Chips and Technologies develops customized graphics controllers for next generation of Apple Macintosh PowerBooks.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 1995--Chips and Technologies today announced that Apple Computer's newest PowerBook lines, which include the 5000, 2000 and 100 series models, feature Chips and Technologies' customized flat panel graphics controllers. Apple's newly announced PowerBook 5300 and 2300 series are its first notebook computers based on the advanced PowerPC 603e processor, while the new 190 models bring 68LC040 performance to Apple's most affordable line of notebooks. All of the new PowerBooks use advanced graphics controllers which were developed exclusively for Apple by Chips and Technologies Chips and Technologies (C&T) was the first fabless semiconductor company, a model developed by its founder Gordon Campbell. Its first product was an EGA IBM compatible graphics chip. This was followed by chipsets for PC motherboards and other computer graphics chips. . With CHIPS' flat panel graphics controllers in its PowerBooks, Apple is offering consumers desktop-level graphics performance and a wide range of display options, ranging from passive-matrix monochrome to active-matrix SVGA (Super VGA) A screen resolution of 800x600 pixels. Third-party vendors extended IBM's VGA display standard and were the first to use the term. SVGA has also referred to 1,024x768 resolutions. See PC display modes. color screens. In the new PowerBooks, the VRAM-based custom controllers support 16-bit per pixel color, 600 x 800 resolution and help save space and weight with a 144-pin TQFD configuration. "These PowerBook models set new standards for the notebook computer industry in performance, price, value and flexibility," said Steve Preston Steven C. Preston (born ca. 1961) is the 22nd Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. President George W. Bush nominated him to the post.[1] He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate by unanimous consent on June 29, 2006, and was sworn in on July 10, 2006. , product marketing manager for graphics at Chips & Technologies. "Matched with our customized graphics controllers, the PowerPC 603e processors let Apple's customers perform tasks such as video playback, page layout :For the Wikipedia policy about articles layout, see Wikipedia:Guide to layout. Page layout is the part of graphic design that deals in the arrangement and style treatment of elements (content) on a page. , and sophisticated presentations that they would never have attempted on a notebook computer before." "A key goal in designing PowerPC-based PowerBooks was to bring desktop-level performance to our mobile customers," said Steve Andler, senior director of mobile systems product marketing. "As part of a cooperative design and engineering effort, Chips and Technologies has provided us with an uncompromised graphics performance solution." About Apple Computer Apple Computer Inc., a recognized pioneer and innovator in the information industry, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, manufacturers, licenses and markets products, technologies and services for the servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Apple (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 :AAPL AAPL Apple Computer, Inc. (stock symbol) AAPL American Association of Professional Landmen AAPL American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law AAPL Advance Audiovisual Presentation Limited AAPL Advocates for Arkansas Public Libraries ) develops, business, education, consumer, scientific & engineering and government markets in over 140 countries. About Chips & Technologies Chips and Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:CHPS CHPS Collaborative for High Performance Schools CHPS Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security CHPS Center for Health Policy Studies (healthcare consulting firm with offices in New York, Maryland, and Illinois) CHPS Combat Hybrid Power System ) supplies advanced semiconductor devices to the worldwide personal computer industry. The company pioneered the concept of implementing discrete system functions in highly integrated chipsets. CHIPS' products are found in a wide range of systems from compact portables to high-performance desktop computers. -0- Note to Editors: Chips & Technologies and TechBlock are trademarks or registered trademarks of Chips & Technologies Inc. All other products or service names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners. CONTACT: Chips and Technologies Steve Preston, 408/434-0600 or MQPR MQPR M-Ary Quadrature Partial Response Matthew Quint, 510/651-9744 |
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