Sunnyvale, California — May 20, 2002 — Newnex Technology Corp. today announced that it would be a sponsor of the 1394 Developer's Conference, held in Redmond, Washington. The three-day conference beginning on Tuesday, June 25, 2002 will exhibit various products and designs significant to the innovative IEEE 1394 technology.

One of the featured exhibitions for Newnex will be the FireNex optical repeater. The attraction of the FireNex lies in its capabilities to send information across long distances with amazing speed and accuracy. FireNex sends IEEE1394 signals across an optical fiber cable up to 500 meters in length and up to 400 mbps in speed. Along with the optical repeater will be a display on automated 1394 testing devices, which allow for cost-efficient, quality production of 1394 cable assemblies.

For further information regarding the upcoming conference, go to the 1394 Trade Association website at www.1394ta.org.

Newnex brings to the market the latest interconnect products in IEEE 1394 technology, including 1394 cables and connectors. Over the past nine years, Newnex has developed a reputation for reliability and innovation that has made it possible to ensure quality performance in all its products. Visit Newnex at www.newnex.com and find out how to apply faster, easier connectivity on the latest consumer electronics and computer products.