Future ATI Graphics Chip Plays Key Role in Intel Enterprise Workstation Platform Demo.Business Editors/Technology Writers MARKHAM, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 5, 2002 ATI's next generation graphics was selected to be part of an Intel(R) Xeon(TM) workstation platform technology demonstration at Computex featuring the newly specified Accelerated Graphics Port See AGP. (hardware, graphics) Accelerated Graphics Port - (AGP) A bus specification by Intel which gives low-cost 3D graphics cards faster access to main memory on personal computers than the usual PCI bus. 8x interface (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. 8x) designed to double the graphics processing See graphics pipeline and DeBabelizer. bandwidth over today's current AGP4x. ATI's as-yet-unannounced graphics chip offers advanced, high-performance graphics power for workstations. As a validation partner for AGP8x, ATI's chip is the first to be demonstrated on Intel's future workstation platform based on the Intel Xeon processor family. "AGP8x will revolutionize the graphics market, and ATI (ATI Technologies Inc., Markham Ontario, http://ati.amd.com) A leading manufacturer of graphics chips and display adapters. Founded in 1985 by K. Y. Ho, Benny Lau and Lee Lau, ATI chips and boards are widely used by OEMs. is proud to be an integral part of its public showing," said Rick Bergman, senior vice president, marketing and general manager, Desktop, ATI Technologies “ATI” redirects here. For other uses, see Ati. ATI Technologies U.L.C. ATI is a major Canadian designer and supplier of graphics processing units, motherboard chipsets, and video display cards. Inc. "Appropriately, like Intel's AGP8x workstation platforms, ATI's highly-anticipated next-generation product will bring a new level of 3D realism and killer graphics power to the market." "ATI's next generation graphics hardware offers a leading platform to showcase this exciting progression in workstation-class graphics technology," said Jason Ziller, technology initiatives manager, Intel Corporation. "Both Intel and ATI are committed to delivering the benefits of AGP8x to our customers." About ATI Technologies Founded in 1985, ATI Technologies Inc. is a world leader in the supply of graphics, video and multimedia solutions for the personal computer and Mac platforms. The pioneer, innovator and market leader in the graphics industry, ATI provides cutting-edge technologies for the PC, workstation, set-top box, game console and other consumer appliances markets. The Company has more than 1,900 employees supporting customers from its headquarters in Markham, Ontario, Canada, as well as from offices in Barbados, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, the United Kingdom and the United States. ATI common shares trade on 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 (ATYT ATYT ATI Technologies, Inc (stock symbol) ) and the Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. (ATY ATY Air Textured Yarn (textile) ATY Watertown, SD, USA (Airport Code) ATY After-Tax Yield ). Copyright 2002 ATI Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. ATI and ATI product and product feature names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice. For Information: Patricia Mikula, Public Relations Manager Desktop and Workstation Products (905) 882-2600, Ext. 8809 or pmikula@ati.com For media or industry analyst support, visit our Web site at http://www.ati.com Other ATI Contacts: Tenille Cuthbertson, Counsellor, BenchMark Porter Novelli, at (416) 422-7163 or tcuthbertson@bmporternovelli.com For investor relations support, please contact: Janet Craig, Director, Investor Relations, ATI Technologies Inc., at (905) 882-2600, Ext. 2631 or jcraig@ati.com |
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