Aavid Announces Universal Low Cost Fan Heat Sink for ZIF Socket Microprocessors.GUADALAJARA, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 1998-- One-Stop Solution Includes Push-Pin Attachments and Interface Material Today at Mexitronica '98, Aavid Thermal Products, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aavid Thermal Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: AATT AATT Advanced Air Transportation Technologies (NASA air traffic control project) AATT Advanced Aviation Transportation Technology AATT Advanced Air Traffic Technologies (US FAA) AATT Absolute Arrival Time Technique ), the world's leader in thermal management for power and digital electronics, announced its solutions for today's popular ZIF socket (Zero Insertion Force socket) A type of socket designed for easy insertion of pin grid array (PGA) chips. The chip is easily dropped into the socket's holes, and a lever is pulled down to lock it in. microprocessors. Aavid designed its newest microprocessor cooler as a drop-in solution that works with Intel(R), Cyrix(R), AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. (R), and IDT IDT Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA, USA) IDT I Don't Think IDT Identity Theft IDT Interrupt Descriptor Table IDT Integrated DNA Technologies IDT Inactive Duty Training IDT Instructional Design & Technology (R) CPUs. In addition, the clip design works for both the Socket 7 ZIF and the new 370 pin ZIF. The end result is a thermal solution that meets the demands of the cost-conscious computer manufacturer. Cutting Customer Costs According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Aavid's Marketing Manager, Chris Chapman, "Today's basic personal computer market is not limited to one brand of microprocessor, especially in the sub-$1000 PC market. Many successful CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. manufacturers source low-cost microprocessors packaged in a PGA (1) (Professional Graphics Adapter) An early IBM PC display standard for 3D processing with 640x480x256 resolution. It was not widely used. (2) (Programmable Gate Array) See gate array and FPGA. device that is then placed in a socket on a motherboard. Aavid's new low-cost solution (Product No. 029629) offers a universal fan heat sink solution that meets industry standards and will work for 90% of all applications at the required price points." The fan uses a dual feed through four-pin connector which connects easily to the power supply. The fan has a reliability of 20,000 hours (continuous) in the application and Aavid guarantees performance for one full year. For higher fan life and different connector options, please contact the factory. Aavid's solution attaches to the socket with a clip (Product No. 116700F00000), which has been a cornerstone product to the PC industry since the beginning of Pentium processors. A locking rail is an important feature of this heat sink as it further reduces movement during the worst environmental conditions. Aavid includes a phase change interface material to bridge the gap between the CPU and the heat sink to ensure robust thermal performance. An easy to remove pull tab improves assembly time and protects the material from dust and debris during shipping. Pricing and Availability Aavid's fan heat sink with clips and interface material are available now for $3.57 a unit for quantities of 10,000 FOB FOB 1) adj. short for Free on Board, meaning shipped to a specific place without cost. 2) Friend of Bill (Clinton). (See: Free on Board) California. They are also available in prototype quantities. For additional pricing, technical specifications and assistance, contact: customer service department, Aavid Thermal Products, Inc., 603-224-9988. Company Background Aavid Thermal Products, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aavid Thermal Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: AATT) is the world's leading provider of thermal technologies for removing damaging heat from digital and power electronics. 1997 sales totaled $135 million and were driven by the principal industries served by Aavid including: computers, transportation, telecommunications, power supplies and uninterrupted power supplies, motor controls and power conversion. Aavid services diversified markets in North America, Europe and the Far East. Additional information on Aavid Thermal Products is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.aavid.com. "Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. " Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995 Matters discussed in this news release are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, fluctuation in the semiconductor markets, competitive products and pricing, availability of aluminum and other raw materials and other risks indicated in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corp. Cyrix is a registered trademark of Cyrix Corp. AMD is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. IDT is a registered trademark of Integrated Device Technology IDT (NASDAQ: IDTI) was founded in 1980 as a semiconductor vendor. Employing approximately 2500 people worldwide, headquartered in San Jose, California and operating a fab in Hillsboro, Oregon, the company both designs and fabricates semiconductor components. , Inc. Photographs are available on request. |
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