Themis Computer Announces LV1 VMEbus Single Board Computers Based on Low Power Intel Core 2 Duo Processor

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Themis’ new boards feature up to 8GB memory, on-board XMC/PMC slots, and extensive I/O functionality for applications requiring workstation performance

FREMONT, California – November 4, 2009 - Themis Computer announces its new LV1 high-performance, VMEbus single board computer (SBC), designed to meet the needs of users requiring the low power Intel® processor and high performance, for their demanding applications. The Intel Core™2 Duo processors offer energy efficiency, workstation performance, and extended lifecycle support. Themis’ new LV1 boards support the Linux®, Sun® Solaris™ 10, and Windows® Operating Systems, and are ideal for compute-intensive commercial, medical, and industrial applications, as well as demanding Military and aerospace applications.

Themis’ LV1 is based on the low power, Intel Core 2 Duo SL9400 processor with 45nm process technology which provides users with improved energy-efficient performance. Intel’s hafnium-based 45nm Hi-k silicon process technology enables even more processor performance by doubling transistor density and increasing cache size by up to 50 percent. The result is improved speed and efficiency, relative to previous-generation dual-core Intel processors. Intel Core 2 Duo processors provide the bandwidth necessary to support the high performance I/O features of the LV1 board.

"Themis' LV1, utilizing Intel's Core 2 Duo technology, brings the high performance to the power sensitive segment of the x86 VMEbus market," said William Kehret, president of Themis Computer. "The LV1 differentiates itself from other market entries, with up to eight GB of ECC memory, an on-board graphics controller, and a wide variety of I/O and storage configurations,” Mr. Kehret added.

The LV1 base configuration includes; Intel Core 2 Duo processor, four gigabytes of DDR II memory, three Gigabit Ethernet ports, three SATA II ports, four USB 2.0 ports and two XMC/PMC slots. An onboard ATI ES1000 Video controller is provided with either front or rear panel VGA access. Storage can be provided through the use of an onboard CompactFlash or with an optional on-board SATA drive.

The board includes optional VITA-41 dual-Gigabit Ethernet to support the modern highly networked environments.

Configuration options for the LV1 include:

• Intel Core 2 Duo SL9400 processor at up to 1.86 GHz

• 4 GB DDRII memory standard, up to 8 GB DDRII ECC memory maximum

• Compact flash - Type I or II supported (CF write-protection available)

• Three (3) Gigabit Ethernet ports standard with expansion for up to seven ports

• Expansion to XMC/PMC carrier cards via two on-board XMC/PMC slots

• VME bridge: Tundra Tsi148

• On-board ATI ES1000 graphics chip

• Solaris™ 10, Linux®, and Windows® OS support

• Environmental:

Temperature Range: -5 to +55°C (operating) -40 to 95°C (non-operating)

Humidity 0 to 95% (non-condensing)

Shock 30G @ 40mS (operating) 30G @ 40mS (non-operating)

Vibration (10-2000Hz) 0.90G (rms) (operating) 2.97G (rms) (non-operating)

The LV1 has extensive I/O. The base configuration includes three Gigabit Ethernet ports, three SATA II ports, and four USB 2.0 ports. Two expansion sites provide a wide variety of configurations:

Expansion Site 1:

• SoDIMM memory expansion up to 8G or

• XMC/PMC slot or

• SATA Hard Drive or

• 2-GbE ports to front panel

Expansion Site 2:

• XMC/PMC Slot or

• Connection to PMC/XMC carrier card – enables the use of up to three additional PMC/XMC cards

• 2-Gbe ports to front panel

These configuration options enable the LV1 to bring workstation performance to a 6U VME form factor.

The LV1 and its three-slot XMC expansion board are fully RoHS compliant.

Themis LV1 Availability

The LV1 VMEbus SBCs will be available for evaluation in December, please contact factory for more information.

Themis’ Environmentally Robust Servers and Single-Board Computers

Themis Computer is a leading provider of highly scalable blade servers, Rugged Enterprise Server (RES) systems, and board level embedded computers. Themis products feature rugged construction, high performance, superior scalability and ease of maintenance. Themis offers VME64 board-level computers featuring the leading processor architectures, including; x86 and SunUltraSPARC Themis’ single board computers include single and multiple slot configurations. I/O expansion is available with on-board XMC/PMC sockets and PMC carrier cards.

Themis' high performance servers, single-board computers, and graphics controllers, are now being integrated worldwide into advanced communications and defense systems. The Themis Computer family of COTS VME-based board and system products provide the increased processing power and reliability necessary for demanding application environments, while achieving a net reduction in total cost of ownership.

About Themis Computer

Themis Computer is a leading developer and supplier of high performance board and system level products for mission-critical telecommunications, military/aerospace, and industrial embedded applications. Themis provides open standards-based embedded computing platforms that support the Solaris™, Linux®, and Windows® operating systems. Themis' products incorporate features designed to ensure high reliability and availability while reducing the risks of failure caused by extreme environments. An ISO 9001 certified company, Themis Computer practices Total Quality Management (TQM) in all areas of its business, from engineering and manufacturing to customer service. Themis Computer is headquartered in Fremont, California and offers worldwide service and support. For more information please visit www.themis.com or email: info@themis.com.

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