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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 8, 1996
TCSI Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada 0-19377 68-0140975
(State of incorporation) (Commission (IRS Employer
File Number) Identification No.)
2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, California 94704
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (510) 649-3700
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Item 5. Other Events.
On October 8, 1996, TCSI Corporation issued a press release, a
copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 28.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
TCSI Corporation
By: /s/Paul A. Farmer
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Paul A. Farmer
Chief Financial Officer
Date: October 8, 1996
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
28. Press Release, dated October 8, 1996
TCSI Announces New Suite of Software and Hardware
Development Tools for the Lode DSP Core
TCSI Makes Developing for Lode Easier
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For additional information contact:
TCSI Corporation
Investor Inquiries:
Leigh Salvo - (510) 649-3800
Press Inquiries:
Holly McArthur - (510) 420-5787
BOSTON, Massachusetts, DSP World Expo - October 8, 1996 - TCSI
Corporation (Nasdaq: TCSI), the global provider of software to the
telecom industry, today announced the immediate availability of a
complete software and hardware development platform for the Lode Digital
Signal Processor (DSP) core. Lode is an advanced, 16-bit DSP designed
for higher performance in digital cellular, speech, and voice
communications applications. The new suite of tools includes four
components: an assembler, linker, simulator, and a hardware development
platform. The software components allow the DSP programmer to develop
and verify application software. The hardware platform enables a DSP
programmer to analyze the efficiency of an application before
implementation. Released in conjunction with today's announcement of a
flexible licensing program for Lode, this suite of user-friendly
software and hardware development tools is designed to help customers
get Lode-based products to market faster.
"TCSI understands that once a customer has taken advantage of our
flexible and cost-effective Lode licensing program, they will need tools
to help them bring applications to market rapidly," stated Hatch Graham,
senior vice president and general manager for TCSI. "Our new, extensive
suite of development tools is designed to provide the momentum our
customers need to get ahead of their competitors."
TCSI's suite of Lode software and hardware development tools includes:
* LodeAsm - The Lode assembler converts Lode sources files in
assembly language into object files that can be linked into
executable tables.
* LodeLink - The Lode linker converts assembled files into executable
files that can be used by Lode core or by the simulator.
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* LodeSim - The Lode simulator operates on Lode executable files to
validate the instruction set and provide a platform for code
development.
* LodeICE - The Lode In Circuit Emulation (ICE) hardware development
platform.
Pricing and Availabilty
These software development tools are available immediately from TCSI.
Pricing for the bundled LodeAsm, LodeLink, and LodeSim product starts at
$995. The LodeICE hardware development platform, available in Q4 1996,
is expected to be priced at $6,995. For more information on TCSI's Lode
product line, please visit DSP Net on the World Wide Web at
www.dspnet.com.
TCSI Corporation
TCSI Corporation provides object-oriented software products, services,
and solutions to the telecom industry worldwide. Service providers and
equipment manufacturers deploy TCSI's software to enable a range of
customer services, automated processes, and the management of broadband,
wireless, and intelligent networks. TCSI serves its customers in
offices throughout North America, Europe, and the Pacific Rim.
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