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Cirrus Logic Delivers Total Cost of Ownership Graphics Solution to IBM

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Cirrus Logic, a premier supplier of system-level integrated circuits, has confirmed that IBM has selected its Laguna3DA(tm) (CL-GD5465) graphics accelerator to power the new line of IBM PC 300GL personal computers. The Laguna3DA delivers high-quality 2D/3D graphics, enabling OEMs like IBM to offer PCs with excellent graphics performance at competitive price points.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cirrus Logic's Laguna3DA graphics accelerator has been selected by IBM to power its new PC 300GL line of personal computers, providing high-performance 2D/3D graphics for multimedia applications.
  • The Laguna3DA employs advanced TextureJet(tm) technology, offering a highly efficient texture management solution that provides a high-speed bandwidth path between system memory and the graphics controller.
  • Cirrus Logic is the first microperipheral vendor to provide products that conform to standards such as 'TCO Best Practices,' providing a distinct advantage in the development of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodologies.
  • Cirrus Logic has implemented the TCO methodology into several of its controllers, offering IT managers a distinct advantage in using systems with the company's devices.
  • The Laguna3D family leverages the bandwidth advantages of the Rambus DRAM (RDRAM) technology, providing over 600Mbytes-per-second memory bandwidth.
  • Cirrus Logic applies its system expertise to enable high-volume applications in data storage, networking, and multimedia for both computing and consumer electronics markets.

Statistics:

  • The Laguna3DA graphics engine employs advanced TextureJet(tm) technology, offering a highly efficient texture management solution that provides a high-speed bandwidth path between system memory and the graphics controller.
  • The Rambus DRAM (RDRAM) technology delivers over 600Mbytes-per-second memory bandwidth.
  • Cirrus Logic has implemented the TCO methodology into several of its controllers.
  • The new PC 300GL line of personal computers will be powered by the Laguna3DA graphics accelerator.
  • Cirrus Logic is the only microperipheral vendor participating in the Gartner Group research on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodologies.

Sources:

  • Press release from Cirrus Logic, dated February 11, 1998
  • Gartner Group research on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodologies
  • Cirrus Logic's website: http://www.cirrus.com/
  • Technical specifications for the Laguna3DA graphics engine
  • Rambus DRAM (RDRAM) technology specifications

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