Data I/O Announces ProLINE-RoadRunner(TM) Just-in-Time Programming Solution for Fuji NXT Placement Machines

Data I/O Announces ProLINE-RoadRunner(TM) Just-in-Time Programming Solution for Fuji NXT Placement Machines

September 26, 2006

    REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 26 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Data
I/O(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: DAIO), the world leader in
device programming and handling solutions, today announced
a new ProLINE-RoadRunner(TM) in-line programming solution
configured specifically for Fuji NXT placement machines.

    The ProLINE-Roadrunner is an in-line automated device
programming solution that programs flash memory and
microcontroller devices and presents them to the pick-point
of the Fuji NXT machine for placement onto the circuit
board. By providing "Just-in-Time" programming
capability, RoadRunner realizes inventory cost reductions
and high quality standards required in lean and Six Sigma
environments.

    "Fuji promotes the new, highly modular Fuji NXT
platform as ideal for high-mix, highly flexible
environments, but also for high-speed applications - the
best of both worlds," said Kent Lundgren, Marketing
Manager for the ProLINE-Roadrunner at Data I/O. "Data
I/O's Roadrunner is an ideal match for our common
customers, who wish to minimize cost and increase quality
by programming devices on a just-in-time process. With
hundreds of today's high-demand flash and microcontroller
devices supported, the RoadRunner is a compelling solution
even for high-mix environments. We are pleased to be
working with Fuji to make this solution available to our
customers," Lundgren added.

    The patented ProLINE-RoadRunner from Data I/O is the
world's only in-line automated programming feeder that
provides just-in-time programming of memory and
microcontroller devices. Unlike other solutions, the
ProLINE-RoadRunner mounts directly onto the placement
machine, with no additional floor space requirements.

    About Data I/O

    With more than 34 years of innovative leadership in
device programming solutions, Data I/O Corporation(R)
(Nasdaq: DAIO) provides manual and automated device
programming systems that specifically address the
requirements of engineering and manufacturing operations.
FlashCORE(TM) is the architecture behind a family of Flash
programmers that deliver the highest throughput and the
lowest cost per programmed device. The MultiSyte and
UniSite families provide universal support and versatility
to address a wide variety of programming needs. The
company's newest products are the ImageWriter line of
In-System Programming products, and the new FLX500
automated desktop device programming system. Data I/O
provides solutions beyond products, including a unique
Applications Services offering and global service and
support capability. Data I/O Corporation is headquartered
in Redmond, Washington. More information is available at
http://www.dataio.com or call 800-426-1045.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    All company and product names mentioned may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders and are used for identification purposes only. The
matters discussed in this news release include
forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and
uncertainties that may cause actual results to vary
significantly. These risks include market and competitive
factors, and other risks described in the Company's most
recent annual report and/or in any of its other filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company
assumes no obligation to update the information in this
release. Reference to the Company's website above does not
constitute incorporation of any of the information thereon
into this press release.

    For more information, please contact:

     Megan Miller 
     Data I-O Corporation
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail]

     Dennis McFarland 
     Goldstein Group Communications 
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail]

SOURCE  Data I/O Corporation