KONTRON INTRODUCES SECOND ETX-PM CPU MODULE

Newest "Computer-On-Module"Extends Capabilities of ETX Line with 1.6GHz Version of Intel® Pentium® M Processor for Embedded Computing

LONG BEACH, Calif. -- January 19, 2004 --Kontron, a leading embedded computer technology company, today introduced a second variation of the ETX-PM CPU module -- the most compact board to date to host an Intel Pentium M processor and the first Computer-On-Module (COM) to be based on it.

The new product further extends the high-performance mobile technology of the Intel Pentium M processor, part of the Intel® Centrino chipset, to another Kontron embedded form factor. The ETX-PM delivers 1.6 GHz performance and 1 GByte of DDR RAM. Compared with the initial 1.1 GHz version, the 1.6Ghz ETX-PM delivers even faster performance while maintaining extremely low power consumption. With controllable heat dissipation, DDR-SDRAM (with ECC support) and USB 2.0, the ETX-PM raises the bar for embedded systems performance even higher.

Sample ETX-PM modules will be available in Q2 2004. Kontron anticipates offering production units priced starting at approximately $1,156 in small quantities (actual pricing may vary).

Compared to other COM concepts, ETX boards feature a unique cooling principle. A heat spreader provides identical thermal coupling -- not only for the processor on each ETX CPU board variant, but also for the entire system. This eliminates the need for mechanical redesigns when switching from one CPU board to another -- making ETX boards the only COM concept of their kind to offer true open scalability without mechanical alteration.

One of four Kontron embedded designs in this processor performance class, the ETX-PM strengthens the company´s leadership position in the market and in the world of embedded computer development. Other Pentium M designs recently launched by Kontron include the CP306 3U CompactPCI module, the 3.5-inch JRex-PM board, and the ePCI-101 half-size PICMG 1.2 module. Kontron expects to announce more new designs in the near future.

Kontron´s ETX product line includes openly exchangeable modules based on the Mobile Intel Pentium III Processor - M, VIA C3, VIA Eden, and National Geode processors. Other features include up to 1 GByte of DDR-SDRAM memory, 10/100BaseT Ethernet, 4 USB 2.0 ports, sound, 2xEIDE (UDMA-33) keyboard, mouse, floppy disk drive or parallel port, watchdog timer and a PCI bus.

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 1,500 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". Kontron is a member of the Intel Communications Alliance. For additional information on Kontron, please visit: .

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Kontron Embedded Modules
Matthias Huber
Product Manager
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