BUSTRONIC RELEASES NEW BACKPLANE CATALOG

FREMONT, California, Jan. 28, 2004 - Bustronic Corporation, an industry leading designer and manufacturer of high performance backplanes, has created a new backplane catalog. It includes information on both legacy and next-generation backplanes, with reference information on the technologies.

The new backplane catalog contains product information, technical and manufacturing capabilities of the company, and information on new technologies. The standard products covered are VME, VME64x, VME320, CompactPCI, and VXI backplanes. Switched fabric technologies such as PICMG 2.16 (Ethernet) and PICMG 2.17 (StarFabric) are also included. Further, the catalog goes into depth in new specifications like AdvancedTCA, VXS Switched Serial, and more.

Other features of the catalog include background and reference information on legacy bus backplanes and new switched fabric technologies. Also included is a wealth of system accessories like test extender boards, load cards, system & voltage monitors, adapter cards, etc.

To receive a copy of Bustronic's comprehensive backplane catalog, call 510-490-7388 or visit us online at www.bustronic.com