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Autor:
Nelson Cruz |
Data: 03/06/2002
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S3 Graphics Unveils AlphaChrome Discrete Graphics for the Mobile Market
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Fremont, California, 3 June 2002 - S3 Graphics, Inc. today launched the AlphaChrome family of graphics subsystems for mission critical, enterprise notebook solutions in discrete, memory integrated MCM/MPM and Northbridge combined SMA trim featuring Commercial Grade quality and reliability matched with latest 2D/3D performance.
S3 Graphics' AlphaChrome is currently moving into pre-production phase with
the perfect balance of next generation 3D performance, ultra-low power and fully
integrated mobile features. The new core boasts a multi-pipeline, multi-texture
3D processing engine with 128-bit DDR memory interface for demanding 3D
applications. A 2-channel LVDS transmitter, CRT DAC and TV-encoder rounds out
the integrated display features to compliment the S3 Graphics' DuoView
capability. Also included is S3 Graphics' 5th generation Motion Compensation
engine for picture perfect DVD playback.
"Our research show the market potential for mainstream graphics in the notebook
market will be in excess of 78 million units over the next three years," said
Dr. Jon Peddie, President of Jon Peddie Research, in Tiburon, CA. "The new
AlphaChrome 128-bit controller from S3 Graphics is an ideal product for this
price sensitive and feature demanding segment."
The new AlphaChrome core from S3 Graphics will not only continue the tradition
of top level graphics performance for the mission critical, enterprise notebook
market, it will also serve as the basis for leading Northbridge combined SMA
products for the value and mainstream notebook segments. This product, the
AlphaChrome333, is the third generation SMA product provided for x86
architecture platforms. The S3 Graphics' AlphaChrome graphics core combined with
the VIA DDR333 chipset is the culmination of efforts by both companies in a
joint venture to provide the highest performance SMA product available. The
powerful combination of next generation graphics performance and leading chipset
technology will challenge mainstream discrete graphics solutions.
"The traditional notions of SMA products as low performance, value segment
products will be rewritten as the AlphaChrome333 is sampled this month," said
Dr. Gerry Liu, VP of Marketing, S3 Graphics, Inc. "Nothing was compromised for
this SMA product. VIA's leadership in the DDR chipset market plus our new
graphics performance was compelling enough to our customers even before
considering our incredible Commercial Grade quality."
The AlphaChrome family of graphics processors builds on the industry leading,
quality levels attained over years of engagement with top tier notebook
manufacturers for commercial markets. The testing techniques and rigid quality
procedures honed at S3 Graphics resulted in current integrated memory MCM
graphics product defect levels averaging below 500 DPPM at the customer's
production line. This sets a new standard for quality by which all graphics
subsystem manufacturers will have to meet to be deemed 'Commercial Grade'.
AlphaChrome graphics processors will be available in ultra-low form factor
discrete packaging as well as integrated memory MCMs and MPMs. The smallest
discrete packaging is 23x23 mm PBGA for 64-bit memory interface and 27x27 mm
PBGA for the full 128 bit interface. For integrated memory products, the
traditional MCM utilizing bare die memory products is offered as well as the new
MPM packaging technology employing chip-size-package (CSP) memory products.
Integrated memory sizes include 16, 32 and 64 MB.
About S3 Graphics, Inc.
S3 Graphics, Inc. ("S3 Graphics") is a joint venture between VIA Technologies,
Inc and SONICblue (NASDAQ: SBLU) specializing in providing the complete graphics
solution for PCs, including the SuperSavage™ discrete and ProSavage integrated
graphics chipsets for the mobile and desktop markets. S3 Graphics has already
shipped a number of joint venture products including ProSavage™ PM133 and KM133;
ProSavage8 PM266, KM266 and P4M266 for the integrated desktop market and
ProSavage™ PN133 and KN133; ProSavage8 PN266, KN266 and P4N266 for the mobile
market. With a long-term commitment to developing advanced graphics processors,
S3 Graphics continues to expand its market presence for mobile and desktop PCs.
http://www.s3graphics.com/
About VIA Technologies, Inc.
VIA Technologies, Inc. is a leading innovator and developer of PC core logic
chipsets, microprocessors, and multimedia, communications, optical media and
networking chips. VIA delivers value to the PC industry by designing, marketing,
and selling high-performance VIA Apollo core logic chipsets for the full range
of PC platforms, and cost-effective VIA C3™ processors for Value PCs and
Internet Appliances, as well as developing complete solutions for the PC
platform through its VPSD Business Unit. Its customers include the world's top
OEMs, mainboard manufacturers, and system integrators. VIA is headquartered in
Taipei, Taiwan, at the center of the Greater China high-tech manufacturing
engine, and has branch offices in the US, China and Europe. The company is
listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE2388), and achieved annual revenues of
nearly US$1 billion in 2001. Additional information can be found at
www.via.com.tw. [voltar]
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