home to diverse and previously unconnected devices and appliances. Global Caché sells direct to installers and system integrators, and through distributors and OEMs. For more information on Global Caché and our products and services or to place an order, visit online at www.globalcache.com or call us at 408-270-1300.

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