Themis Computer Announces a New Family of AMD-based
Single Processor VMEbus Computers

AMD 64-bit processors provide the reliability, scalability and high performance to run Mission-Critical Linux, Sun Solaris 9 and 10, and Microsoft Windows XP applications with Themis' new TA64 VMEbus Computers

FREMONT, California -- February 22, 2005 - - Themis Computer has announced a new family of TA64™ VMEbus computers. The TA64 is the first in a new family of 6U VMEbus computer boards and is based on AMD's Turion™ 64 Mobile processor. The TA64 is backward compatible with the USPIIe™ Single Board Computer, at the application source code level, and features front panel and backplane compatibility, including all I/O, switches and indicators. The TA64 runs 32-bit Sun®Solaris™ 8 and 9, and 64-bit Solaris 10, Windows® and Linux®.

Themis' new TA64 VMEbus computers demonstrate its commitment to provide embedded computing markets with the industry's widest breadth of high performance VME single board computers. The TA64 has an on-board PMC Slot and inter-board stacking connector that allows expansion for graphics and PMC carrier cards.

The TA64 includes a high performance Universe II VME64x interface, dual Ultra320 interface, two 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, two or more USB ports, AC97 audio, two serial ports, and one PS/2 port. These VME64 boards are available in one, two and three slot configurations that offer a wide range of I/O and performance options

The cost-effective TA64 single-slot configuration features a single Gigabit Ethernet port, support for Dual Ultra320 SCSI drives and a single 64-bit PMC slot. Memory is expandable to 4 GBytes of DDR333 memory. The 64-bit PMC slot can be used for local I/O or graphics expansion. Further I/O expansion is available via 64-bit PCI carrier cards. Expansion with a carrier card provides a significant increase in capabilities.

Designed for highest level of configuration flexibility and performance, the TA64 I/O expansion is supported via an inter-board stacking connector. Two PCI carrier cards allow expansion to a maximum of seven PMC slots.

The 2P2 carrier card offers multiple I/O expansion options, including two additional 64-bit PMC slots. This expanded I/O configuration provides AC97 audio, a second Gigabit Ethernet port with front panel RJ45, two multiprotocol serial ports and a software readable front panel rotary switch. These features make it ideal for data and telecommunications applications. The 2P3 carrier card provides three additional 64-bit, 33MHz PMC slots, maximizing user configurability.

Based on the AMD mobile Turion 64 processor, Themis' cost-effective TA64 has low (45 watt) power dissipation for a board of its class, and is highly flexible, making it suitable for high performance, embedded computing applications.

"Our TA64 single board computer provides low power options along with the high performance, reliability and scalability required by today's increasingly demanding applications," stated William E. Kehret, president of Themis Computer. "These new SBCs provide a migration path for Solaris and its applications, while providing a new, cost effective and high performance host, for a broad range of LINUX and Windows applications. Today Themis Computer offers rugged AMD and SPARC-based VMEbus and Compact PCI single board computers, for the most demanding voice and data applications," Mr. Kehret added.

Significant features of the Top64-LP family of VMEbus computers include:

• AMD Mobile Turion 64 Processor
• 567 SPECint2K and 532 SPECfp2K (higher performance is available at higher power dissipation - contact factory)
• Estimated Typical Power 45 Watts
• Up to 4 GB of DDR333 SDRAM memory
• Phoenix Bios

VME Interface

• VME64x front panel latches
• Universe II VME64x interface
• System and front panel LEDS

Expansion Capabilities

• Carrier board PCI I/O expansion option supports up to four (4) PMC slots

The Themis TA64 VMEbus computers support 32-bit Sun Solaris 8, 9 and 64-bit Solaris 10, Linux, Windows XP and WindowsServer 2003. Solaris 10, Sun's latest release, is today's preferred software development platform, with advanced multi-threading performance advantages, real-time characteristics, and a wide choice of off-the-shelf third party software.

The TA64 is designed for a wide range of industrial and military applications. The TA64 offers an easy performance upgrade for UltraSPARC II and x86 based systems. Its low power and single slot configuration provides a performance boost with minimal or no system redesign.

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 SMP platforms. Themis Rugged Enterprise Servers feature superior rigidity and low weight, while providing 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 TA64, the USPIIIi™, the 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 VME-based boards and systems products provide increased processing power and system reliability for demanding application environments, while achieving a net reduction in total cost of ownership.

TA64 Price and Availability

With OEM pricing below $5,000, the TA64 VMEbus SBCs will be available in the second quarter of 2005. Please contact factory for evaluation units or for volume order requirements.

About Themis Computer

Themis Computer is a leading developer and supplier of high performance VME/Compact PCI single-board computers and graphics controllers, in PMC as well as VME form factors, and systems for mission-critical applications. Themis' innovative, COTS-based computing solutions are designed to provide improved life cycle management in demanding applications such as telecommunications, military/aerospace, and industrial embedded environments. 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

TA64, USPIIIi, USPIIe-Gb, USPIIe-USB, USPIIe-cPCI, TGA3D+, and TGA-100 are trademarks of Themis Computer. Sun, Sun Microsystems, Solaris, and UltraSPARC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All SPARC trademarks are used under license and are trademarks or registered trademarks of SPARC International, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Products bearing SPARC trademarks are based upon an architecture developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc. AMD and Turion are trademarks or registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. HyperTransport is a licensed trademark of the HyperTransport Technology Consortium. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective companies.

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