From: "Pick, Sarah" <SPick@applieddata.net>
To: "Pick, Sarah" <SPick@applieddata.net>
Subject: re: 2 headed Tandem running Linux & FYI w/ TV
Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2000 14:03:33 -0500 

Greetings,
Thought you might want an update on our new two-headed system, the Tandem -

Also, if you have access to ABC TV in Washington DC market (WJLA), we will
be featured in one segment on "Business Now" on Sunday, Nov 5 at 10 am & it
should be posted afterward at: www.businessnow.com

Please contact me if you'd like more details,

Regards,

Sarah Pick
Director of Marketing Communications
Applied Data Systems
301/490-4007 x28
301/490-4582 fax
spick@applieddata.net
www.applieddata.net





CONTACT: Sarah Pick 
301-490-4007 x  28 	spick@applieddata.net

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Applied Data Systems (ADS) Introduces the "Tandem*," 
The First Two-Headed Embedded SBC System with Independent Displays Running
Linux
: 

Reduces Display Unit Costs in Half With Richly Featured StrongARM Platform 
for Multi-User Applications

Columbia, Maryland (November 2, 2000) - - Applied Data Systems (ADS), a
leading developer of application-ready RISC-based embedded systems, has
introduced a new product, the Tandem*, a two-headed single board computer
system designed for multi-user applications.

The new system features two LCD's working off one 32-bit StrongARM
processor, facilitating two independent applications working simultaneously.
Because it has two displays running with one processor, the Tandem reduces
manufacturing and licensing costs in half, making it ideal for retail,
point-of-sale terminals or kiosks.

The Tandem has two times the features of most "standard" single board
computer systems. Two MediaQ MQ200 Graphics Controllers drive two (up to 24
bit color) XGA sized displays, with two 2MB SDRAM frame buffers. Dual LVDS
drivers for LCD data transmission in the unit now extend the distance the
displays can be away from the computer, allowing a distance of over 20 feet
from the panel to the receivers. The Tandem can run two separate speakers to
be coordinated with each display.

The Tandem also features a comprehensive IO package that, for its form, is
unparalleled in the industry. The StrongARM SA-1111 companion chip provides
a USB Bus Master with a four port Hub, facilitating communication with
peripherals. Ethernet 10bT is supported, as is CAN Bus version 2.0b. ADS
Smart I/O* package contributes to user-selectable options that provides up 
to 32 digital IO's and 12 analog inputs, and a keypad scan support for up to
two 4 x 4 keypads. These features can be for a cash machine, a kiosk or
retail keypad, with functionality available to support magnetic card
readers, and a temperature probe interface for VEE Compensation.

"In  the past, running two displays had involved integrating two separate
computer systems. Now, with our dual-headed unit, users can run applications
with one license and one set of memory, reducing operating costs by 50%. The
Tandem brings a valuable new technological capability to the retail and
kiosk markets," said Robert Olsen, CEO of Applied Data Systems.


The Tandem features the MQ-200 from MediaQ, a company that designs and
markets integrated circuits to enhance the performance of mobile electronics
systems and display-centric embedded applications while minimizing power
consumption. The company's core technologies encompass expertise in
graphics, system design, and low power management. 

"The MQ-200 graphics controller plays a critical role in supporting the
Tandem's unique graphics display capabilities," said Sunder Velamuri,
MediaQ's vice president of marketing. "The MQ200 features true 128-bit
performance, low power consumption, and simultaneous display support. It is
an excellent graphics platform for embedded applications such as
point-of-sale terminals and other embedded retail applications.  So we are
very pleased to have Applied Data Systems use the MQ-200 in a truly
innovative product such as the Tandem, allowing us to demonstrate many of
our product's key capabilities."

Power Features

The two-headed system can support two operator graphical displays to create
output on a variety of LCD displays working with external keyboards, buttons
or mouse, with little or no user input.

The ADS system has a core SBC with a wide selection of operating system
selections, including WindowsCE, VxWorks, Microware's OS-9, Linux and
supports Java. The stand-alone system incorporates a 206 MHz, 32-bit
StrongARM RISC processor, which can deliver 235 MIPS at a miniscule 450 mW
power dissipation, making it ideal for low power applications. The processor

uses a 100 MHz memory bus. The system is configurable with up to 32 MB of
program memory /frame buffer DRAM, to 32 MB of flash memory, 128 KB of EPROM
boot memory, 1 PCMCIA slot, 3 serial ports, CAN, an onboard codec with
speaker and microphone support, an Ethernet port, a video interface to XGA,
an LCD controller, a RTC, and an on-board 8-bit microcontroller that offers
user-selectable options from 32 digital IO's, 12 analog inputs and 2 PWMs. 

The two-headed system is ideal for multi-user requirements with display
advertising, kiosks, slot machines, news and information systems
applications. In production pricing starts in the $400's per unit, less than
many one-headed systems presently on the market, and the Tandem is available
Q400. Product specs and more information is available at www.applieddata.net


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PHOTOS AVAILABLE - 300 dpi

About Applied Data Systems 
Applied Data Systems (ADS) solutions enable numerous applications including 
process control, GPS, fleet management, and POS/kiosk. For information,
please visit the ADS website at http://www.applieddata.net
<http://www.applieddata.net/> or call 301/490-4007.


About MediaQ Inc. 
MediaQ, Inc., develops highly integrated semiconductors and accompanying
software for key segments of the growing market for wired and wireless
Internet appliances, including handheld computers, web terminals/PADs, and
smart mobile phones. Founded in 1997, MediaQ is headquartered in Santa
Clara, CA. More information about MediaQ is available at 408-733-0080 or by
visiting http://www.mediaq.com.