(Press Release) S3 Graphics, Inc. has recently launched the AlphaChrome family of graphics subsystems for mission critical, enterprise notebook solutions in discrete, memory integrated MCM/MPM and Northbridge combined SMA trim featuring Commercial Grade quality and reliability matched with latest 2D/3D performance. S3 Graphics AlphaChrome is currently moving into pre-production phase with the perfect balance of next generation 3D performance, ultra-low power and fully integrated mobile features. The new core boasts a multi-pipeline, multi-texture 3D processing engine with 128-bit DDR memory interface for demanding 3D applications. A 2-channel LVDS transmitter, CRT DAC and TV-encoder rounds out the integrated display features to compliment the S3 Graphics DuoView capability. Also included is S3 Graphics 5th generation Motion Compensation engine for picture perfect DVD playback.
AlphaChrome graphics processors will be available in ultra-low form factor discrete packaging as well as integrated memory MCMs and MPMs. The smallest discrete packaging is 23x23 mm PBGA for 64-bit memory interface and 27x27 mm PBGA for the full 128 bit interface. For integrated memory products, the traditional MCM utilizing bare die memory products is offered as well as the new MPM packaging technology employing chip-size-package (CSP) memory products. Integrated memory sizes include 16, 32 and 64 MB.
