KONTRON INTRODUCES NEWEST 2U and 4U DUAL INTEL(R) XEON(TM) ATX PLATFORMS

18-Inch Platforms Designed for Industrial Applications Requiring

SAN DIEGO, NOVEMBER 12, 2003 - Kontron, a leading embedded computer technology company, today introduced two new dual Intel Xeon ATX platforms. Both platforms are designed for a broad range of applications requiring CPU horsepower and PCI-X bandwidth, including automation, communications, medical imaging and military environments.

The 4ATX-H33DX and the 2ATX-H42DX, a 4U and 2U platform respectively, both are 18 inches in depth systems with a rich set of standard features including latest-generation 603-pin processor technology, motherboard support from dual Intel Xeon processors up to 3GHz, PCI-X support up to 133MHz, and up to 8GB of DDR266 SDRAM. The systems can operate in temperatures from zero degrees to 50 degrees C, depending on CPU speed and system loading.

The 4U platform, the 4ATX-H33DX, can accommodate two full-length PCI-X cards at 64-bit and two PCI cards at 32-bit. The 2U platform, the 2ATX-H42DX, can accommodate three full-length PCI-X cards at 64-bit.

Both products are now available. For further information about pricing and availability, please contact a Kontron Sales Engineer at 800-523-2320.

ABOUT KONTRON: 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, 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 employs more than 1,100 people worldwide and has manufacturing facilities in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. The company is listed on the German TecDAX 30 stock exchange under the symbol "KBC." For additional information on Kontron, please visit: .

PREADER SERVICE INQUIRIES: Please forward all reader inquiries to Christine Howe, Media Analyst, Kontron America. Tel: 510-732-6900; e-mail: sales@us.kontron.com.

KONTRON MEDIA CONTACTS:
Media Relations
Kontron America
Bruce Boyer
Vice President, Product Marketing
Phone: 510-732-6900 x103
bruce.boyer@kontron.com

Technical Information
Kontron America
Shirley Chen
Product Manager
Phone: 858-677-0877
shirley.chen@kontron.com

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