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NEW VMP2 POWERPC CPU FROM KONTRON FEATURES
NUMBER-CRUNCHING PERFORMANCE IN SPACE-SAVING PACKAGE
San Diego, CA, July 31, 2002 -- Kontron, formerly PEP Modular Computers, a leading manufacturer of 3U and 6U low power, high performance CompactPCI and VME single-board computers (SBCs) and systems, has introduced the VMP2, a VME processor board based on Motorolas MPC8245 PowerPC microprocessor.
The new VMP2, intended for number-crunching applications in space-limited industrial environments, features the MPC8245 Kahlua II, a highly integrated microprocessor with a PowerPC MPC603e core, operating at 330 MHz. The new 3U board delivers 450 Mips of performance (Dhrystone 2.1) while drawing only an average 5.8 W of power.
To support its data-intensive capabilities, the VMP2 incorporates direct soldered 64-bit, 133 MHz SDRAM (up to 256 MB) featuring a selectable in-line ECC controller, providing single bit error correct or double bit error detect. A dual channel programmable DMA controller provides a range of mass data transmission options (PCI to memory, memory to PCI, memory to memory, PCI to PCI).
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The new board, a high-performance addition to the line of space-saving 3U VME CPUs offered by Kontron, features a PCI Expansion Interface accommodating up to two stackable expansion modules, providing one/two PMC slots in an 8HP/12HP format.
The VMP2 is designed for connectivity, with a 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet controller, one full modem RS232 serial port, and one configurable RS232/485 port with optional opto isolation.
The new board features an OS-independent Universal Boot Loader enabling fast, automated loading of any operating system from flash memory (direct soldered, up to
8 MB). Support is provided for VxWorks and OS-9.
The VMP2 is available in an extended temperature version (-40°C to +85°C; -40°F to 185°F). Pricing for the new board starts at $2,112. Delivery is 6-8 weeks ARO.
For additional information, contact Jennifer Rodriguez, Kontron America, 6260 Sequence Drive, San Diego, CA 92121-4371. Tel: 858-677-0877; Fax: 858-677-0615;
Email: jennifer.rodriguez@us.kontron.com; Web: www.kontron.com.
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READER SERVICE INQUIRES: Please forward all reader service inquiries to Jennifer Rodriguez, Marketing Communications Manager, Kontron America. Tel: 858-677-0877; Email: sales@us.kontron.com.
ABOUT KONTRON: Kontron is a leading global embedded computer technology company. Kontron supplies a diversified customer base of OEMs, system integrators
and application providers in the communications, automation, transportation, medical,
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military, aerospace, and test and measurement markets. The company helps its customers to considerably reduce their time-to-market and to gain a competitive advantage with products including high-performance open computer platforms and systems, single-board computers, man-machine interfaces and mobile computers. Kontron is a member of the Intel Applied Computing Platform Provider Program (ACPP Program). Kontron employs over 1100 people worldwide and has manufacturing facilities in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. The company is listed on the German Neuer Markt stock exchange under the symbol "KBC".
For additional information on Kontron, please visit: www.kontron.com.
Kontron Media Contacts:
Media Relations
Jennifer Rodriguez
Marketing Communications Manager
Phone: 858.677.0877
jennifer.rodriguez@us.kontron.com
Technical & Pricing
Paul Lautner
Director, Product Marketing
Phone: 858-677-0877
Paul.lautner@us.kontron.com
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