Cell Computing, Inc. Introduces the 700MHz Plug-N-Run System-On-Module for High Performance Embedded Applications.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Embedded System Conference BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2001 Ultra-thin Cell Computing(R) Plug-N-Run(TM) modules provide low-power, high-performance, high-availability PC/AT See AT. functionality in a single component for high-throughput embedded applications Cell Computing, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of System-On-Module components for the embedded industry, today introduced the low-power, high-performance 700MHz Plug-N-Run embedded system-on-module for performance driven embedded applications in test & measurement, medical, military/aerospace, e-kiosk, transportation, and industrial automation industries. Cell's new Plug-N-Run module integrates complete AT motherboard functionality, including thermal interface, graphics controller and a low-power Intel(R) Pentium(R) III processor at 700MHz in a 3.0" x 5" x 0.7" ultra-compact package. This componentization allows OEMs to reduce time-to-market and lower development cost and risk, while focusing on their core competencies -- software and applications, data acquisition, networking, display and other sub-systems -- while providing highly differentiated products to their markets. "With the 700MHz Plug-N-Run Cell Computing further affirms its leadership in Systems-On-Module components for performance oriented embedded applications," stated Kishan Jainandunsing, vice president of marketing at Cell Computing. "Cell continues to push the limits of what is considered feasible in an ultra-compact footprint, while our customers continue to exploit opportunities to offer enhanced features on their products, delivering high performance at an affordable price and power budget. The 700MHz Plug-N-Run offers complete plug-compatibility with all other Plug-N-Run modules. Thus we provide our customers with a scalable upgrade path, and the ability to continue to bring innovative features to their customers." "With the 700MHz Plug-N-Run micro-motherboard component, Cell Computing further increases the pace at which its customers can now bring out new products and features," said Ken Glazer, vice president of business development at Cell Computing. "Market pressures continue to quicken the pace at which new product features are introduced, causing shorter product life cycles in every segment of the embedded industry. It is therefore critical that today's successful companies leverage quick time-to-market technologies, like our Plug-N-Run, in order to remain successful tomorrow." Plug-N-Run Features Cell's Plug-N-Run modules feature Intel processors and support for up to 512MB 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. (up to 256MB ECC (1) (Error-Correcting Code) A type of memory that corrects errors on the fly. See ECC memory. (2) (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) A public key cryptography method that provides fast decryption and digital signature processing. SDRAM on selected models), PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). and X-BUS expansion buses, an AGP graphics controller with 4MB VRAM See video RAM. VRAM - video random-access memory and LCD and 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. interfaces. Peripheral I/O interfaces include dual USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. and RS232 COM ports, IDE, FDD (1) Abbreviation for floppy disk drive. See floppy disk. (2) (Frequency Division Duplexing) A transmission method that separates the transmitting and receiving channels with a guard band (some amount of spectrum that acts as a buffer or insulator). , LPT, and PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports. Cell provides each module with an industry-standard Phoenix (R)BIOS and support for Windows(R) 98, 2000, NT, and NTE (NT Embedded) See Windows XP Embedded. . Many of Cell's customers also run Linux, FreeBSD, and major real-time operating systems on Plug-N-Run products. Cell also offers a development board and a starter kit for the Plug-N-Run modules allowing customers to start their software development immediately. Extensive documentation and hardware reference design information is available for all modules. Availability and Pricing Cell's 700MHz Plug-N-Run module will be available in sample quantities in October 2001, with pricing in OEM quantities of US$964. The Plug-N-Run development board is priced at US$499. Memory and accessories are priced separately. About Cell Computing Cell Computing, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets the RazorBlade(TM) and Plug-N-Run(TM) families of System-On-Module products for embedded applications. Cell is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of PFU PFU plaque-forming unit; in virology, areas of cell lysis (CPE) in monolayer cell culture, under overlay conditions, initiated by infection with a single virus particle. Limited (Japan), a US$1.8 billion joint venture of Matsushita and Fujitsu Limited. For photo requests or for more information please contact: Jon Barnard, Marketing Communications Manager Cell Computing, Inc. 3350 Scott Boulevard Building 34B Santa Clara, CA 95054-3105 Tel. 408/327-1768 Fax 408/327-1751 Email: jon@cellcomputing.com http://www.cellcomputing.com Cell Computing, RazorBlade and Plug-N-Run are trademarks of Cell Computing, Inc. Phoenix BIOS is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. Microsoft, MS-DOS MS-DOS in full Microsoft Disk Operating System Operating system for personal computers. MS-DOS was based on DOS, developed in 1980 by Seattle Computer Products. Microsoft Corp. bought the rights to DOS in 1981, and released MS-DOS with IBM's PC that year. and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM, PC/AT, VGA, and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective holders. |
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