Cirrus Logic's VisualMedia accelerator adds top video/graphics performance to Compaq's new line of Presario Home PCs.FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 30, 1997--Cirrus Logic Inc. (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 :CRUS crus (krus) pl. cru´ra [L.] 1. leg (1). 2. a leglike part. crus ce´rebri ) confirmed that its popular 64-bit VisualMedia(TM) Accelerator (CL-GD5446) has been designed into certain models of the new Presario home PCs, which were introduced by Compaq Computer (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CPQ CPQ Compaq CPQ Conseil du Patronat du Québec (Canada) CPQ Configure-Price-Quote CPQ Conseil de Presse du Québec (Québec Press Council, Canada) CPQ Companion Parrot Quarterly ) earlier today. The CL-GD5446 raises the performance bar to a new level, bringing high-quality video playback, unparalleled 2D performance and software 3D support to the value oriented home PC market. "The low-cost home PC market represents a huge opportunity for our company," said George Alexy, Cirrus Logic's chief products and marketing officer. "The CL-GD5446 is the most cost-effective solution for home PC users who want the highest multimedia performance." Cirrus Logic's highly-integrated chip solution combines a powerful 2D graphics engine with exceptional TV-quality video playback. Moreover, it is optimized for DirectX(TM) acceleration and supports emerging multimedia applications, such as MPEG-2 video playback, videoconferencing, and Internet/Intranet video. 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. Cirrus Logic (company) Cirrus Logic - A manufacturer of integrated circuits including the Advanced RISC Machine and display interface processors and cards for use as Windows accelerators (requiring dedicated driver software). http://cirrus.com/. , its CL-GD5446 serves as the core "building block" for implementing a range of multimedia system solutions, which utilize TV-tuners, digital cameras and MPEG-2 decoders. The company reports that its chip provides a flexible foundation that enables OEMs to add the features, performance and application functionality to differentiate their product in this high-volume market. A key feature of the CL-GD5446 is its robust software support, providing OEMs an "out-of-box solution" that significantly accelerates their time-to-market, while at the same time assuring end-users that their popular multimedia features will be supported. Cirrus Logic is a leading manufacturer of advanced integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. for personal computing, communications, mass storage, consumer and industrial markets. The company's "systems in silicon" add high value and software richness to major brands worldwide. With a focus on innovating microperipheral chip solutions that make the human interface with electronics more natural and exciting, Cirrus Logic is committed to technology leadership in the Interactive Age. Cirrus Logic news releases may be obtained by fax by dialing 800/359-6414, or by dialing 510/249-4200 from outside the United States, or via the Internet on the world wide web at http://www.cirrus.com/ CONTACT: Cirrus Logic Inc. Kevin Walsh, 510/226-4232 (reader) walsh@corp.cirrus.com or Tsantes & Associates Dean Fisk Fisk , James 1834-1872. American railroad financier and speculator who attempted in 1869 to corner the gold market with Jay Gould, leading to Black Friday, a day of nationwide financial panic. , 408/452-8700 (media) dfisk@tsantes.com |
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