EXHIBIT 99

Nikki Richardson
(508) 493-6369

Pat Spratt
(508) 493-7182


             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.
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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."

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