Trident Microsystems Receives Purchase Commitment from NEC for TGUI9680 Chip

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Trident Microsystems, a leading manufacturer of graphics controllers and multimedia video processing chipsets, has announced that it has received a purchase commitment from Nippon Electric Companies (NEC) for its TGUI9680 graphical user interface (GUI) and video accelerator chip. The TGUI9680 chip will be integrated into NEC's PC9821 series of desktop computer products, providing high-performance graphics capabilities. As part of the agreement, Trident's hardware and software will support NEC's current PC-98 platform, as well as its Windows-based offerings.

Key Takeaways:

  • Trident Microsystems has received a purchase commitment from NEC for its TGUI9680 chip, a single-chip, 64-bit GUI and video accelerator.
  • The TGUI9680 chip will be integrated into NEC's PC9821 series of desktop computer products, providing high-performance graphics capabilities.
  • The TGUI9680 device can overlay a true-color (24-bit) live video display onto a graphical image of any color depth, making it ideal for applications such as videoconferencing.
  • The chip's VAFC support enables future applications such as videoconferencing, and its 135 MHz pixel clock and 24-bit true-color RAMDAC provide high-speed graphics capabilities.
  • Trident Microsystems designs, develops, and markets integrated circuit graphics controllers and multimedia video processing chipsets for IBM-compatible PCs.
  • The company's products are sold through a network of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), original design manufacturers (ODMs), and system integrators worldwide.

Statistics:

  • The TGUI9680 chip is a single-chip, 64-bit GUI and video accelerator.
  • The chip has a 135 MHz pixel clock and 24-bit true-color RAMDAC.
  • The TGUI9680 device can support true-color (24-bit) live video display onto a graphical image of any color depth.

Sources:

  • Trident Microsystems (headline)
  • Trident Microsystems (Trident TGUI9680 is a trademark of Trident Microsystems, Inc.)
  • PRNewswire (MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 23 /PRNewswire/)
  • NEC (Nippon Electric Companies) (NEC will incorporate the Trident devices into its broad line of PC product offerings)