PC/104-Plus Expansion Module Delivers High Speed Video Performance
PC/104-Plus Expansion Module Delivers High Speed Video Performance
San Jose, Calif., June 30, 1999. Ampro Computers Inc., originator of the PC/104 and PC/104-Plus standards, has announced the availability of the MiniModule/VFP-III module which delivers ultra high speed, PCI-based CRT and flat panel video performance on a compact, low power PC/104-Plus expansion module. Standard operating temperature is 0 to 70oC, and a - 40 to +85oC "extended temperature" version is also available.
Wide Variety of Display Options
Designed to stack directly with Ampro's family of PC/104-Plus compliant CoreModule CPU products, this powerful and highly versatile module offers multiple video interface options supporting a wide variety of traditional and ruggedized display technologies.
Options include analog CRT, television (NTSC or PAL), and digital flat panel (LCD, EL, Plasma.) An onboard PanelLink transmitter option is also available for interfacing panels in systems requiring extreme noise immunity or remote panel mounting. In addition, a zoomed video (ZV) input port allows a "live video" image from an external frame grabber to be overlayed on a standard VGA graphics screen.
The MiniModule/VFP-III's advanced and highly flexible graphics controller supports a diverse range of digital flat panel manufacturers and technologies. To support variable signal timing and interface requirements, a programmable VGA BIOS is located in an onboard flash EPROM. Ampro supplies pre-programmed flat panel BIOS files for several popular displays. OEMs can develop configuration files for additional displays using an optional flat panel BIOS customization kit.
The MiniModule/VFP-III offers full software compatibility with all popular video standards, assuring easy system integration and support in a broad range of development systems. Resolutions of up to 1280 x 1024 and color depths to 24-bit "true color" are supported. In addition, the display controller includes GUI (graphical user interface) acceleration hardware which can dramatically boost the performance of Windows and other graphics-intensive applications.
Use of the popular Chips & Technologies 69000-series graphics controller assures full compatibility and seamless integration with virtually all operating systems, device drivers, utilities, and applications for text and graphic display.
Availability and Further Information
The MiniModule/VFP-III is available immediately from Ampro. For further information, contact Ampro Computers, Inc., 4757 Hellyer Avenue, San Jose, CA 95138.
Voice 408-360-0200;
fax 408-360-0220;
e-mail info@ampro.com
URL www.ampro.com
About Ampro
Now in its 16th year, Ampro Computers, Inc., is the leading manufacturer of PC-compatible computer modules for embedded applications. The company originated the PC/104 and PC/104-Plus standards, and co-authored (with Motorola) the EBX high-performance non-backplane single board computer standard (based on Ampro's popular LittleBoard form-factor).
Ampro's extensive line of PC/104 form-factor CoreModule CPUs and MiniModule expansion products, and EBX form-factor LittleBoard single board computers enable OEMs to integrate PC-compatible architectures into their products while minimizing system size, time-to-revenue, and development costs and risks. Ampro's embedded computer modules are optimized for fixed, portable, and mobile environments and support extended temperatures, shock/vibration, and CE mark compliance. Applications include industrial, avionics, medical, and military. All Ampro embedded-PC products are manufactured per IPC-610A Class 2, in Ampro's ISO9000-certified factories.
Media Contacts:
Ampro Computers, Inc.
Victoria Kostka
Tel: 1-408-360-4324
Email: vkostka@ampro.com
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