Aaeon EMB-820T Mini-ITX SBC does TV out, surround sound
Aaeon has announced a "value-positioned" mini-ITX SBC (single-board computer) that can be used to create a media server. The EMB-820T is based on AMD's Athlon-family embedded processors, and features TV output and 5:1 surround sound, according to the company.
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The EMB-820T is offered without a processor or memory installed, but accepts AMD's Athlon-derived NX1250, NX1500, or NX1750. Dual 184-pin DDR DIMM slots accept up to 2 GB of RAM, Aaeon says.
The board's graphics capabilities are implemented with an SIS 741CX graphics chipset. Its TV output serves up both NTSC and PAL video, while resolution is said to be up to 1600 by 1200 pixels on either a CRT or LCD. The LCD interface supports LVDS and 4-, 5-, or 8-wire resistive touchscreens.
The EMB-820T includes a Mini PCI slot that could, for example, be used to install a wireless network adapter. Unusually, the motherboard does not include Ethernet. Other expansion possibilities include a standard PCI card slot along with a Type II CompactFlash slot, and a floppy drive connector and 40-pin IDE connector.
Features and specifications cited by Aaeon include:- Processor -- AMD Geode NX1250, NX1500, or NX1750
- Memory -- dual 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets, for up to 2 GB total DRAM
- Display:
resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 pixels
- NTSC and PAL video output
- supports CRT and LVDS LCD display
- 4/5/8-wire resistive touchscreen interface
- Audio:
- 6-channel (5:1) audio output for 3D surround, or alternative stereo output
- mic in
- line in
- Other I/O:
- 1 x UDMA100/133
- 2 x SATA
- floppy interface
- 8 x USB ports (6 internal, 2 external)
- Expansion:
- Type II CompactFlash
- Mini PCI
- PCI
- Dimensions -- 6.7 x 6.7 inches
- Power -- compatible with AT or ATX power supplies
The EMB-820T appears to be available now, although pricing has not been disclosed. Aaeon admits that the board has "not been fully tested" yet under Linux, but says it is open to assisting customers wishing to use it under Linux.
Labels: Aaeon, AMD Geode, embedded, mini-itx, sbc
Ibase Mini-ITX SBC aims "long-life" Athlons at multimedia apps
Ibase Technology has announced a mini-ITX format single-board computer (SBC) that features a embedded processors and chipsets from AMD. The MI930 is aimed at device-makers requiring enhanced graphics and multimedia performance, and long-term support, according to the company.
The MI930 incorporates the M690T chipset AMD introduced last April. This supports various AMD processors via a 1GHz HyperTransport interface, and connects to AMD's SB600 southbridge.
According to IBase, the MI930 also features AMD's 940-pin AM2 socket, which accepts single-core Athlon 64 and dual-core 64 X2 processors. AMD reaffirmed its commitment to the single-core product line in September, releasing the Athlon 64 Models 2000+, 2600+, and 3100+, and promising to keep them on the market for at least five years.
Integrated graphics on the MI930 is provided by ATI, via the M690T's Radeon X700-based graphics engine. This is said to integrate a transition-minimized differential signaling (TMDS) controller, offering full DirectX 9.0 capabilities on DVI and LVDS displays.
The MI930 also has a plenitude of ports, some of them brought to standard connectors at the edge of the board, others available via onboard headers. Examples of the former, according to the company, include the board's PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors, COM1 serial port, and a DVI interface. Onboard headers, in contrast, provide access to functionality such as 7.1 channel audio and the built-in SATA II controller.
Features and specifications listed by Ibase for the MI930 include:- Processor -- AMD Athlon 64 or Athlon 64 X2, clocked at up to 2.8 GHz
- Memory -- 2 x 200-pin DDR2, supporting up to 4 GB of RAM
- Graphics/multimedia:
- Supports dual display on any two of CRT, DVI, LVDS
- Resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 (CRT), 1600 x 1200 (LVDS), and 1600 x 1200 (DVI)
- DirectX 9.0 support
- 3D texture support, including projective 3D textures
- OpenGL support
- Hardware acceleration for MPEG and WMV9 playback
- "HD Audio" via ATI SB600 chipset
- 7.1 audio output via Realtek ALC888
- Networking -- 2 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports via Marvell 88E8053 chipset
- Other I/O ports:
- 2 x RS-232 serial (one internal, one external)
- 6 x USB 2.0 (four external, two internal)
- PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports
- mic in, line in, line out (external)
- Expansion:
- 2 x SATA II
- 40-pin IDE (UDMA 33/66/100)
- PCI slot
- 8 x 2 header for adapter card ID 394 (2 or 4 serial ports) or ID 395 (TPM 1.2)
- Power -- ATX and BTX standard power connector
- Dimensions -- 6.7 by 6.7 inches (170 x 170 mm)
- Operating temperature -- 0-60 deg. C
Operating system support was not detailed, but previous boards from this vendor offer drivers for Windows XP, 2000, NT, and 98.
Availability
The MI930 appears to be available now. Pricing was not disclosed.Labels: AM2, AMD, embedded, iBase, mini-itx
Motherboard from $200 Everex Wal-Mart PC
For $60, developers and Linux hackers can now buy the guts of the recently unveiled $200 Everex TC2502 Linux PC. The compact, ultra-efficient, x86-compatible "gOS Dev Board" comes with "gOS," a lightweight Linux-based OS meant for use with Google Apps.
The gOS operating system was initially created for use in Everex's TC2502, a $200 Linux-based PC available for $200 at Walmart.com and at select Walmart locations.
The gOS Developer Board product lets developers and Linux hackers buy just the TC2502's motherboard, along with a CD of the gOS distribution.
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Labels: C7, Everex PC, linux, via, walmart
Advansus Announces Intel Q965 TPM-Secured Mini-ITX Motherboard
Advansus, a joint-venture company of ASUS and Advantech, unveils the first Q965 MiniITX motherboard. This exciting new entry into the MiniITX market is scheduled to show-off its full strength at the Embedded Technology 2007 show coming up in Japan.
Best for Gaming & KIOSK
iQ965-CI incorporates the Intel® Q965 Express chipset, which hosts a maximum of 4 GB Dual Channel DDR2 800 SDRAM. The resulting performance boost delivers strong support for Intel® Core(TM)2 processors, up to 1066 MHz. The iQ965-CI sports some very unique features, with an onboard TPM (Trusted Platform Module) security system, dual audio streams (5.1 & 2-CH amplified audio), along with Intel® GMA3000 accelerated graphics. All these special features combine to make the iQ965-CI perfect for security sensitive and Graphics / Audio demanding applications such as gaming, digital signage and entertainment KIOSK.
Professional Graphics
iQ965-CI is powered by the Intel® Q965 chipset that applies the best of FMA (Fast Memory Access) for highly efficient memory access, as well as Intel® GMA 3000 (Graphics Media Accelerator 3000) technology that supports DirectX 9.0c, Pixel Shader 2.0, 256 MB of video memory, and a dual independent display through ADD2 and MEC cards. iQ965-CI accommodates one PCI Express x16 slot that supports various ADD2 VGA / LVDS / DVI / HDMI cards for a secondary display. High speed image transmission ensures that the iQ965-CI is powerful enough for critical image processing applications.
Onboard TPM
iQ965-CI provides a trusted platform for secure transactions with the Infineon SLB 9635 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip, which is used to ensure authenticity, integrity and confidentiality in e-commerce transactions and Internet communications.
5.1 & 2-CH Amplified Audio
Consistent with Advansus's new series Mini-ITX motherboard, iQ965-CI utilizes the latest ALC888 audio codec that supports two independent audio streams: one features 5.1 channel output through the rear audio jacks, and the other offers two channels at five watts per channel of amplified stereo through the front audio jack. Extra audio performance supports the latest gaming, digital signage and multimedia applications. The iQ965-CI also offers plenty of high-speed connectivity, provided through one Gigabit LAN, two SATA, six USB, and two serial ports.
Full-featured Performance
IQ965-CI provides a unique platform that combines TPM security technology and 7.1 amplified audio performance with Intel's latest system architecture - the Q965 chipset and the Core2 Duo processor. The Advansus iQ965-CI motherboard is manufactured with exceptional longevity in mind, and is backed by intensive technical support. The iQ965-CI Mini-ITX is the top choice for tough commercial grade gaming, digital signage, KIOSK, ATM, Medical, Surveillance and Automation applications.
Features
o Supports Intel® LGA 775 Core Duo/Core 2 Duo and Pentium® 4/Celeron® D processor
o Intel® 82965Q Express Chipset
o Two 240-pin sockets up to 4GB 2-CH DDR2 800 SDRAM
o Intel® Graphic Media Accelerator 3000
o Realtek ALC888 5.1-CH & 2-CH Amplified Audio via Independent Audio Streams
o Realtek RTL8111B PCI-E Gigabit LAN
o 1 PCI Express x16 Supports ADD2 VGA / DVI / LVDS / HDMI Card
o 2 COM, 6 USB, 2 SATA
o TPM (Trusted Platform Module) onboard
About Advansus
Advansus is a joint venture company between ASUSTek and Advantech. The company aims to provide specialized D&MS (Design and Manufacturing Services) to satisfy the demand for system longevity and cost control. In addition to its D&MS business, Advansus delivers a variety of Industrial Motherboards (Nano-ITX, Mini-ITX, MicroATX, and ATX). Customers enjoy products of unprecedented quality. Our cost effective systems highlight durability and offer long term revision control. All Advansus products are supported by continuous technical support from the beginning until the conclusion of each project
Huimei Yu
Marketing manager
ADVANSUS CORP.
Tel:+886-2-8177-7089 Ext. 7590
Fax: +886-2-2794-7305
Web:
www.advansus.com.tw Contacts:Marketing:Huimei Yu Marketing Manager
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FAX: 886-2-2794-7305
Labels: advansus, embedded, Intel, mini-itx, q965
Albatron Core 2 Duo mini ITX board coming soon
Albatron has sort of disappeared from everyone's radar, as it seems as if the KI690-AM2 board never really hit retail. We met up with the compay yesterday and they're far from gone.
Although their main market at the moment is graphics cards, they announced an 8800 GT along with everyone else, they're still making motherboards and they are specifically trying to move into what they referred to as the application market.
They showed us their latest mini ITX board, the PI965, which is based on the Intel GME965 chipset combined with the ICH8-M. If you know your chipsets you'll know that this is the latest mobile chipset from Intel and that the board supports mobile Core 2 Duo or Celeron processors.
It has some rather interesting features, such as built-in component video out, DVI, optical S/PDIF and dual Gigabit Ethernet. It also has an x16 PCI Express slot and a bottom mounted mini PCI slot for expansion. This means that you could fit a better graphics card and a Wi-Fi or TV-tuner card into the mini PCI slot.
The board also supports dual channel memory, as it uses two SODIMM slots much like the KI690-AM2. It has three SATA connectors, a single IDE connector, internal headers for parallel and serial ports, and it can support up to eight USB 2.0 ports.
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Mini-ITX based Booksize PC
DSM AG, of Munich, has announced three compact computers aimed at the embedded market. The "Booksize" PCs are based on mini-ITX motherboards packaged in a rugged metal enclosure, and can be fitted with either hard drives or solid-state disks (SSDs).
The Booksize B1, B2, and B6 systems offer three different processor families and associated chipsets. An element common to all, however, is the 11.8 x 8.7 x 3.5-inch (300 x 220 x 90 mm) metal case, including a 60-watt, 100-240 VAC power supply (24 VDC is optional).
Beyond that, all the units include the basic functions and interfaces expected of a standard PC, including keyboard and mouse connectors, VGA output, and Ethernet ports. Each also offers a standard, half-size PCI expansion slot, plus a drive bay that accepts a 3.5- or 2.5-inch hard drive or dual CompactFlash cards. Additionally, the systems can accept disk-on-module SSDs.
Features and specifications listed for the Booksize B1 include:- Processor -- Via C7 processor clocked at 1 GHz, with CN700 chipset (no active cooling required)
- Memory -- up to 1 GB DDR (533 MHz), 0 MB in standard configuration
- Video -- Via 2D/3D video controller with S-Video and composite TV-out, supported resolutions not specified
- Audio -- Via AC '97 audio controller
- Networking -- 10/100 Ethernet (Via VT6103)
- Other I/O ports:
- 2 x IDE ports (supports 4 x EIDE drives)
- Serial ATA supports 2 x SATA 150 drives
- 6 x USB 2.0
- 2 x PS/2 (keyboard and mouse)
- VGA output
- jacks for audio input and output
- S-Video and composite jacks for video output
- serial port
- Expansion:
- half-size PCI expansion slot
- 2 x CompactFlash slots
- Power -- 60-watt 110-240 VAC power supply or 50-watt 24 VDC power supply
- Dimensions -- 11.8 x 8.7 x 3.5 inch (300 x 220 x 90 mm)
- Operating temperature -- 0 to 50 deg. C
Features and specifications listed for the Booksize B2 include:- Processor -- Intel Celeron M clocked at 600 MHz (no active cooling required), with 400 Mhz front-side bus and Intel 852GM chipset
- Memory -- up to 1 GB DDR (PC 200/266/333), 0 MB in standard configuration
- Video:
- Intel Extreme Graphics 2 video controller
- 64 MB shared memory
- 1600 x 1200 resolution
- Audio -- AC '97
- Networking -- 10/100 Ethernet
- Other I/O ports:
- 2 x IDE ports (supports 4 x EIDE drives)
- 4 x USB 2.0
- 2 x PS/2 (keyboard and mouse)
- DVI-I video output
- jacks for audio input and output
- 2 x serial ports
- parallel port
- Expansion:
- half-size PCI expansion slot
- Mini-PCI slot (accepts optional wireless LAN module
- 2 x CompactFlash slots
- Power -- 60-watt 110-240 VAC power supply or 50-watt 24 VDC power supply
- Dimensions -- 11.8 x 8.7 x 3.5 inch (300 x 220 x 90 mm)
- Operating temperature -- 0 to 45 deg. C
Features and specifications listed for the Booksize B6 include:- Processor -- Intel Core Duo T2500 clocked at 2 GHz, Intel Core 2 Duo clocked at 2.16 GHz (both require fan), with Intel 82945GM chipset
- Memory -- up to 4 GB DDR (667 MHz), 0 MB in standard configuration
- Video:
- Intel GMA950 video controller
- 224 MB shared memory
- 2048 x 1536 resolution
- S-Video and TV out
- Audio -- AC '97
- Networking:
- 1 x 10/100 Ethernet based on Intel ICH-7M chipset
- 1 x 10/100/1000 LAN based on Marvell 88E8053
- Other I/O ports:
- 1 x IDE ports (supports 2 x EIDE drives)
- 6 x USB 2.0
- 2 x PS/2 (keyboard and mouse)
- VGA video output
- jacks for audio input and output
- S/PDIF optical digital audio output
- jacks for S-Video and composite video output
- 2 x COM
- Expansion:
- half-size PCI expansion slot
- Mini-PCI slot (accepts optional wireless LAN module)
- 2 x CompactFlash slots
- Power -- 60-watt 110-240 VAC power supply or 50-watt 24 VDC power supply
- Dimensions -- 11.8 x 8.7 x 3.5 inch (300 x 220 x 90 mm)
- Operating temperature -- 0 to 50 deg. C
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“Ampie” CarPC Mini-ITX Case Review
CarPC’s can have large amounts of storage space, limited only to your budget and what drives are available on market. They can output digital 5.1 surround sound, play any video file available, play any audio file available, run your GPS navigation, surf the web, watch digital TV, plug in any USB device including digital video/digital cameras, listen to digital radio and all that while you play your favourite game of Tetris
Another great thing is that they don’t skip! Try playing a CD or DVD on a bumpy rd and you’ll soon get the picture.
Standard home setup Carputer systems do come with a drawback though. Unless you really know what you’re doing, you will have issues with space, cooling, power (a Car battery is 12v and a PC runs at 240v) and setup. Actually, setup gets even harder if you’re trying to hook up a start-up/shutdown and reset button.
So what can you do to make it easier if you wanted to install a CarPC system? Get a specially built CarPC case!
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The New Technology BlogLabels: carpc, embedded, Ituner, mini-itx, voombox
Aaeon Mini-ITX SBC EMB-820T
Aaeon has announced a "value-positioned" mini-ITX SBC (single-board computer) that can be used to create a media server. The EMB-820T is based on AMD's Athlon-family embedded processors, and features TV output and 5:1 surround sound, according to the company.
The EMB-820T is offered without a processor or memory installed, but accepts AMD's Athlon-derived NX1250, NX1500, or NX1750. Dual 184-pin DDR DIMM slots accept up to 2 GB of RAM, Aaeon says.
The board's graphics capabilities are implemented with an SIS 741CX graphics chipset. Its TV output serves up both NTSC and PAL video, while resolution is said to be up to 1600 by 1200 pixels on either a CRT or LCD. The LCD interface supports LVDS and 4-, 5-, or 8-wire resistive touchscreens.
The EMB-820T includes a Mini PCI slot that could, for example, be used to install a wireless network adapter. Unusually, the motherboard does not include Ethernet. Other expansion possibilities include a standard PCI card slot along with a Type II CompactFlash slot, and a floppy drive connector and 40-pin IDE connector.
Features and specifications cited by Aaeon include:- Processor -- AMD Geode NX1250, NX1500, or NX1750
- Memory -- dual 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets, for up to 2 GB total DRAM
- Display:
resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 pixels
- NTSC and PAL video output
- supports CRT and LVDS LCD display
- 4/5/8-wire resistive touchscreen interface
- Audio:
- 6-channel (5:1) audio output for 3D surround, or alternative stereo output
- mic in
- line in
- Other I/O:
- 1 x UDMA100/133
- 2 x SATA
- floppy interface
- 8 x USB ports (6 internal, 2 external)
- Expansion:
- Type II CompactFlash
- Mini PCI
- PCI
- Dimensions -- 6.7 x 6.7 inches
- Power -- compatible with AT or ATX power supplies
The EMB-820T appears to be available now, although pricing has not been disclosed. Aaeon admits that the board has "not been fully tested" yet under Linux, but says it is open to assisting customers wishing to use it under Linux. Labels: Aaeon, AMD, embedded, mini-itx, sbc
Advansus Unveils Intel® 945GM Multi-display Mini-ITX Motherboard
Advansus, a joint-venture company of ASUS and Advantech, announces the first of its latest series of Intel-based motherboards. The i945GM3-DCQI is a highly integrated Mini-ITX motherboard built around Intel® Core 2 Duo and a mobile Intel® 945GM Express northbridge and an ICH7-M southbridge. Among the notable features of this high-performance MB include: 24-bit LVDS, DVI, VGA, 5.1CH amplified Audio, GigaLAN. Generous I/O connections are available: 4 x COM, 8 x USB, 2 x SATA and 16-bit GPIO. The i945GM3-DCQI is a multi-purpose platform for demanding multimedia applications like: POS, KIOSK, digital signage, gaming, medical and many others.
Multiple displaysThe i945GM3-DCQI accommodates Intel® 945GM Express chipset that supports Intel® Core 2 Duo processors, Intel® GMA950, and dual channel DDR2 667 SDRAM up to 4GB. Derived from Intel® 945GM and Chrontel CH7307C chips, i945GM3-DCQI supports onboard LVDS in both dual-channel 18-bit, or single channel 24-bit. The Intel® GMA 950 enables a maximum resolution of 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz, and powers hardware acceleration for Microsoft DirectX 9. The Chrontel CH7307C supports the full operating range of Intel's SDVO (Serial Digital Video Output) input port (1-2 GHz) and the scalable DVI output bandwidth reaches 165 MHz.
Rich I/O with amplified AudioThe i945GM3-DCQI uses PCI Express technology to maximize I/O performance. It supports a 64-bit PCI expansion slot, two 300MB/s series ATA ports, a CompactFlash slot, eight USB ports, four COM ports, and 16-bit GPIO. Integrated with Intel® ICH7-M and Realtek ACL888 chipsets, the i945GM3-DVQI delivers 5.1 channel amplified audio output suitable for driving efficient loudspeakers. The mini-ITX motherboard runs 1000Mbps Ethernet through the Realtek 8110B Gigabit LAN chip.
A Quality Inexpensive Platformi945GM3-DCQI provides an excellent platform that combines all benefits of Intel® 945GM chipset and the Core2 Duo processor. The wide variety of I/O connections and the advanced multimedia functionality make the i945GM3-DCQI one of the best available top quality low-cost solutions, ideally suited for outfitting any industry-grade embedded systems.
Features• Supports Intel® μFC-PGA 478 Core Duo / Core Solo / Core 2 Duo CPU
• Intel® 82945GM Express Chipset
• Two DIMMs up to 4GB 2-CH DDR2 533/667 SDRAM
• DVI, 2-CH LVDS, Dual View
• Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
• Realtek ACL888 5.1-CH Audio Codec
• Realtek RTL8111B PCI-E Gigabit LAN
• 1 PCI, CF
• 4 COM, 8 USB 2.0, 2 SATA, 16-bit GPIO
• Stereo Audio Amplifier, 5Watt per channel
About Advansus Advansus is a joint venture company between ASUSTek and Advantech. The company aims to provide specialized D&MS (Design and Manufacturing Services) to satisfy the demand for system longevity and cost control. In addition to its DMS business, Advansus delivers a variety of Industrial Motherboards (Nano-ITX, Mini-ITX, MicroATX, and ATX). Customers can enjoy products of unprecedented quality. Our cost effective systems highlight durability and offer long term revision control. All Advansus products are supported by continuous technical support from the beginning until the conclusion of each project.
Labels: 945GM, advansus, embedded, Intel, mini-itx
Kontron Rolls Out KT690/mITX Motherboard with Latest AMD CPU, Chipset
Kontron announced the high-performance and cost-saving Kontron KT690/mITX motherboard based on the smallest ATX compatible embedded form factor Mini-ITX (mITX). The Kontron KT690/mITX is a new, long life mITX motherboard based on the latest AMD M690T + SB600 embedded chipset that supports the high-performance, low power mobile AMD Sempron(TM) single core and AMD Turion(TM) 64 X2 dual core processors.
These latest embedded processors from AMD deliver extreme performance with up to 16 Lane Hyper Transport(TM) support and only 9W to 35W TDP. The Kontron KT690/mITX offers a range of interfaces comparable with larger embedded form factors such as ATX, and is designed for market segments requiring long life availability such as kiosk, medical applications (i.e. ultrasound), multimedia and gaming. These market segments will benefit not only from the increased computing power and better performance-per-watt offered by the Kontron KT690/mITX, but also from increased graphics performance with the integrated Radeon(TM) X1250 Graphics Core as well as PCI Express x8.
The Kontron KT690/mITX supports the AMD Sempron(TM) 2100+ processor that offers a fanless system design and incorporates AMD64 technology in a 9W power envelope. This processor will provide particular advantages for designers focused on delivering high performance and functionality in embedded client systems. It also features the high shock and vibration specification socket, S1, offering exceptional reliability for rugged computing.
The Kontron KT690/mITX supports all AMD S1 CPUs including the embedded CPU models AMD Turion(TM) 64 X2, AMD Sempron(TM) 3700+, 3500+ and 2100+. In addition to being based on the latest AMD chipset & processor technology, the Kontron KT690/mITX also boasts a wide range of I/O features that exceeds the latest, standard offerings for many other embedded motherboards:
- 1x PCI slots
- CRT / DVI / TV-OUT (optional) / PCI-Express x8
- 1x mini PCI-Express connector socket
- 4x SATA SATA150/300 w. RAID 0/1/10 and 1x ATA133
- 10x USB 2.0
- Supports 4 GB DDR2 SO-DIMM Memory
- 2x RS232C
- Dual independent flat panel support
- 2x GbE LAN, Internal LPT
- Compact flash socket (Topside)
- 7.1ch HDA sound
- 8 GPIOs
- TPM (Trusted Platform Module) onboard
Like Kontron's other embedded motherboards, the Kontron KT690/mITX offers more than five years of anticipated product availability. The Kontron KT690/mITX is a cost-effective solution with low total cost of ownership and offers various hardware monitoring functions through Kontron's API (Application Programming Interface) software. The Kontron KT690/mITX supports Windows XP, Vista and Linux. Samples will be available in Q4, 2007.
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and communication solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron's diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel(R) Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC".
Kontron is trademark or registered trademark of Kontron AG.
Labels: AMD, embedded, Kontron, mini-itx
IBASE Rolls Out AMI200, AMI300 Aluminum Barebone Systems
IBASE Technology Inc. (TASDAQ: 8050), a worldwide leader of high-quality Mini-ITX motherboards and industrial computers, unveiled the AMI200 and AMI300, aluminum barebone systems that support IBASE Mini-ITX motherboards.
Flexible and Versatile
Built with the same footprint size of 199mm by 232mm, the two systems can fit board models including MB899F, MB896F and upcoming Mini-ITX boards from IBASE. Both platforms come in silver color and can be used as a desktop PC or wall mounted. Front panel I/O interface includes those for Power LED, HDD LED, reset button, power button and two USB 2.0 ports. Rear I/O configuration follows the edge connectors of the motherboards that come with I/O shields. While both models support a 2.5-inch HDD drive bay, the taller AMI300 supports an additional slim DVD drive bay.
Elegant and Quiet
The silver-colored AMI200 and AMI300 come in a stylish design that fits elegantly to any environment in various applications in the multimedia, digital signage, automation, car PC, gaming and medical fields. Both are designed to have fanless operation and powered by DC to DC converter or 60W/90W power adaptor. Regardless of the motherboard they are configured with, these barebone system platforms deliver outstanding performance and stability in a beautiful aluminum case.
AMI200/AMI300 FEATURES
- Mini-ITX system supports IBASE MB899F & MB896F Mini-ITX motherboards
- Available in silver color
- Fanless operation
- Support desktop or wall mount mounting
- One 2.5" HDD drive bay for AMI200
- One 2.5" HDD drive bay and 5.25" slim type DVD combo for AMI300
- AMI200: 199(W) x 63.4(H) x 232(D)mm
- AMI300: 199(W) x 77.4(H) x 232(D)mm
About IBASE Technology
Founded in 2000, IBASE Technology (TASDAQ: 8050) is an ISO9001 certified company that specializes in the design, production, sales and marketing of industrial PC products. IBASE's R&D team is composed of talented hardware and software engineers - 50% with over 10 years and 45% with 5 to 10 years of experience in their respective fields. Current product offerings from IBASE include various single board computers, Mini-ITX boards, industrial motherboards, ETX CPU modules, barebone systems, network appliance and digital surveillance systems for different applications in the gaming, entertainment, automation, medical, military, network and security markets. IBASE also provides OEM/ODM services tailoring products to customers' requirements. IBASE Technology Inc. is an Affiliate Member of the Intel(R) Communications Alliance, a community of communications and embedded developers and solution providers.
Labels: barebone, embedded, iBase, mini-itx
VIA launches new Mini-ITX board for IPC market
VIA Technologies announced the VIA EPIA SN-series motherboard, a Mini-ITX board based on the VIA CN896 IGP chipset, that is suited for the industrial PC (IPC) market.
Powered by the 1.8GHz VIA C7 processor, the VIA EPIA SN provides a performance boost up to 30% over previous VIA EPIA motherboards, according to VIA. The VIA EPIA SN is also the first to provide the added flexibility of a 16-lane PCI Express port for bandwidth-intensive graphics cards, stated the company. The motherboard also is equipped with four SATA 2 ports, an Ultra DMA port, a compact flash connector, dual-LAN ports and wireless support. The VIA EPIA SN can support 4GB of DDR2 667 system memory.
The VIA CN896 chipset features VIA Chrome9 HC integrated graphics core, designed for high performance in 2D, 3D and DirectX 9 applications, noted VIA.
Digital signage and POS developers can take advantage of expansion cards supporting DVI and LVDS displays, while the option of an additional four COM ports and a native LPC bus is important to POS vendors, noted the company. Multiple native RAID configurations through 4 SATA channels and VIA V-RAID within the VIA VT8251 southbridge, and the inclusion of a Gigabit Ethernet port as standard make the EPIA SN series a strong contender in NAS system development, according to VIA.
| VIA EPIA SN series mini-ITX motherboard specifications |
| Item | Detail |
| Processor | VIA C7 1.5GHz nanoBGA2 processor |
| Chipset | VIA CN896 northbridge
VIA VT8251 southbridge |
| System memory | Two DDR2 400/533/667 DIMM sockets up to 4GB |
| VGA | Integrated VIA Chrome9 HC integrated graphics |
| Expansion slots | One 16-Lane PCI-E slot and one 32-bit miniPCI slot |
| Onboard IDE | One UltraDMA 133/100/66 connector |
| Onboard LAN | One VIA VT6103L 10/100Mbps Ethernet PHY and one VIA VT6130 PCI-E gigabit Ethernet controller |
| Onboard audio | VIA VT1708A high defination audio codec |
| Onboard TPM | Infineon SLB9635TT 1.2 (Trusted Platform Module) |
| Form factor | Mini-ITX (6 layers) with size 17×17cm |
Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, September 2007
Labels: C7, embedded, mini-itx, VIA EPIA SN
IEI to launch Kino-761AM2 Mini-ITX Mainboard
Silicon Integrated System (SiS) announced that the SiS761CX/SiS966 embedded chipsets have been implemented in the IEI Kino-761AM2, an industrial PC (IPC) motherboard designed for the AMD platform.
The motherboard adopts a Mini-ITX form factor and is RoHS-compliant. It supports AMD Athlon 64, Athlon 64 X2, and Sempron processors and DDR2 800 memory up to 4GB. The motherboard also features VGA, LVDS, and HDTV outputs.
The motherboard has an integrated Mirage 1 graphics engine with the SiS307LV video bridge chipset to support dual display and wide screen output. The SiS307LV video bridge chipset integrates a NTSC/PAL video encoder for TV display and a dual link LVDS transmitter with bi-linear scaling capability for TFT LCD panel display, according to SiS.
The SiS761CX chipset integrates SiS's HyperStreaming technology to efficiently manage the data transmission process so that the system performance can be optimized, according to the company.
IEI Kino-761AM2 motherboard specifications |
| Item | Detail |
| CPU | AMD Athlon 64, AMD Athlon 64 X2, AMD Sempron Socket AM2 processor with 2000MHz HyperTransport technology support |
| System chipset | SIS 761CX + SIS966 |
| System memory | Dual channel DDR2 400/533/667/800 MHz up to 4GB |
| Expansion | 1 x PCI |
| Display Interface | Integrated Mirage 1 graphics engine
Composite output for NTSC/PAL TV out function
Component output for up to 1080i HDTV out function
and 24-bit dual channel LVDS by SiS 307LV (Kino-761AM2-LVDS only) |
| Audio | AC'97 codec with Realtek ALC655 |
through www.digitimes.com
Labels: AM2, AMD, embedded, IEI, mini-itx, SIS
iRobot Create Personal Home Robot Based On Mini-ITX Mainboard
"It has never been easier and more affordable to design and build robots by leveraging the economies of scale from the software, PC, toy and other high volume consumer industries. This robot was created to show people that with a bit of imagination and ingenuity, robots can be used for real useful work around the home to make our lives more convenient and entertaining.
This project also provides a platform for understanding and experimeting with the integration of mechanical, electrical and software systems. Exploring robotics is a wonderful way for future Engineers to gain the skills and hands on experience to become great Engineers."
through www.instructables.com
Labels: irobot, mini-itx
VIA Introduces New pc3500 Mainboard
Enables OEMs and SIs to build most energy-efficient Windows Vista PCs that draw over 50% less power than the latest Energy Star requirements
Taipei, Taiwan, Tuesday 21st August 2007 - Further strengthening its leadership in providing the world's most energy-efficient computing platforms, VIA Technologies, Inc. today announced the VIA pc3500 Mainboard, a low power, feature-rich platform that enables OEMs and System Integrators to build Windows Vista desktop PCs that draw less than 24 watts in Idle State - less than half the requirement of the U.S. EPA's latest Energy Star Program Requirement for Computers: Version 4.0.
In addition, a system based around the VIA pc3500 Mainboard draws only 1.09 watts in Sleep Mode, and 0.68 watts in Standby (Off Mode), comfortably meeting the Energy Star requirements for a Category A system, as summarized in the table below. The system even draws under 35 watts when playing back a DVD, one of the most power-intensive computing applications.
| Mode | Energy Star Category A Requirements | VIA pc3500 Mainboard System |
| Standby (Off Mode) | = 2.0W | 0.68W |
| Sleep Mode | = 4.0W | 1.09W |
| Idle State | = 50W | 23.62W |
| DVD Playback | N/A | 34.48W |
"With the launch of VIA pc3500 mainboard we are leading the way in developing innovative low power platforms that enable our OEM and SI customers to meet the growing worldwide demand for energy-efficient PCs," commented Richard Brown, Vice President of Corporate Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. "Consumers and business users who purchase PCs based on the VIA pc3500 mainboard will not only be able to significantly reduce their energy costs but also minimize their environmental impact while running all the latest software applications."
About the VIA pc3500 Mainboard
The VIA pc3500 is the latest addition to the energy efficient VIA pc-1 Mainboard line, and is based on the VIA CN896 digital media IGP chipset, certified by Microsoft for Windows Vista Basic and featuring the VIA Chrome9 HC IGP with a DirectX 9.0 3D accelerator for high performance, a 2D accelerator for productivity applications, and the Chromotion 3.0 video display engine for advanced hardware-based video processing. Combined with the power efficient VIA C7-D processor supporting the 400MHz VIA V4 bus, the VIA pc3500 mainboard delivers high performance and a rich digital media experience at an average power consumption of less than 25 watts.
The VIA pc3500 Mainboard features two DDR2 DIMM slots, supporting up to 2GB 400/533/667MHz memory, and provides additional expansion flexibility with its PCI Express x16 slot and PCI slot. The board also comes with a full set of connectivity features, including four USB 2.0 ports, two SATA II/PATA connectors, 10/100 Ethernet, and eight channel onboard audio. Additional options include support for Gigabit Ethernet and S-Video and S/PDIF audio.
The VIA pc3500 Mainboard is available through global VIA pc-1 distribution channels; pricing information is available upon request. More details about the VIA pc3500 mainboard may be found on the VIA website at:
http://www.via.com.tw/en/initiatives/empowered/pc3500_mainboard/index.jsp
VIA pc3500 Mainboard Power Consumption Testing
A variety of industry standard power consumption tests were conducted on the following system configuration:
· VIA pc3500G Mainboard with embedded 1.5GHz VIA C7-D processor
· 512MB DDR2 DRAM
· BTC DVD-Combo
· Maxtor 80GB IDE HDD
· Teamwork 180W (P4-250T) 220Vac Power Supply
· Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic O/S
Tested modes were as follows:
· PowerDVD 5.0 - MPEG2
· Idle Mode (Windows Desktop Ready)
· Sleep Mode (ACPI S3 Mode)
· Standby/Power Off Mode (ACPI S5 Mode)
These test results were compared with the latest Energy Star power consumption requirements for computers; further information on these criteria can be found at: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=computers.pr_crit_computers
About the VIA pc-1 Initiative
The VIA pc-1 Initiative is aimed at enabling the next one billion people to get connected. With a focus on communication, education and information, the VIA pc-1 Initiative seeks to empower millions of people to improve their quality of life through technology, especially in emerging markets. Comprising a range of flexible systems based on VIA's acclaimed energy-efficient processor platforms, the VIA pc-1 Initiative is a realistic approach to bringing technology to millions more people within a sustainable business framework. Of the numerous initiatives VIA has launched to enhance the technology experience and the quality of life, the VIA pc-1 Initiative has a universal remit to make a difference to the lives of many more millions of people. www.viatech.com/pc-1
About VIA Technologies, Inc.
VIA Technologies, Inc. (TSE 2388) is the foremost fabless supplier of market-leading core logic chipsets, low power x86 processors, advanced connectivity, multimedia and networking silicon, and complete platform solutions that are driving system innovation in the PC and embedded markets. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, VIA's global network links the high tech centers of the US, Europe and Asia, and its customer base includes the world's top OEMs, motherboard vendors and system integrators. www.via.com.tw
VIA PR Contact
| International: | Richard Brown |
| Phone: | (886)-2-2218-5452 #6201 |
| Fax: | (886)-2-2218-5453 |
| Email: | RIBrown@via.com.tw |
| N.America | Pat Meier-Johnson |
| Agency: | Pat Meier Associates PR |
| Phone: | (415)389-1700 |
| Email: | patmeier@patmeier.com |
Labels: embedded, emerging markets, pc-1, pc3500, via
VIA announces 500MHz VIA Eden ULV processor 1-Watt CPU
VIA Announces 1-Watt Processor, the World's Most Power Efficient x86 CPU
500MHz VIA Eden ULV processor opens up the benefits of x86 design and performance to the embedded industry, gains wide industry adoption
Taipei, Taiwan, 23rd August 2007 - VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of PC silicon and platform technologies, today announced a 500MHz addition to the VIA Eden ultra low voltage (ULV) processor family. With an idle power of just 0.1 watt, the 500MHz VIA Eden ULV processor has been designed from the ground up to meet the low power requirements of a wide range of industrial, commercial and ultra mobile applications.
The new processor, along with several customer boards, will be showcased at the Embedded System Conference Taiwan, held on 23-24 August 2007 in Taipei.
Redefining power efficiency, the fanless 500MHz VIA Eden ULV processor achieves unprecedented speed for a full x86 processor within a remarkable 1 watt power envelope, opening up new realms for silent yet powerful system designs. Within the ultra compact 21mm x 21mm NanoBGA2 package, the VIA Eden ULV processor enables the x86 platform to squeeze into a smaller, lighter chassis than ever before.
"Giving our customers the building blocks to create innovative systems and driving PC technology into new markets defines our 'Small is Beautiful' strategy," said Richard Brown, Vice President of Corporate Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. "With its performance, energy efficiency and compact size, our new VIA Eden ULV processor provides a way for embedded developers to add real value to their systems and push the market forward."
The new processor can be combined with the ultra compact VIA CX700/M system media processor, an advanced all-in-one digital media chipset with a maximum operating power of just 3.5 watts, supporting a wide range of multimedia, connectivity and storage options and enabling system platforms with a maximum power of less than 10 watts.
More details about the 500MHz VIA Eden ULV processor may be found in the "The 1 Watt Processor: Making x86 More Accessible to the Embedded Market" white paper, available for download from the VIA website at:
http://www.via.com.tw/en/downloads/whitepapers/processors/WP070823Eden500MHz.pdf.
Broad Industry Support
Specifically targeted at applications where ultra cool, ultra quiet and highly reliable performance is essential, the passively-cooled 500MHz VIA Eden ULV processor is ideally suited to developers looking to build ultra low power systems. These benefits have been recognized by several leading embedded industry players, including:
AAEON, Acrosser, Adlink, Advansus, Advantech, Aquila, Arbor, Avalue, Axiomtek, Biostar, Bona, Boser, Commate, E-TOP, Flexus, Freetech, Ibase, IEI, Inhand, IPOX, Kontron, Lanner, Liantec, Maple, Nexcom, Posiflex, Portwell, Termtek, Unication and Unicorn.
"With a maximum power of just 1W, the 500MHz VIA Eden ULV processor has finally brought x86 design into the realm of the embedded market," said Richard Hung, Product Manager at Advantech. "This remarkably low power consumption has allowed our new PCM-4372 to provide all the power, performance and versatility of the x86 architecture to our customers."
"The 500MHz VIA Eden ULV was the logical choice for our new 5.25" SBC, EBM-CX700 and B5 size slim PC, the ASM-CX700," said Sam Wang, Vice-President of Avalue. "Now that VIA has brought to market an x86-based processor that doesn't have the prohibitively high power consumption of other offerings, the benefits in terms of versatility, availability of compatible software and hardware, and performance can't be overlooked."
"The new AFOLUX all-in-one PPC series is powered by the new 500MHz VIA Eden ULV processors," said Teddy Kuo, CEO of IEI Technology Corp. "The VIA Eden is a great fanless solution for critical embedded applications. All AFOLUX PPCs have built in Bluetooth and GPRS modules enabling a fast wireless transmission network for self-service, building automation and multimedia applications."
"VIA's innovation in its processor family is setting new standards for low power operation at high performance levels in the embedded market place, and enabled us to create our new Posiflex-KS6200," said Chung Man, VP Marketing & Sales of Posiflex Technologies, Inc. "The 500MHz Eden ULV answers the call of growing numbers of designers demanding x86-compatibility, high performance, power efficiency, low heat dissipation and chipset integration in embedded systems."
Some of these customers will have products on show at the Embedded System Conference event taking place in Taipei on 23-24 August 2007; details of this event may be found on the VIA website at: http://www.via.com.tw/en/company/events/esc_taiwan2007/
About the 500MHz VIA Eden ULV
Based on the VIA CoolStream Architecture, the 500MHz VIA Eden ULV processor is manufactured using an advanced 90nm process, which enables speeds of up to 500MHz with ultra low power consumption of 1W peak power and as low as 100mW (0.1W) idle power. Integrated into the processor is the VIA StepAhead Technology Suite, which boasts an extensive array of performance-enhancing features including the VIA V4 bus at 400MHz, sixteen pipeline stages, sophisticated branch prediction and an efficiency-enhanced 128KB full-speed exclusive L2 cache, ensuring the processor's low power consumption doesn't come at the expense of performance.
Aware of the increasing need for security in embedded applications, the 500MHz VIA Eden ULV integrates the world's fastest x86 security system: the VIA PadLock Security Engine, which features the world's most comprehensive set of security tools to enable real-time military-grade encryption of data. AES encryption, Secure Hash Algorithm SHA-1 and SHA-256, and a Montgomery Multiplier to accelerate the encryption process used under RSA and other public key transmissions are all enabled at unbeatable speeds, as well as NX Execute Protection to prevent worms from propagating, and dual quantum based random number generators give all the encryption tools an unshakable foundation for security.
For more information on the VIA Eden ULV processor family, please visit the VIA website at:
http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/processors/eden_ulv/
About VIA Technologies, Inc.
VIA Technologies, Inc. (TSE 2388) is the foremost fabless supplier of market-leading core logic chipsets, low power x86 processors, advanced connectivity, multimedia and networking silicon, and complete platform solutions that are driving system innovation in the PC and embedded markets. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, VIA's global network links the high tech centers of the US, Europe and Asia, and its customer base includes the world's top OEMs, motherboard vendors and system integrators. www.via.com.tw
VIA PR Contact
| International: | Richard Brown |
| Phone: | (886)-2-2218-5452 #6201 |
| Fax: | (886)-2-2218-5453 |
| Email: | RIBrown@via.com.tw |
| N. America: | Pat Meier-Johnson |
| Agency: | Pat Meier Associates PR |
| Phone: | (415) 389.1700 |
| Email: | patmeier@patmeier.com |
Labels: cpu, eden, ulv, via
Mini-ITX PowerPC system includes Linux
A board vendor in China/Taiwan is touting a mini-ITX system based on Freescale's fastest PowerQUICC II processor. Micetek, which specializes in 8- and 32-bit processor development boards, said its MPC8349E-mITX system comes with Linux, and can be used to build networking, communications, and "pervasive computing" equipment.
Micetek's mini-ITX system is based on its MPC8349E-mITX board, which it appears to have originally developed for Freescale. Freescale resells the board as its MPC8349E-mITXE reference platform, and will feature the board in this fall's 23-city MontaVista/Freescale roadshow. The board gained a MontaVista Linux Professional Edition 5.0 BSP earlier this year, and has already seen use in at least two Linux-based reference designs, including an Axentra/Freescale Digital Home Center and a Freescale home NAS (network-attached storage) appliance.Labels: embedded, freescale, micetek, mini-itx
Mini-ITX Embedded Digital Video Board with Intel® Core(TM)2 Duo Processor
Irvine, California, July 31, 2007 - Advantech, the leading global ePlatform services provider, is launching its first embedded digital video motherboard in Mini-ITX form factor, DVMB-554E. DVMB-554E is powered by Intel® Core(TM) Duo/Core(TM)2 Duo processor with integrated video capture function. The Mini-ITX form factor and low power consumption of the Intel® Core(TM) Duo processor will help software companies design a very compact video surveillance solution.
DVMB-554E embedded digital video motherboard with integrated PCIe video capture provides the small footprint required for DVR solutions. The Intel® Core(TM) Duo processor offers cool thermal performance, while providing high-power computing. DVMB-554E is optimized for processor-intensive video analysis and object tracking applications. PCIe support delivers generous bandwidth, more than enough to pump four channels of integrated video capture at D1 resolution, up to 120/100 frame per second. A complete SDK with demonstration programs will allow software companies to customize its application for this new platform.
Software companies can take our hardware platform and add their software to provide advanced video functions like automated PTZ tracking, unattended operation and multi-camera associated tracking. The Mini-ITX form factor (170 x 170 mm) easily accommodates the unit into the limited spaces required by POS-DVR, ATM-DVR, video analysis boxes for IVS, or Hybrid DVR platforms. Compared to traditional PCs, DVMB-554 has specific functions like a low power processor, compact size, and on board video to benefit the system integrator for vertically oriented video applications.
In the near future, Advantech will release another 1U-basis digital video recorder, DVS-510, to accommodate the DVMB-554E. The DVS-510 server will provide a central storage location for video data captured by DVMB-554E. With these new product releases, Advantech continues to prove itself to be one of the most dedicated embedded digital video solution providers.
About Advantech
Founded in 1983, Advantech is a global leading ePlatform services provider of web-based technology, computing platforms and customization services to empower innovations in the connected eWorld. Advantech cooperates closely with partners to help provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications in various industries. Advantech delivers more than a thousand products and platform solutions in 5 main categories: Industrial & Network Computing, Embedded Computing, Applied Computing, eVideo Solutions, and eAutomation. With more than 2,700 talented people, Advantech operates an extensive support, sales and marketing network in 18 countries and 36 major cities. Advantech delivers efficient time-to-market services to all worldwide customers. (Corporate Website:
www.advantech.com).
Supplemental Resource
Datasheet: http://taiwan.advantech.com.tw/unzipfunc/Unzip/1-29ZWWU/DVMB-554E_DS%2807.12.07%29.pdf
Company Information: Name: Advantech Co. Ltd
Address: 15375 Barranca Parkway, Suite A106
City: Irvine
State: CA
ZIP: 92618
Country: USA
Phone: 800-866-6008
FAX: 949-789-7179
http://www.advantech.comLabels: advantech, DVMB-554E, embedded, Intel, mini-itx
