Cell Computing, Inc. Introduces the Plug-N-Run NetCARD II Platform for Network Appliances and Other Network-Centric Embedded Applications.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

Embedded System Conference

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2001

Cell's NetCARD II(TM) Plug-N-Run(TM) carrier board addresses the increasing need for TCP/IP connectivity with scalable performance and

a compact footprint for a wide variety of embedded applications for

industrial and commercial use

Cell Computing, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of System-On-Module components for the embedded industry, today introduced the NetCARD II, an ultra-compact, dual Ethernet system board for the company's Plug-N-Run System-On-Module components. The NetCARD II targets growing industrial and commercial markets with space-constrained applications such as network appliances, gateways, firewalls, and e-kiosks, as well as portable test & measurement equipment, industrial control and automation, and other small form factor embedded system applications requiring full compatibility with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000, 98, NT, NT Embedded, Linux, or other popular real-time operating system software. Systems integrators can configure the NetCARD II with any Plug-N-Run module to match the performance requirements of their applications from 166MHz up to 700MHz. The NetCARD II provides a host of expansion capabilities and I/O interfaces, making it a complete, expandable, versatile system-level solution.

"The NetCARD II provides extraordinary connectivity and expandability making it extremely easy to integrate in a wide range of network-centric embedded applications," said Kishan Jainandunsing, vice president of marketing at Cell Computing. "The NetCARD II expands upon the functionality of our highly successful Plug-N-Run NetCARD carrier board product by adding PCI sound, an additional Fast Ethernet port, and additional serial ports. The NetCARD II provides OEMs with a ready-made solution for prototyping, production or as a reference board to assist in designing a customized embedded computer. As a feature-rich, off-the-shelf solution it can help move a new project from concept to prototype to production in a matter of weeks instead of months."

NetCARD II Features

Cell's NetCARD II integrates two 10/100Base-T Ethernet controllers, a PXE ROM for booting over a LAN, two Type II CardBus slots, one CompactFlash(TM) slot, four serial ports, one parallel ports, two USB ports, one floppy and one 2.5" hard disk drive interface, a PCI sound controller with microphone, stereo line-in and stereo line-out interfaces, a programmable watch dog timer, keyboard and mouse ports, and CRT and LCD interfaces. A mating connector on the NetCARD II allows for the attachment of a Plug-N-Run module. The CompactFlash(TM) slot provides connectivity to solid-state memory or to the IBM Microdrive(TM). The dual Ethernet ports make it possible to use the NetCARD II in embedded networked applications that require multi-port Ethernet for separate management and application interfaces. In combination with the "head-less" Plug-N-Run Server Edition the dual Ethernet ports provide OEMs with the ability to implement embedded server and network appliances. The entire NetCARD II board measures only 5.7" x 5.15" x 1.2", and is powered from a single 12VDC adapter. A Starter Kit is also available which consists of a complete set of cables and connector boards for easy access to all the I/O ports on the NetCARD II.

Availability and Pricing

Cell's NetCARD II carrier board is currently available in sample quantities and will be available in production quantities in October 2001. Pricing in OEM quantities is US$324. The NetCARD II Starter Kit is available separately, and priced at US$299. Plug-N-Run modules are also available separately in a scalable range of performance levels.

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 of PFU Limited (Japan), a US$1.8 billion joint venture of Matsushita and Fujitsu Limited.

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Jon Barnard, Marketing Communications Manager Cell Computing, Inc. 3350 Scott Boulevard Building 34B

Santa Clara, CA 95054-3105 Tel. [phone] Fax [phone] Email: [e-mail] http://www.cellcomputing.com

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