AMD's InterWave Processor to Ship in Compaq's Presario Ultimate Multimedia Line.

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1996--AMD today announced that Compaq Computer Corporation has selected the Am78C201 InterWave audio processor to supply high-fidelity wavetable audio for Compaq's new Presario 8000 Series of personal computers designed for the multimedia enthusiast.

The Presario 8000 Series features AMD's InterWave audio processor in combination with JBL Pro Premium-powered speakers to deliver superior CD-quality wavetable audio programmed into today's leading game and music applications.

"AMD's InterWave audio processor was chosen for its ability to deliver superior and uncompromising wavetable audio quality and ultra-low harmonic distortion levels," said Rod Schrock, vice president, Presario Desktop Products, Compaq. "Compaq is committed to delivering the most compelling, immersive multimedia experience available to the consumer, and the InterWave processor enables us to accomplish this goal."

"It is a great endorsement for the InterWave processor to be chosen by Compaq as the enabling audio technology for one of the world's premier lines of multimedia PCs," said Bob Krueger, vice president of AMD's I/O and Network Products Division.

AMD's InterWave audio processor offers the latest sound technology in a single chip: full-duplex voice communications capability for real-time interactive conversation over the Internet, a downloadable 16-bit, 32-voice stereo wavetable synthesizer, 16-bit recording and playback, an audio mixer compatible with the MPC Level 3 standard, a joystick port, a serial DSP port for upgrades, and a MIDI port. A full capability special effects processor is integrated onto the chip, offering features such as delay, chorus, reverb, echo and flanging.

The InterWave processor supports all of today's major PC-audio sound standards and provides an ideal engine for communicating over the Internet or running the Microsoft Windows 95 Game SDK audio feature set. It has been certified by Fat Labs to be 100 percent General MIDI compatible.

Compaq Computer Corporation is the world's largest supplier of personal computers, offering desktop PCs, portable PCs, servers and options. The company reported 1995 worldwide sales of $14.8 billion. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through Compaq marketing partners and sold directly to customers through Compaq Direct Plus at 800/888-5858.

AMD is a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and networked computer and communications markets. A Fortune 500 company, AMD produces processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices, and products for communications and networking applications. Founded in 1969, AMD is based in Sunnyvale, Calif., and has sales and manufacturing facilities worldwide. The company had revenues of $2.5 billion in 1995 (NYSE: AMD).

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