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News Release from: Molex UK | Subject: MicroCross ADD2 Cards
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 20 January 2005
Cards simplify display interfacing
Molex MicroCross Advanced Digital Display 2 (ADD2) cards offer an easy and cost-effective solution for a compatible Digital Visual Interface (DVI) interconnection.
Molex MicroCross Advanced Digital Display 2 (ADD2) cards offer an easy and cost-effective solution for a compatible Digital Visual Interface (DVI) interconnection By simply inserting an ADD2 card into the graphics controller of any Intel 915G-equipped motherboard or high-end PC with a vacant PCI Express (PCIe) 16X slot port, users can seamlessly connect to a DVI digital display
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 26 Jan 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The system will automatically load the MicroCross ADD2 card configuration, which is stored in a serial EEPROM.
The MicroCross ADD2 cards are well suited for desktop PC integrators, motherboard and ATM system manufacturers, as well as a variety of medical and kiosk applications.
These small-sized boards offer dual monitor capability, allowing increased design flexibility.
They are also available in versions that support two different Intel chassis architectures - the ADD2-N (non-lane-reversed) for ATX systems and the ADD2-R (lane-reversed) for BTX systems.
Both card versions mate with MicroCross DVI-D receptacles and are available in standard or low-profile PCIe bracket to match accordingly the different chassis.
"As a leading manufacturer of integrated products, Molex is constantly searching for new ways to meet the industry needs", said Greg Faughnan, General Sales Manager, Molex UK and Ireland.
"With the MicroCross ADD2 Cards, Molex has developed a solution that allows customers to easily achieve a DVI connection and still maintaining costs".
The MicroCross ADD2 cards ensure full hardware and software compatibility by supporting a full range of digital display resolutions, including VGA - which comes as standard for PCs - and provides a resolution of 720 x 400 pixel, and the UXGA, capable of displaying 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution.
The MicroCross ADD2 cards are also compatible with digital projectors, flat-panel displays and digital cathode ray tubes (CRTs).
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