Parvus to Offer CompactFlash IDE Adapter for Embedded Computers, Supporting Both Type I and Type II Cards with 40 or 44-Pin IDE Connections

SALT LAKE CITY � August 16, 2004 � Parvus� Corp. today announced the expected release of its CFII-IDE� remote CompactFlash� to IDE adapter, flexibly designed with both 40-pin (0.10") and 44-pin (2mm) IDE connectors. Fully compatible with Type I and Type II cards, the adapter enables both solid-state CompactFlash and IBM� Microdrive� media to be used as a bootable IDE (ATA) disk drive in any computer with an IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) interface.

This low-cost, highly functional product features power and drive activity LED indicators, a master/slave selection jumper, four mounting holes, and front panel mounting brackets. Transparent to the operating system (OS), the CFII-IDE does not require any device drivers to work with DOS�, Windows�, Linux�, and any other PC-based operating systems. A CompactFlash card appears as a small IDE hard disk drive to the BIOS and OS.

The product�s small size and versatile design make it an ideal solution for embedded systems requiring reliable, removable Flash memory storage. CompactFlash provides a robust, low-current, low-operating temperature, and highly reliable storage solution for embedded computing applications.

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

� Bootable: Can be used as a boot device

� CompactFlash Socket: for Type I and II Cards

� IDE Support: Connectors for both 40-pin (0.10") and 44-pin (2mm) IDE Cabling

� LED Indicators: Activity and Power

� Master/Slave: Jumper Configurable

� Mounting Holes: for Flush Mount or L-Bracket Installation (brackets included)

� Power Interface: for 40-pin IDE

� Software: No Drivers required; Compatible with Windows, Linux, QNX systems with IDE

� Operating Temperature: -40�C to +85�C

� Dimensions: 2.525� (L) x 2.187� (W) x 0.375� (H)

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

This product is priced at $59/each in 100-unit quantities and is expected to be in stock by mid-to-late Q3 2004.

NOTE FOR EDITORS

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ABOUT PARVUS

Parvus Corporation is a leading North American manufacturer and systems integrator of modular computer boards, enclosures, displays and embedded systems based on the PC/104 circuit board standard. Parvus offers rugged, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) computing solutions ideal for avionics, military, medical, industrial, and transportation OEMs. For more information, visit http://www.parvus.com or call 801.483.1533.

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Mike Southworth, mike_southworth@parvus.com,

(801) 483-1533,

Parvus Corporation

www.parvus.com