Parvus Corp. Launches SpacePC Line of PC/104 and PC/104-Plus CPU Boards with Evaluation Program for Embedded Systems Developers.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Embedded Systems Embedded systems Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve. Conference Boston 2003 Booth #315 BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 2003 Addition of SpacePC(TM) Line of x86 Processor Boards Positions Parvus as One-Stop Supplier of PC/104 Computer Products Parvus(R) Corp. of Salt Lake City, today announced the launch of its SpacePC(R) line of PC/104 and PC/104-Plus CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. boards with a free product evaluation for designers of embedded computer systems. While supplies last, Parvus will provide select embedded PCs to prospective customers on evaluation at no cost by contacting Parvus' sales team at 800-483-3152. The initial SpacePC product line includes six x86 (Intel(R)) compatible processor cards, ranging in speed from 40MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. (3x86) to 300MHz (Pentium(R) class). An ultra low-power 800MHz Pentium(R) III board is also slated for production later this year. Broad software support for these compact (3.550" x 3.775") single board computers (SBC (1) (SBC Communications Inc., San Antonio, TX, www.sbc.com) A large, national telecommunications company that grew from a multitude of local and regional companies, including Southwestern Bell, Pacific Bell and Nevada Bell, into a single, unified brand by 2002. ) includes ROM-DOS(TM), QNX A multiuser, multitasking, real time operating system for PCs from QNX Software Systems, Ltd., Ottawa, Ontario (www.qnx.com), that is noted for its low-memory requirement and rapid response. Similar to Unix, it has been in use since the early 1980s. (R), Windows 95/98(R), Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. (R), Windows CE(R), VxWorks(R), and Linux(R) drivers. Standard interfaces include Ethernet, IDE, Floppy, USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. , Serial, LCD/CRT, Sound, and PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse. Some models also integrate CAN bus controllers and digital I/O channels. Price for standard board configurations range from approximately $200 to $500 per board in volume orders of 100+ units. Custom and extended temperature rated versions are also available. "With the SpacePC CPU line added to the industry's largest variety of PC/104 peripherals, power supplies and packaging solutions, our customers can now look to Parvus for all their off-the-shelf PC/104 products and custom systems integration needs," said Parvus President Tom Hogan. Visit www.SpacePC.com for more information about the SpacePC line of PC/104 and PC/104-Plus CPU modules or call 800-483-3152 to pre-order an evaluation unit. Supplies are limited and will be shipped during Q4 2003. Some restrictions apply. ABOUT PARVUS Parvus Corp. is a leading North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. manufacturer and systems integrator of modular computer boards, enclosures, displays and embedded systems based on the PC/104 circuit board standard. Parvus offers rugged, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) computing solutions ideal for avionics, military, medical, industrial, and transportation OEMs. For more information, visit www.parvus.com or call 801-483-1533. NOTE FOR EDITORS See http://www.news.parvus.com for high-resolution, downloadable artwork related to this announcement. Parvus and SpacePC are registered trademarks of Parvus Corp. All others are property of their respective owners. |
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