San Diego, California, January 11, 2010 * * * congatec AG extends its COM Express product family with the highest performance module conga-BM57. It features the latest Intel® CoreT i7-620M processor with a core speed of 2.66 GHz, with 4 MByte L2 cache and up to 8 GByte fast (1066 MT/s) dual channel DDR3 memory. The conga-BM57 is a two-chip solution which utilizes the powerful Mobile Intel® QM57 Express Chipset. The integrated graphics controller is supporting the Intel® Flexible Display Interface (FDI) in order to allow for two independent video channels on VGA, LVDS, HDMI, DisplayPort or SDVO interfaces.

The major highlight of the COM Express Basic (95x125mm) module with a type 2 connector pin-out is the boosted graphics performance. The 3D performance was increased substantially over the last generation of Intel integrated graphics. Paired with the additional computing performance of the Intel® CoreT i7 processor the conga-BM57 is an ideal solution for intense graphics applications which are often found in gaming or medical image applications.
The implemented Intel® Turbo Boost Technology provides an on-demand boost in the clock speed for one processor core if the other core is less utilized. This new feature improves the computing performance by as much as 25% – as measured by congatec during benchmark testing.

In order to keep the power consumption at about the same level as the predecessor generation, the Intel® CoreT i7 processor supports new power management states. The C6 state, already known from Intel® CoreT processors, saves the architectural state to a dedicated SRAM. Then the cores can be switched off to reduce the current to almost zero. The independence of the C6 states for each core boasts even greater power savings for the platform.
Five PCI Express lanes, eight USB 2.0 ports, three SATA, one EIDE and a Gigabit Ethernet interface allow for fast and flexible system extensions. Fan control, LPC bus for slow speed extensions and Intel® High Definition Audio complete the feature set.
First public live demos of the extremely fast conga-BM57 will be shown at the International Gaming Expo in London from Jan 26-28, 2010, booth #3484.

About congatec

Based in Deggendorf, Germany, congatec AG is an innovative provider of industrial computer modules based on Qseven, COM Express, XTX and ETX standard form factors. Thanks to this specialization and with an annual revenue of 27 million Euro (2008), congatec has established itself as a leading supplier in this sector. The company’s products support all types of industry applications spanning the industrial automation, medical and automotive as well as the aerospace and transport sectors. Key know-how includes extended BIOS and driver support as well as comprehensive board support packages. Customers receive complete product lifecycle support starting early during the design-in stage. All congatec products are manufactured by specialised contract manufacturers who fulfil the latest quality standards. congatec currently employs 75 staff and has offices in Pilsen/Czech Republic, Taipei/Taiwan and San Diego/USA. More information about the company can be found by visiting www.congatec.us.

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today announced that ACCO Semiconductor has selected a comprehensive suite of Agilent’s RFIC design, verification and modeling software for design of its next-generation CMOS power amplifier. This software, used for integrated, mixed-signal RFIC designs, coupled with Agilent’s unique wireless verification IP portfolio for design and test, enables a streamlined design flow that allows ACCO Semiconductor to quickly and effectively drive its design project from initial conception to final product.

“In today’s cellular marketplace, one of the most difficult jobs for an R&D manager is to navigate from product concept to finished product — a process which, to be successful, typically requires the application of multiple technologies and multiple design flows,” said Ron Das, president and CEO of ACCO Semiconductor. “The entire design chain must be coordinated or it will break, resulting in a missed deadline or market window, significant cost overruns, and lost business. The streamlined flow provided by Agilent’s EDA tools allows us to avoid these hardships and bring our product to market faster.”

A streamlined flow is critical to successful product development and key to eliminating the integration risks that can arise late in the development cycle. Agilent’s streamlined design and verification flow serves as a focal point for all teams involved in product development — including semiconductor modeling, system architecture, RF design, and prototype validation. It begins with active and passive modeling, using Agilent’s IC-CAP device modeling software and Momentum 3-D planar electromagnetic simulator. The flow then continues into system design using the leading-edge RFIC tools in Agilent’s GoldenGate software, along with Agilent’s wireless verification libraries. Common waveforms and data processing algorithms are used throughout design and measurement to ensure a coherent and efficient prototype verification process.

“Because Agilent is deeply committed to enabling its customers’ high-frequency design chain, we are very gratified to see our seamless design and validation flow benefitting ACCO Semiconductor,” said Jim McGillivary, vice president with Agilent’s EEsof EDA organization. “Our expertise in measurement, modeling and simulation, together with our strong on-site support, are essential to ensuring that accuracy is maintained throughout the design chain — both for ACCO Semiconductor and any other company developing solutions for today’s highly competitive cellular industry.”

About GoldenGate

GoldenGate is the most trusted simulation, verification and analysis solution available for integrated RF circuit design within the Cadence Virtuoso design flow. Its unique simulation algorithms are optimized for the challenging demands of today’s complex RF circuit design, enabling full characterization of complete transceivers prior to tape-out. GoldenGate is part of Agilent’s RFIC simulation, analysis and verification solution that also includes Momentum for 3-D planar electromagnetic simulation, Ptolemy Wireless Test Benches for system level verification, and the Advanced Design System (ADS) Data Display for advanced data analysis. This suite links the RF system, subsystem, and component-level design and analysis as part of a unique and comprehensive RFIC design flow. GoldenGate is fully compatible with Cadence IC5 and IC6 platforms.

For more information about Agilent’s GoldenGate, go to www.agilent.com/find/eesof-goldengate.

About Agilent EEsof EDA Software

Agilent EEsof EDA is the technology leader and industry’s leading supplier of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software for microwave, RF, high-frequency, high-speed, RF system, electronic system level (ESL), circuit, 3-D electromagnetic, physical design and device-modeling applications. Agilent EEsof EDA offers personal, value-priced products as well as enterprise-level solutions that save money, improve design flows and simplify EDA vendor relationships. Agilent EEsof EDA software is compatible with and is used to design the company’s test and measurement equipment. Additional information about all Agilent EDA software offerings is available at www.agilent.com/find/eesof.

About ACCO Semiconductor

ACCO is a fabless semiconductor developer of innovative CMOS RF solutions for the wireless industry. Based in both France and California, the company has a long history in delivering advanced radio solutions. ACCO is now developing groundbreaking wireless solutions that previously were not possible in CMOS technology.

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the world’s premier measurement company and a technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company’s 17,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenues of $4.5 billion in fiscal 2009. Information about Agilent is available on the Web atwww.agilent.com.