KONTRON LAUNCHES JREX-CAGE1 COMPACT CHASSIS FOR 3.5-INCH SINGLE BOARD COMPUTERS

Space-Saving Design Accommodates Any JRex SBC

BOSTON, September 15, 2003 - Kontron, a leading embedded computer technology company, today announced the new JRex-CAGE1 3.5-inch chassis -- a truly embedded, boxed solution designed for use with Kontron´s JRex line of 3.5-inch Single Board Computers.

An aluminum alloy box with a chromic acid membrane, the JRex-CAGE1 harnesses the performance of any member of the JRex SBC family to create an easy-to-use, instant solution. With dimensions of a mere 178 x 256 x 88mm, the JRex-CAGE1 is an excellent choice for applications in which standard or even shoebox-sized computers require too much space.

The JRex family of full-featured 3.5-inch SBCs includes a vast array of I/O and I/O expansions. The JRex-CAGE1 features a built-in ATX power supply and has reserved mounting space for a 2.5-inch hard drive as well as extra peripherals such as PC/104 and JFLEX expansion modules. Mounting holes for additional COM, USB and LPT ports are included on the rear panel. Additional brackets are available for applications requiring even more peripherals. Optional mounting kits for desktop, 19-inch rack mount or wall mount further enhance the flexibility of the JRex-CAGE1 solution.

Kontron expects the JRex-CAGE1 to be available for purchase at the end of Q3 2003, with production units starting at $179 in small quantities (actual pricing may vary).

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: .

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