Momentum Data Systems Selects M-Systems DiskOnChip for New Philips TriMedia-Based Reference Design; Board Targets Network-Enabled Multimedia Applications.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2002 M-Systems (Nasdaq:FLSH), a leader in flash disk data storage products, today announced that Momentum Data Systems (MDS MDS, n See temporomandibular pain-dysfunction syndrome. MDS 1 Maternal deprivation syndrome, see there 2 Myelodysplastic syndrome, see there ), the leading supplier of Philips TriMedia tools and systems, has designed DiskOnChip into its Digital Video Engine 2 (DVE-2). The DVE-2, based on Philips' TriMedia processor, is designed to be used from established and remote locations where audio/video and network connections are needed. Applications for this include consumer and professional audio/video streaming, security and kiosks. The board can also serve applications in non-networked applications. For example, it can replace a VCR VCR: see videocassette recorder. VCR in full videocassette recorder Electromechanical device that records, stores on a videotape cassette, and plays back on a TV set recorded images and sound. deck commonly used for in-store demonstrations by compressing the video using MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing digital video. Pronounced "em-peg," it is the universal standard for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite TV, DVDs and digital video recorders (DVRs). and storing it on DiskOnChip. "By using M-Systems' DiskOnChip in our DVE-2 platform, developers will save weeks of effort in their application development, resulting in a system with unmatched flexibility for local program storage and field upgradability," said Dr. Jerry Purcell, president of Momentum Data Systems. "With DiskOnChip we are able to include a TriMedia-based terminal program on the DVE-2 to allow for a simple and complete set-up of program and data. This is vastly superior to our previous system, which required set-up via the JTAG (Joint Test Action Group) An IEEE standard for boundary scan technology. See scan technology. JTAG - Joint Test Action Group (Joint Test Action Group) bus or removal of the device from the system for programming." Implementing Web and ftp servers Implementations of FTP servers (organized by the nature of the interface used to configure them) include: Graphical
"By combining our advanced technology and resources, MDS is able to provide a complete reference design that will enable engineers to quickly develop TriMedia-based systems, reducing valuable time to market," said Chuck Schouw, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of M-Systems Inc. "Our inclusion in this reference design will increase our exposure to potential set-top box The cable TV box that sits on "top" of the TV "set," although it is often located several feet away in an equipment rack. The set-top box descrambles the premium channels and provides a tuner for the higher cable numbers that very old TVs did not support. and media systems manufacturers needing the advanced functionality of the TriMedia processor combined with ultra-high reliability storage from DiskOnChip." About Momentum Data Systems Founded in 1987 by Purcell, Momentum Data Systems (MDS) quickly became known for its revolutionary QEDesign filter design package, which even today ranks as one of the most powerful but easy-to-use filter design tools. Merging with Zola Technologies (company) ZOLA Technologies - Producers of the Z simulation language. in 1994, MDS now unites a highly talented team of engineers with specialist expertise in filtering, consumer audio, multimedia, and complex DSP (1) (Digital Signal Processor) A special-purpose CPU used for digital signal processing applications (see definition #2 below). It provides ultra-fast instruction sequences, such as shift and add, and multiply and add, which are commonly used in math-intensive system design to offer a full range of products including complete custom systems, DSP tools, reference designs and training services. Momentum's extensive experience in both hardware and software DSP applications has resulted in partnerships with leading providers of DSP products in the world. Momentum also provides consulting and engineering services. For additional company or product information, visit www.mds.com. About M-Systems M-Systems is a leader and innovator of flash-based data storage products known as flash disks. M-Systems' flash disks provide the functionality of a mechanical hard drive in a silicon chip. M-Systems' products are based on its patented TrueFFS(R) technology and target applications in a vast array of markets, including connected devices, mobile and telecom. M-Systems' products include the DiskOnChip(R), DiskOnKey(TM) and Fast Flash Disk (FFD FFD film-focal distance. ) product families. For more information, contact M-Systems at www.m-sys.com. The matters discussed in this news release include forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to vary significantly. These risks include market and competitive factors, and other risks described in the company's most recent annual report and/or in any of its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company assumes no obligation to update the information in this release. Reference to the company's Web site above does not constitute incorporation of any of the information thereon into this news release. Note to Editors: A high-resolution photo image of the Philips TriMedia-based Digital Video Engine 2 (DVE-2) OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and platform from Momentum Data Systems (MDS) with M-Systems' DiskOnChip can be found on the Internet at www.m-sys.com/images/prs/dve2.jpg. All company and product names mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are used for identification purposes only. |
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