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September 13, 2005

Eugene, OR — VersaLogic Corp. today announced the release of a new version of its “Gecko” EPIC format single board computer designed for extreme temperature conditions. The new Gecko version is qualified for operation from -40° to +85° C., ideal for space-constrained environments with limited cooling available. Potential applications include medical devices, security equipment, industrial machinery, aerospace projects, and transportation systems.

The Gecko offers an excellent balance of small size, mid-range performance, and low power at a competitive price. The design is based on the newer AMD GX-500 processor, which offers 500 MHz equivalent performance while drawing only about 1.5 W. The low power consumption results in minimal heat dissipation, so no fan is required. The Gecko has no moving parts. The Gecko’s features include up to 512 MB DDR RAM, integrated video with analog and LVDS flat panel outputs, stereo line in/out, 10/100 Ethernet, analog and digital I/O, 4 USB ports, 4 COM ports, LPT and IDE interfaces, and a CompactFlash socket. The PC/104-Plus site accommodates both PC/104 and PC/104-Plus modules for system expansion.

The Gecko Extended temperature single board computer is manufactured to uncompromising quality and reliability standards. It includes critical safety features such as TVS devices for ESD protection, self-resetting fuses for the user I/O, and a watchdog timer for hardware-level application control. The Gecko (part number EPIC-2e) is currently available from stock and includes VersaLogic’s exclusive 5-year availability guarantee. Pricing starts at $673 in OEM quantities. For additional information contact VersaLogic Corp. at (541) 485-8575 or info@versalogic.com, or visit their on-line catalog at www.VersaLogic.com.

About VersaLogic Corporation
A leading supplier of industrial computers since 1976, VersaLogic focuses on high-quality board-level products for embedded OEM applications. Product lines include EBX, PC/104, PC/104-Plus, EPIC, EPIC Express, and STD 32 Bus. Their 5-year product availability guarantee and outstanding warranties demonstrate a commitment to service. Industry-wide surveys rated the company as a “Platinum” level embedded board vendor for the last three consecutive years. For more information, visit www.VersaLogic.com.

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