Embedded Star

VIA EPIA-M910 Mini-ITX Board

Ken Cheung — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:52:31 +0000

VIA Technologies introduced the EPIA-M910 Mini-ITX board. The new main board features a 1.6GHz VIA Nano X2 dual core processor or a fanless 1.0GHz VIA Eden X2 dual core processor, the VIA VX900 media system processor, up to 8GB of DDR3 system memory, ChromotionHD 2.0 video engine, HDMI and VGA display connectivity ports with pin headers for two 24-bit LVDS (one single channel and one dual channel), eight USB 2.0 ports, dual Gigabit LAN networking, and eight COM ports. The VIA EPIA-M910 is ideal for a range of embedded applications — such as ATM, kiosks, POS, digital signage, healthcare and digital media applications.

MSC Q7-A50M Qseven Computer-On-Module

Ken Cheung — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:48:55 +0000

MSC Vertriebs introduced the Q7-A50M Qseven module. The new Computer-On-Module is based on the AMD Embedded G-Series of Accelerated Processing Units (APUs). The MSC Q7-A50M features four PCI Express x1 lanes, two high-speed SATA-II interfaces, eight USB 2.0 host ports, LPC, High-Definition Audio (HDA), one GBit Ethernet interface, and optional SATA-connected Flash Disk (up to 32GB). The MSC Q7-A50 module is ideal for a range of embedded applications — such as digital signage, industrial control, POS/POI and medical systems.

Mantracourt T24-PA Wireless Pulse Acquisition Module

Ken Cheung — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:16:15 +0000

Mantracourt introduced their T24-PA wireless pulse acquisition module. The T24-PA is designed for the collection and processing of pulse related measurements. It enables the remote monitoring of processes that have a periodic nature, such as motor, shaft or flow meter rotation. The Mantracourt module transmits on license-free 2.4Ghz, and avoids local radio interference to ensure data integrity and security. The T24-PA wireless pulse measuring device is also available in IP rated enclosures.

Artila PAC-4000 Embedded Computer

Ken Cheung — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:35:42 +0000

Artila Electronics introduced their PAC-4000 industrial ARM9 embedded computer. The PAC-4000 features the 400MHz AT91SAM9G20 ARM Thumb Processor, two Ethernet ports, up to four RS-232 ports and two isolated RS-485 ports, two USB host ports, microSD socket, 64MB SDRAM, 128MB NAND Flash, and 2MB DATAFlash. It is pre-installed with Linux 2.6.29 OS, busybox utility collection, lighttpd web server, and various hardware device drivers. The PAC-4000 is ideal for direct digital control, building automation, energy-saving system, and remote device management.

Axiomtek NANO100 Nano-ITX SBC Nano-ITX Board

Ken Cheung — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:12:12 +0000

Axiomtek introduced their NANO100 Nano-ITX board. The motherboard features the latest AMD G-series APU dual core T56N 1.65GHz, Fusion Controller Hub A50M chipset, up to 4GB of DDR3 1333 memory, integrated with Radeon HD 6320 graphics controller, six USB 2.0 ports, two COM ports (one is RS-232 and the other is RS-232/422/485 selectable), dual Gigabit LANs, SATA-600 port, mainstream CFast socket, PCI Express Mini card expansion, VGA, DisplayPort, LVDS, and HD audio. The Axiomtek NANO100 Nano-ITX board is ideal for graphics-intensive applications such as high-end medical imaging, digital signage, kiosks/POI, thin clients, and gaming machines.

ACCES I/O Products USB-104-HUB

Ken Cheung — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:50:15 +0000

ACCES I/O Products introduced the USB-104-HUB, which is a rugged, industrial-strength 4-port USB hub. The OEM version of the USB-104-HUB (board only) is PC/104 sized and can easily be installed in new or existing PC/104-based systems. The small form factor embedded product makes it easy to add additional USB-based I/O to embedded systems or to connect peripherals such as external hard drives, keyboards, GPS, wireless and more. The ACCES I/O USB-104-HUB is ideal for industrial automation, embedded OEM, laboratory, kiosk, transportation, automotive, military, and government applications. Prices start at $164.

Congatec Debuts conga-TS67 COM Express Basic Module

Ken Cheung — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:06:58 +0000

congatec AG introduced the conga-TS67 COM Express Basic module. The conga-TS67 is available in the second-generation low-power Intel Core processors — from the Intel Celeron 807UE processor (1M Cache, 1.0 GHz) with only 10 Watt TDP to the Intel Core i7 2610UE dual core processor (4M Cache, 1.50 GHz) with 17 Watt TDP. The congatec COM Express Basic module is ideal for gaming, medical technology, automation and digital signage applications. The conga-TS67 is available now. Prices start at $500 US.

E-con Systems e-CAMNT_35x_GSTIX Camera Board

Ken Cheung — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:38:12 +0000

E-con Systems introduced their e-CAMNT_35x_GSTIX camera board, which is a NTSC/PAL decoder board for the Gumstix Overo computer-on-module series. It interfaces with the Gumstix Overo COM via 27-pin FFC cable. The e-CAMNT_35x_GSTIX features two Video IN connectors RCA socket and Mini-DIN S-Video connector to support CVBS or S-Video input. The e-CAMNT_35x_GSTIX adapter board will be available this month. The NTSC/PAL adapter card is ideal for surveillance, endoscopy, low light camera and other CCD camera applications.

Habey BIS-6630 Embedded System

Ken Cheung — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:33:04 +0000

Habey USA announced their BIS-6630 embedded computer. The fanless BIS-6630 embedded system is based on the Intel Atom N2800 (1.83 GHz) and D2700 (2.13 Ghz) processors. The compact PC features six USBs, six COM ports, two Gigabit Ethernet, SIM socket for 3G/4G connectivity, two Mini-PCIe slots, VGA, DVI-D (up to 1920 x 1080), internal 18-bit LVDS (up to 1366 x 768 resolution), HD audio, 2.5″ SATA drive bay and mSATA option, and 12VDC power input. The Habey Cedar Trail embedded system is ideal for digital signage, building automation, NVR, point-of-sales, and other embedded and industrial applications.

BCM Advanced Research NX260N Nano-itx and MX260N Mini-itx Motherboards

Ken Cheung — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:12:09 +0000

BCM Advanced Research introduced the MX260N and NX260N industrial motherboards. Both boards feature the Intel N2600 1.60 GHz dual-core low-power processor, Intel NM10 express chipset, low TDP (totaling only 5 Watts), fanless operation, and DDR3 800 MHz memory. The MX260N is a full featured small form factor motherboard based on the mini-itx standard. The NX260N is a nano ITX ultra small footprint form factor motherboard. The BCM MX260N mini-itx and NX260N nano-itx industrial motherboards are ideal solutions for space constrained, battery operated, and cost conscious display applications (such as digital signage, mobile medical systems, industrial automation, portable POS, gaming, and Kiosk industries).