Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc.

Fujitsu Announces that ALT Software Will Develop OpenGL Embedded Software Platform for Fujitsu's Coral-P/PA Graphics Controller

San Francisco, CA, March 7, 2005 — Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) and ALT Software Inc. announced today that ALT Software will provide 2D/3D graphics drivers designed to enable FMA's Coral-P/PA graphics display controller to operate on ALT's OpenGL® and OpenGL ES architectures.

As part of a new agreement between FMA and ALT Software, the graphics software leader will develop drawing primitives and initialization software for FMA's Coral-P/PA GDC. ALT also will create Windows CE 5.0 2D display, DirectX 2D, and DirectX 3D device drivers for the Coral-P/PA.

Introduced in 2004, the Coral-P/PA is the newest member of Fujitsu's family of graphics display controllers, developed for advanced in-vehicle navigational and video display applications. The 32-bit MB86296 graphics display controller is built with a powerful geometry engine that performs precise numerical operations for graphics processing. The GDC includes a 32-bit, 33MHz PCI interface that enables industry-leading data transfer at 70MB/second.

As part of the agreement, ALT Software will market the Coral-P/PA GDC with fully accelerated OpenGL and OpenGL ES drivers in various vertical markets. Fujitsu will provide technical programming specifications and Coral-P/PA hardware, along with graphics hardware initialization source code and technical support.

OpenGL ES is a royalty-free, cross-platform API for full-function 2D and 3D graphics on embedded systems - including handheld devices, appliances and vehicles. It is a well-defined subset of the OpenGL desktop API, creating a flexible and powerful low-level interface between software and graphics acceleration.

"ALT Software will work as a strategic partner with Fujitsu Microelectronics on current and future graphics display control technology," said Keith Horn, senior vice president of marketing and sales for Fujitsu Microelectronics America. "ALT provides a comprehensive set of professional software development and support services, with industry-leading expertise in OpenGL platform design."

"ALT selected Fujitsu's CoralP/PA driver because of its low powered functionality, industrial rating and 3D graphics capability,” said Chris Brady, president of ALT Software Inc. "ALT's embedded OpenGL solution coupled with the CoralP/PA provides an excellent product to be integrated in rugged environments, including automotive/telematics industrial controls and handheld devices."

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About ALT Software

Founded in 1994, ALT Software’s Embedded graphics team provides real-time, embedded, and safety critical OpenGL drivers and development solutions. ALT’s Professional Services group offers professional application and system level software and hardware development services to organizations worldwide across a broad range of sectors. ALT Software is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, with additional offices in Waterloo, Ontario and San Jose, California.

About Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc.

Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) leads the industry in innovation. FMA provides high-quality, reliable semiconductor products and services for the networking, communications, automotive, security and other markets throughout North and South America. Fujitsu is the world's second largest supplier of ASIC products and technology. For product information, visit the company web site at http://us.fujitsu.com/micro/graphicdisplay.

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