Performance Technologies Announces Availability of AMC121 High-Performance Compute Module

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Performance Technologies (Nasdaq: PTIX), a leading developer of communication platforms and systems, today announced the availability of another member of its AdvancedMC(TM) compute module product line -- the AMC121.

Designed for applications in telecommunications, aerospace and defense, commercial, and industrial systems, the AMC121 features an Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor that provides a highly scalable x86 architecture delivering next-generation performance as well as a flexible upgrade path from 32- to 64-bit computing. Its dual core architecture offers cost-effective technology designed to perform packet processing and general computing tasks found in IMS, wireless, softswitch, shipboard communications, or any application with compute-intensive requirements.

The AMC121 features a 1.5 GHz processor with enhanced Intel SpeedStep(R) technology for more efficient power use, 64-bit memory to 2GB, USB2.0, and support for both AMC.1 (PCI Express) and AMC.2 (Ethernet) at the card edge.

"With the AMC121, Performance Technologies provides equipment manufacturers and system integrators a powerful and efficient processing solution in a small footprint," said Performance Technologies' Director of Product Management, Hank Heneghan. "The architecture of the Intel Core 2 Duo processor enables us to provide our leading edge customers a highly flexible, performance-driven solution."

The AMC121 joins Performance Technologies' robust AMC (Advanced Mezzanine Card) family. Other AMC products include the AMC111, based on the AMD Turion(TM) x86 processor, and the AMC131, based on the Freescale(R) 8641D PowerPC processor. The entire offering of AMC processing modules is designed to bring value and performance to AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA embedded system applications where high-reliability and efficient processing power is critical.

All of the company's AMC processing products are fully integrated with the company's NexusWare(R) carrier-grade, Linux(R)-based operating system and development environment. NexusWare is built on the 2.6.20 Linux kernel, and is CGL 3.2 registered (4.0 ready) as well as POSIX compliant, providing a set of essential Linux capabilities for performance, high availability, security, and reliability. Other supported operating systems include Linux, Solaris(TM), and Windows(R).

Product specifications for the AMC121 and product photo can be found at http://www.pt.com/amc121. The product is available in limited quantities at this time.

Design engineers needing advanced compute-intensive solutions can meet with company representatives at several upcoming industry events to learn more about the AMC product line. Events include the AdvancedTCA Summit Europe 2007 in France (September 18-19, 2007, booth 22), the AdvancedTCA Summit in Santa Clara (October 16-18, 2007, booth 206), and the 2007 Military Communications Conference in Orlando, FL (October 29-31, 2007, booth 1506).

About Performance Technologies (http://www.pt.com)

Performance Technologies (NASDAQ: PTIX) is a global supplier of integrated IP-based platforms and solutions for advanced communications networks and innovative computer system architectures. Our Embedded Systems Group offers robust application-ready platforms that incorporate open-standards based software and hardware, providing significantly accelerated end product deployment benefits for equipment manufacturers. Our Signaling Systems Group offers the SEGway(TM) product suite, which includes IP STPs, SS7 over IP transport solutions, and signaling gateways that enable lower operating costs through utilization of IP networks, thereby creating competitive advantages for carriers in existing and emerging markets.

Performance Technologies is headquartered in Rochester, New York. Additional engineering facilities are located in San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California, and Kanata, Ontario, Canada.

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