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Themis Computer Announces Affordable TGA-100 Graphics Accelerator For 24-bit, 2-D Graphics Support in a PMC Form Factor

New, low cost graphics adapter provides Sun XVR-100 compatibility for single and dual display applications in Solaris Platform Environments

FREMONT, California -- August 4, 2004 - - Themis Computer announced a low cost TGA-100™ Graphics Adapter. Offered in a PMC form factor, the TGA-100 is based upon the Sun Microsystems XVR-100 graphics technologies and operates with Themis' USPIIIi™ VMEbus computer, USPIIe-Gb™ and USPIIe-USB™ single-board-computers.

Themis' TGA-100 graphics accelerator uses the ATI Radeon 7000 chipset, which accesses 32 MB of local DDR SDRAM frame buffer memory. The TGA-100 graphics board is a single half-length PMC card compliant with PCI version 2.1. The on-board ASIC provides the host bus (33 MHz or 66 MHz) PCI interface for the graphics board and its graphics engine. The board requires only 6 watts of power.

The TGA-100 adaptor provides Solaris™ and Linux® users high screen resolutions, up to 1920 x 1200, and a color palette with up to 16.7 million colors. Themis' new TGA-100 boards are designed for use with analog CRT and analog flatpanel monitors. A DVI connector provides support for PanelLink compatible displays.

"We're focused on designing and building reliable, high performance computing solutions for our customers mission-critical applications," stated William E. Kehret, president of Themis Computer. "Our TGA-100 graphics adapter is an affordable, 24-bit, 2-D graphics solution that lowers the total cost of computing while also providing good value. Our TGA-100 series of graphics adapters extends the display application range of our customers investments in Solaris applications."

The TGA-100 includes HD-15 and DVI-I video connectors that provide users with both digital and analog video outputs as well the ability to drive two displays at up to 1920x1200 resolution. Because Themis TGA-100 graphics accelerator supports the Solaris 8 and Solaris 9 Operating Environments, user software investments are protected. Providing native Solaris support and Sun XVR-100 compatibility in a PMC form factor, the TGA-100 is an ideal replacement for other PMC graphics boards.

The TGA-100 graphics accelerator features include:
• The TGA-100 is a Sun XVR-100 compatible PMC graphics board
• ATI Radeon 7000 graphics engine
• Low cost graphics adaptor provides 2-D, 24-bit color graphics
• 16MB or 32MB DDR SDRAM
• 32-Bit, 33-/66-MHz PCI interface
• Triple 8-bit palette DAC supports pixel rates up to 350 MHz
• Dual-display and high resolution support
- 24-bit support for up to 1280 x 1200 resolutions @ 75 Hz
• Solaris OpenGL® compatibility
• Operating resolutions: 640x480 to 1920x1080
• Solaris 8 and 9 operating environment support
• Sun OpenGL for Solaris 1.3 and later
• Designed for reliable operation in extreme environments - up to 40 G shock @ 20 ms and -5 to 55° C operating temperatures

TGA-100 specifications include:
• PMC form factor
• PCI version 2.2 with full bus mastering and scatter/gather support
• Operating resolutions - 640x480 to 1920x1080 (1280x1024 on DVI port)
• Triple 8-bit palette DAC supports pixel rates up to 350MHz
• Two independent CRT controllers to support two asynchronous simultaneous display paths
• DDC1 and DDC2B+ for plug and play monitors
• Single channel 128-bit memory interface using SDRAM to build 16 or 32 MB configurations
(Operating frequency is 67MHz minimum to 183MHz maximum, SDR or DDR)
• Video Connectors: VGA Analog
- HD15
- DVI digital
• Temperature Range (Operating): -5 - 55°C, (Non-Operating): -40 - 85 °C
• Humidity: 10 - 95% non-condensing
• Vibration (Operating): 0.5g from 4 - 2khz, (Non-Operating) 2.0g from 4 - 2khz
• Power Requirements: +5V (± 5%) @ 1.2 Amps maximum
• Power Consumption: 6 Watts
• Dimensions (HxD): 2.952" (75mm) x 5.905" (150mm)
• Weight: approximately 3.5 oz.

Themis Computer's Environmentally Robust Servers and Single-Board Computers

Themis Computer is a leading provider of embedded computers for mission critical applications. Themis offers a broad range of compact, multi-vendor servers, including Intel® and Sun Microsystems-based dual and four-way SMP platforms, featuring rugged construction, high performance, superior scalability and ease of maintenance.

Themis provides a broad range of high performance VME and Compact PCI single board computers and graphics controllers for the embedded market. Themis' family of VMEbus embedded computing products comprises the new USPIIIi™, the new USPIIe-Gb™ with Gigabit interface (dual 10/100/1000 ports on the front panel), the USPIIe-USB™, the USPIIe-cPCI™, the TGA3D+™ and TGA-100™ PMC graphics mezzanine card. Themis' single board computers have been performance tested to MIL-S-901D, Class A standards, with equipment shock loads of 40 G's.

Themis' high performance servers, single-board computers and graphics controllers are now being integrated into advanced communications and defense systems, worldwide. The Themis Computer family of COTS VME-based boards and systems products provide increased processing power and system reliability to demanding application environments, while achieving a net reduction in total cost of ownership.

TGA-100 Pricing and Availability

The Themis Computer TGA-100 Graphics Adapters start at $995.00 (single quantity) and they are available for immediate shipment.

About Themis Computer

Themis Computer is a leading developer and supplier of high performance VME and Compact PCI single-board computers, as well as systems based on ruggedized COTS motherboards and systems, for mission-critical telecommunications, military/aerospace, and industrial embedded applications. Themis provides open standards-based embedded computing platforms that support the Solaris™, Linux®, and Windows® NT operating systems. Themis' products incorporate features designed to ensure high reliability and availability while reducing the risks of failure caused by environmental extremes. An ISO 9001 certified company, Themis Computer practices Total Quality Management (TQM) in all areas of its business, from engineering and manufacturing to customer service. Themis Computer is headquartered in Fremont, California and offers worldwide service and support. For more information please visit www.themis.com or email: info@themis.com.

For more information, please contact:
THEMIS COMPUTER US
William Hansen
47200 Bayside Parkway
Fremont, California 94538
Phone: (510) 252-0870
Fax: (510) 490-5529
Email: bhansen@themis.com
info@themis.com
Website: www.themis.com

In Europe contact:
THEMIS COMPUTER EUROPE
5, rue Irène Joliot-Curie
38320 Eybens, France
Phone: +33 (0) 476-14-77-86
Fax: +33 (0) 476-14-77-89
Email: europe@themis.com

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