ATI Unveils the MOBILITY FIREGL T2 Mobile Workstation Processor.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MARKHAM, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2003 Desktop workstation-class graphics processing power for digital content creators and engineering professionals now available in HP Compaq mobile workstation nw8000 Delivering an impressive combination of innovative technologies and desktop performance levels to the mobile workstation market segment, ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :ATY ATY Air Textured Yarn (textile) ATY Watertown, SD, USA (Airport Code) ATY After-Tax Yield , NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ATYT ATYT ATI Technologies, Inc (stock symbol) ) today unveiled the MOBILITY(TM) FireGL(TM) T2 mobile workstation processor. Now shipping in the industry-leading HP Compaq mobile workstation nw8000, the MOBILITY FireGL T2 delivers the industry's best mobile workstation performance in key benchmarks including Viewperf 3dsmax-02 and proe-02 test suites(1). It also delivers lightning-fast geometry processing, realistic rendering, and optimized application performance for developers, CAD engineers and digital content creators. "The MOBILITY FireGL T2 delivers the ultimate combination of performance, portability, workstation features, and application certified software support for workstation users who no longer want to be strapped to the confines of their office," said Dinesh Sharma, Director of Workstation Products, ATI Technologies Inc. "The HP Compaq mobile workstation nw8000 has set the new gold standard for mobile workstation-class notebook PCs." ATI's MOBILITY FireGL T2 raises the bar in the mobile workstation market. For the first time, mobile workstations can deliver stunning graphics performance that rivals many desktop-class workstations. Based on the powerful FGL 1. FGL - Flow Graph Lisp. A distributed dataflow language for AMPS (Applicative Multi-Processing System). "A Loosely-Coupled Applicative Multi-Processing System", R. Keller et al, NCC, AFIPS June 1979, pp.613- 622. 2. FGL - Function Graph Language. Related to FEL. (TM) 9600 Visual Processing Unit (VPU VPU Video Processing Unit VPU Vice Presidential Unit (World Bank) VPU Vicaría Pastoral Universitaria (Santiago, Chile) VPU Vulnerable Prisoner Unit (UK) ), the MOBILITY FireGL T2 features the industry's highest performance mobile workstation solution and widest array of workstation features including: -- Certified for leading applications in the CAD and DCC (1) (Direct Cable Connection) A Windows 95/98 feature that allows PCs to be cabled together for data transfer. DCC actually sets up a network connection between the two machines. markets -- Proven OpenGL(R) and DirectX(R) 9 drivers with support for Windows(R) and Linux(R) platforms -- 128 MB high-speed DDR memory with 128-bit memory interface -- Hardware accelerated rendering for lightning fast 3D and 2D graphics acceleration -- Complete array of workstation features and functionality including dual monitor support, hardware accelerated anti-aliasing, overlay planes and more, providing superior image quality and productivity -- Fully programmable pixel and vertex shader support is now possible with ATI's SMARTSHADER(TM) technology, providing more control over content creation and added realism. Enables advanced per-pixel effects such as reflective bump mapping, anisotropic Refers to properties that differ based on the direction that is measured. For example, an anisotropic antenna is a directional antenna; the power level is not the same in all directions. Contrast with isotropic. lighting and Phong shading -- Maximized battery life and performance with ATI's POWERPLAY(TM) technology -- POWER-ON-DEMAND - constantly monitors system activity, dynamically adjusting clocks and voltage based on user scenario -- Up to 6 textures per single rendering pass and 8 samples per pixel -- 16 programmable sample modes, selectable on a per pixel basis -- Complete array of workstation features and functionality including dual monitor support, hardware accelerated anti-aliasing, overlay planes and more, providing superior image quality and productivity -- Integrated dual-channel LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) A transmission method for sending digital information. LVDS sends data over data high and data low lines rather than data and ground. , with support for QXGA (Quantum XGA) A screen resolution of 2048x1536 pixels. See PC display modes.  resolutions (2048x1536) with an integrated 165 MHz TMDS (Transition Minimized Differential Signaling) A transmission method for sending digital information from a personal computer, set-top box or other video source to a flat panel display. Developed by Silicon Image, Sunnyvale, CA (www.siliconimage. transmitter (Digital Flat Panels) About the Company ATI Technologies Inc. is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative 3D graphics and digital media silicon solutions. An industry pioneer since 1985, ATI is the world's foremost visual processing unit (VPU) provider and is dedicated to deliver leading-edge performance solutions for the full range of PC and Mac desktop and notebook platforms, workstation, set-top and digital television, game console and handheld markets. With 2003 revenues in excess of US $1.3 billion, ATI has more than 2,200 employees in the Americas, Europe and Asia. ATI common shares trade on NASDAQ (ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. (ATY). Copyright 2003 ATI Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. ATI and ATI product and product feature names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice. For media or industry analyst support, visit our Web site at http://www.ati.com (1) Mobility FireGL T2 running in HP nw8000 - 3D Studio Max - 13.71, Pro ENGINEER - 24.50; Nvidia Quadro FX Go700 running in similarly configured competitive mobile workstation - 3D Studio Max - 13.27, Pro ENGINEER - 22.13 |
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