Appian Graphics Introduces Only Dual-Output Graphics Chip Designed Specifically for Multi-Display Users.Business Editors, High-Tech Writers REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 25, 2000 Leveraging its experience and market leadership, Appian Graphics Since its inception in 1994, Appian Graphics was one of the leading suppliers of multi-monitor graphics accelerators. The company was famous for its Jeronimo and Gemini product lines, and for the HydraVision display management software. introduces "Appian AGX" -- a high-performance graphics chip with dual-output design Appian Graphics(R), the leading supplier of multi-monitor display solutions, today announced Appian AGX(TM), the first dual-output graphics processor designed for the specific needs of the extended desktop user. Appian AGX has features not seen in other dual-output graphics chips, such as resolution support for 3200x1200x32 bpp at 85hz (1600x1200 per monitor), two 24-bit digital outputs, PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). or AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) A high-speed 32-bit port from Intel for attaching a display adapter to a PC. It provides a direct connection between the card and memory, and only one AGP slot is on the motherboard. support, high performance 2D and 3D acceleration, and multi-function device support under Windows(R) 2000. "This is the first chip that really delivers what the market is asking for," said Wallace Smith, chief executive officer and chairman of the board for Appian Graphics. "Other chips have been designed for the gaming market with dual-display support tacked on as an afterthought. We focus on the extended desktop, so we have designed in benefits that make a difference in a multiple display world." The most flexible display features on the market With dual independent RAMDACs and support for up to 32 MB SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) A type of dynamic RAM (DRAM) memory chip that has been widely used since the late 1990s. SDRAM chips eliminated wait states by dividing the chip into two cell blocks and interleaving data between them. or SGRAM (Synchronous Graphics RAM) A type of dynamic RAM chip that is similar to the SDRAM technology, but includes enhanced graphics features for use with display adapters. on a 128-bit data path, Appian AGX supports up to 1600x1200x32 bpp on two monitors as well as two 24 bit digital outputs. Appian AGX is the only graphics chip to support digital resolutions up to 1600x1200x24 bpp per display. Appian AGX has both AGP 1X/2X/4X and PCI bus support, allowing for greater than two-display support in one system, an industry requirement. The Appian AGX is also the only chip that will be a multi-function device, allowing for proper recognition and operation as a multi-display device in Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000 and next generation Microsoft operating systems The following is a list of Microsoft operating systems. For the codenames that Microsoft gave their operating systems, see Microsoft codenames. Before Windows
"While other dual output graphics chips are well suited to notebook and gaming applications, Appian AGX is the only chip with an appropriate feature set for the professional extended desktop," said Richard Clark, president and COO of Appian Graphics. "Using Appian AGX, you can have either digital or CRT (1) (C RunTime) See runtime library. (2) (Cathode Ray Tube) A vacuum tube used as a display screen in a computer monitor or TV. The viewing end of the tube is coated with phosphors, which emit light when struck by electrons. output or a combination of both running at high resolutions with excellent 2D and 3D performance on either the PCI or AGP bus. The Appian AGX provides ultimate productivity and flexibility for traders, programmers, digital content creators, graphic designers, and even general business users." Unparalleled 2D and 3D performance Appian created Appian AGX by licensing the latest generation Permedia(R) core from 3Dlabs(R), and then adding features for dual-display support and creating performance enhancements. Therefore, the Appian AGX has all the latest Permedia core features for exceptional performance, including DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. playback (motion compensation, color space conversion Changing one type of color-encoded signal into another. Converting from RGB to YUV and back to RGB are common color space conversions when working with video formats (see YUV). Converting from the display color space (RGB) to the printer color space (CMYK) is another common example. , and scaling), single-pass multi-texturing, full scene anti-aliasing, bump mapping, bilinear bi·lin·e·ar adj. Linear with respect to each of two variables or positions. Used of functions or equations. Adj. 1. bilinear - linear with respect to each of two variables or positions , trilinear tri·lin·e·ar adj. Relating to, having, or bounded by three lines. , and anisotropic filtering, and synchronization for multiple screens to prevent display interference. By creating the next generation Permedia chip, Appian was able to give Appian AGX a significant performance boost. Next generation enhancements include running the memory clock at 150MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. , adding a second full speed 330MHz RAMDAC (Random Access Memory Digital to Analog Converter) The VGA controller chip that maintains the color palette and converts data from memory into analog signals for the monitor. RAMDAC - Random Access Memory Digital-to-Analog Converter , enhancing the overlay unit for multiple monitor video, and numerous other chip core improvements. With the combination of Appian's multi-monitor expertise and the acclaimed Permedia OpenGL(R) engine, Appian AGX has unparalleled performance and dual-display features. For more specifications, see the Appian AGX fact sheet. Leading software support With over six years experience in developing industry leading multi-display device drivers and feature enhancements, Appian Graphics can offer unparalleled productivity and stability in its software. Appian offers both HydraVision(TM), extended desktop management software offering patented features that allow the user to quickly and easily manage the increased information on his desktop, and AppianXtras(TM), a suite of driver level technology and utilities that offer specific dual display features such as AppianRotate(TM) for portrait mode support, AppianMode(TM), for specialized resolution support, and AppianDeploy for enterprise-wide deployment and management of extended desktop solutions. Appian AGX Product Plans Appian AGX will be used in Appian's next generation of two- and four-port graphics boards to be announced To be announced (TBA) A contract for the purchase or sale of an MBS to be delivered at an agreed-upon future date but does not include a specified pool number and number of pools or precise amount to be delivered. and shipping in Q3 `00. The Appian AGX is also available to OEMs and other board manufacturers. About Appian Market leader Appian Graphics is the market leader for X-tended Desktop Solutions(TM), designing, manufacturing and marketing hardware, software, and technology for the extended desktop user. Appian dominates the multiple monitor industry with nearly half the market share, as reported in Jon Peddie Associates' April 1999 multi-monitor study. The company's solutions have been recognized by world-renowned technology leaders such as Compaq Computer Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) Corp., Dell Computer Corp. and Microsoft Corp. Additional information about the Redmond, Wash.-based company can be found on the World Wide Web at www.appian.com. Appian Graphics is a registered trademark of Appian Graphics Corp. Appian Gemini, Appian AGX, Appian Jeronimo, AppianXtras, HydraVision, and X-tended Desktop Solutions are trademarks of Appian Graphics Corp. Appian software programs and Appian hardware devices are covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,835,090; 5,848,294; 5,949,437. Additional patents are pending. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners |
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