Single Board Computer features dual PowerPC 7448 processors.

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Featuring 3U CompactPCI form factor, Momentum(TM) Series CP3-102 enables systems to deliver more than 400 GFLOPS of processing power in half-ATR chassis. It contains 2 PowerPC MPC7448 microprocessors with AltiVec vector processing technology running up to 1.4 GHz. Processors are connected in SMP configuration for programming access to 1 GB of DDR2-400 memory with error checking and correcting logic. Standard I/O includes 2 Gigabit Ethernet, 2 RS-232, and 2 USB 2.0 ports.



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Mercury Computer Systems Offers the First 3U Dual PowerPC 7448 and More Than 400 GFLOPS of Processing Power in a Fully Configured System



Momentum Series CP3-102 Doubles the Processing Power in a 3U CompactPCI Form Factor

ORLANDO, Fla., May 16 /-- Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY), announced the availability of the Momentum(TM) Series CP3-102 at the 2006 Wind River Worldwide User Conference in Orlando, Florida. The Momentum Series CP3-102 is a 3U CompactPCI conduction-cooled single board computer (SBC) with two PowerPC(R) 7448 processors. The Momentum Series CP3-102 provides twice the processor density of available 3U SBCs on the market. A system fully integrated with Momentum Series CP3-102 boards can deliver more than 400 GFLOPS of processing power in half-ATR chassis.

"The 3U Compact PCI form factor is experiencing dynamic growth in the COTS computer board market and is expected to grow by more than 33% from 2005 to 2007 just in North America," said Eric Gulliksen, Principal Analyst at Venture Development Corp. "Mercury's product offering is well-timed because 3U boards and systems are a perfect fit for the growing list of space-constrained applications, such as small UAVs and airborne pods, as well as avionics and vehicle electronics for smaller vehicles."

The Momentum Series CP3-102 contains two PowerPC MPC7448 microprocessors with AltiVec vector processing technology running up to 1.4 GHz. The two processors are connected in an SMP configuration for easier programming access to the common 1 GB of DDR2-400 memory with error checking and correcting (ECC) logic. Standard I/O connected through the backplane includes two Gigabit Ethernet, two RS-232, and two USB 2.0 ports. The Momentum Series P3-102 is available with board support packages for VxWorks and Linux.

The Momentum Series CP3-102 is available for US$5,950. For more information on the Momentum Series CP3-102, visit Mercury at the Wind River Worldwide User Conference May 16-18, visit mc.com/momentum, or contact Mercury at (866) 627-6951.

About Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY) is the leading provider of high-performance embedded, real-time digital signal and image processing solutions. Mercury's solutions play a critical role in a wide range of applications, transforming sensor data to information for analysis and interpretation. In military reconnaissance and surveillance platforms the Company's systems process real-time radar, sonar, and signals intelligence data. Mercury's systems are also used in state-of-the-art medical diagnostic imaging devices including MRI, PET, and digital X-ray, and in semiconductor imaging applications including photomask generation and wafer inspection. Mercury provides advanced 3D image processing and visualization software and optimized systems to diverse end markets including life sciences, geosciences, and simulation. The Company also provides radio frequency (RF) products for enhanced communications capabilities in military and commercial applications.

Based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Mercury serves customers in North America, Europe and Asia through its direct sales force and a network of subsidiaries and distributors. Visit Mercury on the web at www.mc.com.

Contacts:
Richard Jaenicke, Systems Technology Director
Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
978-967-1727 / rjaenicke@mc.com

Kathy Donahue, Public Relations Manager
Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
978-967-1126 / kdonahue@mc.com

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