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Audio/Video ...... 35 COLUMNS Frame grabber Image processing 8 Focus on Form Factors MPEG4 COM Express: standardized embedded modules By Bob Pebly Board level ...... 38 10 European Technology DSP resource boards: PCI-104 Sticks, graphics, and automation innovation PCMCIA/PC card By Hermann Strass System boards 110 Editor’s Insight ly Packages: protecting what’s inside Carrier boards n...... 42 By Chris A. Ciufo ETX O FEATURES t Cnommunications ...... 43 SPECIAL: Consortium viewpoint iDatacom: Ethernet Datacom: Serial controller 12 Choosing the appropriate PC/104 format r Datacom: Serial I/O Datacom: USB controller By Kristin Allen, Kristin Allen Marketing & Design P GPS Modem TECHNOLOGY: Desktop trends shrink to small form factors Modem/Fax modem Wireless 16 Integrated CPU cryptography acceleration secures smalll computerse By J. Scott Gardner, Advantage Engineering g Industrial automation ...... 51 20 Gigahertz CPU module is cool, yet tough n Fieldbus: CAN Motion control By Colin McCracken, Ampro Computers i 24 Sizing up flash options for mobileS devices Mezzanines ...... 53 By Harry Pon, Charles Lee,r and Charles Anyimi, Intel PrAMC 28 Getting off the buso to expand I/O By EarleF Foster, Sealevel Systems Packaging ...... 54 IN THE SYSTEM: Software-configured radios Connectors Enclosures 30 Combining DSPs and FPGAs in next-generation multimode wireless Power supplies handset designs By Louis Bélanger, Lyrtech Processor boards/SBCs . . . . . 60 COM Express EBX DEPARTMENTS EPIC ETX 103 Editor’s Choice Products ETX/XTX Mini-ITX PC/104 PC/104-Plus By Don Dingee PCI-104 StackableUSB 93, 104 New Products Standalone board STD Bus By Chad Lumsden XTX

On the cover: Ruggedized/Mil-Spec ...... 92 I’m calling these small rugged chassis shoe boxes because they’re the ideal place to stash rugged small form factor boards such as EPIC and PC/104. Moreover, shoe boxes themselves fit into Ruggedized tight spaces, such as in military ground vehicles, on soldiers’ backs, and under the operator’s panel on a CNC machine. Shown clockwise from the upper left: Tri-M’s CanTainer, Ampro’s ReadySystem, Octagon’s XMB Server, and Tri-M’s brand new VersaTainer (with VersaLogic boards inside). Note Software and development . . . 93 the rubber mounts, front-panel handles, and fins for convection cooling. These shoe boxes fit Development platform Linux electronics more comfortably than an old pair of slippers. – Chris Ciufo

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Specification: 18.00 Orderable for a fee y 6.00 l Free overview presentation available at 4.00 n http://www.picmg.org/pdf/COM_Express_tutorial.pdf 0.00 Pin A1 O Dimensions: 0.00 4.00 16.50 t 80.00 121.00 125.00 95 mm x 125 mm – basic 110 mm x 155 mm – extended in COM Express: r Mounting: P Two 220-pin connectors to baseboard standardized embedded modules By Bobl Peblye Power input: Principal Systems Engineer, RadiSys Corporation +12 V from baseboard g inThe concept of a Computer-On-Module (COM) is not a new one within the Expansion features: embedded computer industry. While various COM solutions and implementa- n PCI Express S tions have been around for years, most never became a dominant or de facto n SATA or SAS r standard. However, this changed when the PICMG COM Express specification n USB, Audio, Video, PCI, IDE emerged. COM Express was conceived as a COM providing a bridge from legacy o interfaces such as PCI and IDE to new serial differential signaling technologies F such as PCI Express, Serial ATA (SATA), USB 2.0, LVDS, and Serial DVO. This approach provides a standard COM form factor that has brought modularity and standardization to help unite embedded COM designs in the future. In late 2003, RadiSys, Intel, Kontron, and PFU Systems formed a working group to define the next-generation standard for COM modules. This working group then formalized itself within PICMG in 2004. More than 40 companies responded to the call for participation, and a PICMG subcommittee ultimately submitted a draft that resulted in today’s COM Express specification. The COM Express specification defines two module sizes: a basic module at 95 mm x 125 mm and a pin-compatible extended module at 110 mm x 155 mm. The extended module size is intended to support both larger processors and denser memory solutions. Both sizes support internal and external graphics, multiple display devices, audio, networking, storage, and various I/O and expansion interfaces. In addition to the usual benefits of standardization and modularity, COM architecture and methodology enable a broader level of reuse and reduced development expense, further aiding the typical time-to-market and time-to-revenue advantages. By utilizing a multiplatform architecture with COM Express, huge gains can be made through the reuse and interchangeability of modules and carriers and through common software libraries, operating system support packages, and application middleware.

RSC# @ www.smallformfactors.com/rscPC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Sticks, graphics, and automation innovation embedded world 2007 board. It provides a scalable high-end compatible with the logiCAD program- developments PCI Express graphics solution with up to ming system, an IEC 61131 implemen- SSV Embedded Systems, Germany, re- 16 lanes (x16). Dual LVDS, dual DVI, and tation that generates directly executable ceived the embedded Award – Hardware dual VGA are supported. Fan-out cables software in native code. A Web server at the embedded world 2007 exhibition are not needed on the module or base- and selection of interfaces (PCI, Ethernet, and conference February 13-15 in Nurem- board. The developer can decide which CAN, USB, IrDA,ly ATA, and others) make berg, Germany. The company’s Tux/Stick signal combinations on the baseboard to it usablen in a wide variety of application (Figure 1) is an independent hardware and make available on the external connector, environments. software platform on an extremely small such as audio, USB, and DVI. The 220-pin O form factor. This miniature computer is connector is the same connector used int The miriac MicroSys PowerPC eXtendable completely integrated on a USB stick con- COM Express or ETXexpress. The UGM (MPX) module, shown in Figure 2 courtesy taining a full-featured 32-bit embedded may use up to 45 W thermal designi npower of MicroSys, is based on a PowerPC pro- Linux computer based on an ARM9 to accommodate absolute high-endr graph- cessor core with a floating-point unit and microprocessor core. The Linux operating ics. Kontron and XGI Phave planned three memory management unit. The module system is preinstalled on internal flash to five years guaranteed availability for can be used in real-time applications in memory. specific models.le extended temperature ranges from -40 °C to +85 °C. These modules are very small Innovationg for automation with a minimum size of 66 mm x 77 mm inDSM Computer AG, the University of (2.60" x 3.03"). This basic size module Kaiserslautern (both in Germany), and comes with two connectors (208 pins Sother industrial partners have developed each). An extended size module with a r a Robust Autonomous Vehicle for Off- dimension of 95 mm x 77 mm (3.74" x o road Navigation (RAVON), demonstrated 3.03") features an additional I/O connec- Figure 1 last summer at the European Land-Robot tor with 104 pins. Six popular real-time F Trial 2006 (ELROB). The robot vehicle operating systems support the modules. is controlled by an embedded PC based Carrier boards for different platforms This small form factor device enables on the 96M1588 computer system and a are available. applications to be physically moved 96M4220 slot CPU from DSM. It pro- around regardless of the target platform. cesses sensor data for direction, speed, The host computer only needs a USB port route planning, and images from two and a Web server to use the Linux system stereo cameras. The RAVON is self- in a virtual network. The Tux/Stick acts as navigating, operates on rough terrain, a hardware key for secure and protected and drives around obstacles. It can be access to a company network. One end controlled and can exchange data with of the USB stick has the USB connector; a base station via an integrated WLAN the other end features a 10/100 Mbps card. This year’s ELROB August 13-16 Ethernet LAN connector, an SPI, and a in Ticino, Switzerland, will concentrate UART interface. Appropriate media inter- on civilian robotic vehicles. faces are available for Ethernet, Wireless LAN (WLAN), and wireless sensor, auto- The traditional method to implement motive, or other networks. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) has been to use dedicated hardware or, in Figure 2 Also at embedded world 2007, Kontron, recent times, an industrial PC in a sub- Germany, and XGI, Taiwan, introduced a rack. MicroSys, Germany, and kirchner graphic standard for embedded systems. SOFT have teamed up to condense a soft Both companies claim that the Universal PLC’s functionality into a mezzanine Graphics Module (UGM) is the world’s module ready to be plugged onto a car- For more information, first graphics-on-module standard. The rier board. The Run-Time System (RTS) contact Hermann at 84 mm x 95 mm (3.3" x 3.7") mezzanine from kirchner SOFT controls real-time [email protected]. module is mounted parallel to the base- control applications. The RTS software is

By Kristin Allen

PC/104 has developed into several closely related variants, including Embedded Board eXpandable (EBX) and Embedded Platform for Each SBC stands out for its long-term Industrial Computing (EPIC). The following form factor rundown explores availability and high-reliability opera- the history behind these SBCs and provides a guide to choosing between tion. So what are the differences, and why choose one over the other? While the formats. the available physical space and system requirements often drive this decision, the target application, maintenance con- The PC/104 family has grown signifi- The PC/104 family includes more than cerns, and operating temperature range cantly since the establishment of the just the original 3.6" x 3.8" embedded also play a role in the process. Table 1 PC/104 Embedded Consortium and the computing standard. PC/104 defines a compares several selection factors. adoption of its first specification in 1992. physical shape and a family of expansion ly Today PC/104 and its sibling products buses for compact, low-cost applications. PC/104 wasn originally released in 1992 in can be found in a dizzying array of appli- The family of products presently consists response to a need for a compact version cations ranging from piloting undersea of three different form factors – PC/104, ofO the PC bus that would accommodate exploration vehicles to guiding unmanned EBX, and EPIC – and five different config-t the reduced space and power constraints military aircraft. urations – PC/104, PC/104-Plus, PCI-104, in embedded control applications. Yet EBX, and EPIC. in these goals had to be realized without These boards help students with robotics r sacrificing full hardware and software research and assist doctors with kidney The PC/104 specificationP was originally compatibility with the popular PC bus dialysis and laser eye surgery procedures. developed as an expansion method for standard. This would allow designers to PC/104 products may be found inside a adding I/O lto elarger footprint embedded fully leverage PC hardware, software, volcano crater monitoring earthquakes or computers. Later, PC/104 CPUs were development tools, and system design under a weather balloon measuring climate introduced.g Today, more than 100 com- knowledge. PC/104 addresses this need, changes. Security functions include bag- inpanies around the world offer CPUs, offering full architecture, hardware, and gage inspection and chemical and radia- I/O boards, packaging, and accessories software compatibility with the PC bus tion detection systems. Transportation S for PC/104, creating a healthy industry in a compact 3.6" x 3.8" (91.44 mm x uses range from data processingr in what is that provides a wide array of choices for 96.52 mm) size. The name was derived purported to be the world’so fastest electric embedded systems designers. Because so from the PC compatibility and the 104-pin vehicle to battery management in electric many companies offer compatible PC/104 ISA bus connector located on the lower commuter cars. TheF boards can control boards and accessories, PC/104 provides edge of the board. entertainment applications ranging from a reliable platform for embedded systems casino gaming machines to theatrical designers concerned with long product PC/104-Plus added the 120-pin PCI bus lighting. Other applications range from life and features availability. Designers to the upper edge of the PC/104 board maximizing quality and production on a can mix and match boards from multiple in 1997. This change allowed the use farm to calibrating compasses on military vendors and upgrade processors and I/O of PCI-compatible I/O such as video, aircraft. The range of uses for PC/104 to achieve higher performance and new audio, Ethernet, and contemporary com- boards and systems, such as those shown requirements as needed. munications. Legacy PC/104 (ISA-only) in Figure 1, are endless. modules can coexist in a stack along with The heart of PC/104 is its stacked-board the PCI-enabled modules, provided the design. The expansion buses are imple- legacy modules are on top. mented using pin-and-socket connectors that enable boards to plug directly on top PCI-104, added in 2004, removed the of each other. This creates a rugged, back- ISA bus from the PC/104-Plus board, planeless method of building an embed- leaving only the 120-pin PCI bus on the ded system from board-level components. board’s upper edge. Eliminating the large Boards are held together with a rigid ISA bus connector provides an additional four-corner mounting system, resulting 10 percent of board area for larger CPU in an extremely rigid multiboard system. chipsets, higher levels of integration, Because PC/104 can withstand shock and I/O connectors. One benefit of the and vibration, it is particularly popular in PCI-only format is processor indepen- vehicle and military applications. dence. While ISA is primarily used as an x86 expansion bus in PC-compatible Comparing family members systems, PCI can be used with other pro- Each SBC in the PC/104 family is capable cessor architectures including XScale, Figure 1 of either stand-alone or stacked operation. PowerPC, and ARM, as well as FPGAs.

12 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Form Factor Smallest Lowest Accommodates PCI Lowest Lowest size maintenance fastest expansion system upgrade time processors cost cost PC/104 X X PC/104-Plus X X X PCI-104 X X X EBX X X X X EPIC X X X X Table 1

EBX became a standard in 2005, with provides more room for the latest proces- mented with either common pin headers the original specification dating back to sor chipsets while retaining a relatively or PC-style (real-world) connectors. The 1997. This larger 5.75" x 8.00" (146 mm small size. It allows I/O to be imple- standard also defines specific I/O zones x 203 mm) SBC with PC/104-Plus expansion was introduced to include more circuitry on a single board, thereby reducing the number of boards in a ly system. Though larger than the PC/104 n standard, it is more compact than the smallest commercial motherboard stan- O dards. Nearly a dozen vendors offer EBX t form factor SBCs today in addition to the hundreds of PC/104, PC/104-Plus, and in PCI-104 boards. Pr EPIC was adopted in 2005 to meet the need for an intermediate-sized form le factor midway between PC/104 and EBX. EPIC, at 6.5" x 4.5" (165 mm x 115 mm), g in TECHNICAL S DIRECTORor Consortium seeks technical director F The PC/104 Embedded Consortium consists of members worldwide who have joined together to disseminate information about PC/104 and provide a liaison function between PC/104 and standards organizations. Members help shape the future of embedded market standards and gain early access to new developments in the industry.

The consortium is presently accepting applications for a technical director to help guide the consortium and interface with other industry associations and key players.

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to implement functions such as Ethernet, “The PC/104, EBX, and serial ports, digital and analog I/O, video, wireless, and various application-specific EPIC form factors give interfaces. embedded systems Making the choice designers a variety of While all three form factors (PC/104, EPIC, and EBX) are based on the same options so they can choose IEEE P996 and PCI standards, they dif- the one that best fits their fer primarily in terms of size. The extra space is critical when implementing the needs and take advantage latest processors and chipsets. Figure 2 shows each board’s relative footprint. of the low-cost, stacking The EBX form factor is almost 3.5 times PC/104 architecture the size of PC/104, and EPIC offers more than twice the available board space for for I/O expansion.” components. y nl vibration,O and the elements. Getting the t same ruggedness out of a module stacked n atop an EBX or EPIC board requires a ri specially designed custom enclosure. P One size does not fit all The PC/104, EBX, and EPIC form factors le give embedded systems designers a variety of options so they can choose the one g that best fits their needs and take advan- in Figure 2 tage of the low-cost, stacking PC/104 architecture for I/O expansion. Design- SBecause they can accommodate more ers likely will find compelling reasons to r functions on a single board, a single select one platform over the other, typi- o board EBX and EPIC system will typically related to available space, total cost, cally result in a higher-performance, and system requirements. Because one F lower-cost, and more rugged solution size does not fit all in the varied world than a stack of PC/104 modules. When of embedded computing, designers are additional modules are required, factors fortunate to have a wide selection of such as PCB materials, extra connectors, products from which to choose. ➤ and additional assembly costs increase the system cost. On the other hand, PC/104 Kristin Allen may be the only form factor that fits into conducts marketing a space-constrained application. communications consulting, writing, Another factor affecting the selection and graphic design, decision will be system maintenance. specializing in the It may be more difficult to service or embedded computer replace a module in the middle of a stack industry. She holds of multiple PC/104 boards than to service an MBA from the University of Oregon a single EBX or EPIC board. However, and has 10 years of experience market- upgrading a single I/O module will be ing embedded computers. less costly than replacing an entire EBX or EPIC board. To learn more, contact Kristin at:

A system designer also must take into Kristin Allen Marketing & Design account how rugged the system needs 816 E. Avenue G to be. For a system with a number of I/O Port Aransas, TX 78373 modules, a properly housed stand-alone 541-914-6248 PC/104 stack is typically the most rugged [email protected] option. Several vendors provide rugged- www.allenmarketingdesign.com RSC# 14 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc ized enclosures that protect against shock,

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By J. Scott Gardner

Security is becoming an unconditional requirement for even the smallest adoption of digital signatures, of embedded systems. New cryptography support is now available in a secure system must implement the form of on-CPU hardware and Operating Systems (OSs) APIs. larger hash functions. After 2010, These implementations save size, power, and cost while increasing the NIST has specified that federal performance of cryptographic functions. agencies should no longer use SHA-1 and must migrate to the more intensive SHA-2 family. 3. Advanced Encryption Cipher: For embedded systems designers, spare What does secure computing Advanced Encryptionly Standard CPU cycles quickly become a precious really mean? (AES)n replacing Data Encryption resource as the software workload seem- While government agencies have created Standard (DES) and Triple DES ingly always grows to double the original rigorous definitions for secure systems, O(3DES). A secure cipher lies at the prediction for the system. Many small commercial products vendors have takent heart of any cryptography system, form factor products operate in environ- several marketing liberties when making and AES has emerged as required ments that require security features for claims about security. With ithen new technology for secure systems. protecting information, yet the protection industry focus for a morer disciplined Many small form factor products level often has to be scaled back to free approach to security,P any definition of are used in networking applications up compute resources for the primary secure computing should be evaluated that require multiple secure sessions. software tasks. In the past, designers for three broadle computing categories: One of the more popular protocols, could cut corners with security features random number generation, secure hash- Internet Protocol security (IPsec), given that many nongovernmental cus- ing functions,g and cryptographic ciphers. allows an encrypted message payload tomers viewed security as a “check-box” inThe National Institute of Standards and or fully secure packets (encrypting item and didn’t understand the stagger- Technology (NIST) provides quantitative all header information as well as the ing complexity that differentiates Sgood testing methods for evaluating the follow- payload). Now that AES is replacing implementations. Of course, rthe system ing operations: DES and 3DES, AES-encrypted software developers aren’to given enough sessions will quickly overload soft- time in development schedules to imple- 1. Random numbers: Pseudorandom ware implementations. To support ment and verifyF robust cryptographic may not be good enough. The multiple IPsec streams, small form algorithms. evolving baseline for any secure factor products will need to integrate implementation should include hardware acceleration for AES. But now, increasing unconditional the fast generation of numbers that requirements for secure computing are exhibit high degrees of random- Cryptographics move on chip causing a seismic shift in the industry. ness, far beyond the pseudorandom Until now, designers with security needs The good news for system developers numbers from lightweight software have incorporated dedicated security hard- is that mainstream CPUs are incorpo- algorithms. Good random numbers ware in the form of either a fixed-function rating cryptographic function hardware are critical for generating truly secure device or a specialized communications acceleration, eliminating most of the encryption keys. While software processor with cryptographic features. performance penalties that result from algorithms attempt to create random But this approach has disadvantages in providing more than token security fea- numbers by sampling system events cost, power, size, and system efficiency. tures. Instead of being forced to write low- (keystrokes, network activity, timer In a 2006 report from The Linley Group, level code to enable security hardware, values, and others), enough determin- “A Guide to Security and Content Proces- software developers gain transparent ism often remains in the algorithms sors,” Fifth Edition, volume prices range access to CPU acceleration through stan- to reduce the randomness of the from $85 for the SafeNet 1842 to $700 for dard cryptographic API calls. As newer values. Hardware implementations the Cavium Nitrox II 2800, while power x86 CPUs with on-chip cryptographic measure on-chip circuits that vary consumption ranges from 5 W to 15 W. acceleration become available, embed- with electronic noise, resulting in Adding another chip or daughterboard ded system designers can access the PC extremely high entropy. has limitations that transcend the obvious ecosystem with built-in security APIs 2. Secure hash functions: NIST cost barrier. Most small form factor for all major OSs. The simplified soft- moving beyond Secure Hash products still require a general purpose ware model, coupled with low-cost CPU Algorithm 1 (SHA-1). Hashing processor, and the system architec- acceleration, ensures that real security algorithms are used in many cryp- ture often transfers data multiple times will finally become pervasive in small tographic tasks, including random between the CPUs, system bus, and form factor embedded systems. number generation. With the rapid memory subsystems. The software model

16 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. can become quite complicated, and cessors were one of the first x86 CPUs to mates that AES cryptography requires system designers often must write their integrate cryptographic acceleration (see 117 CPU clocks per byte, in dramatic own low-level drivers to fit the external sidebar), RISC CPUs are now promoting contrast to a fully integrated x86 CPU cryptographic hardware into the memory secure computing with a combination of solution that takes 1.5 clocks per byte. maps, direct memory access, and inter- hardware and software features. In the rupt request architecture. Freescale i.MX family of multimedia Accelerating the OS application processors, for example, the The enormous software ecosystem is Integrating cryptographic functions on i.MX31 runs software cryptographic one of the unchallenged advantages of the CPU reduces size, power, and system algorithms in an ARM11 core, dedicating the x86 architecture. Every major desk- cost while improving system efficiency hardware resources to physical security top and embedded OS now has a set over off-CPU solutions. While VIA pro- for storing keys in RAM. Freescale esti- of cryptographic primitives in an API

PADLOCK

PadLock – cryptography for free In 2002, VIA’s Centaur design team led by Glenn Henry began n The CPU measures the random frequency of integrating cryptographic acceleration on all its CPUs under free-running ring oscillators, autonomously filling the VIA PadLock initiative. The accelerators piggyback on the a queue with new random numbers lfory software to main processor pipeline, allowing hardware engines to add access. These ring oscillators nproduced better less than a square millimeter of silicon area. randomness than traditional approaches that measure diode noise. O Unlike dedicated, slow ASICs, these on-chip cryptographic n The SHA-256 hardwaret accelerator integrated on-chip is engines operate at the same multi-GHz clock speeds as the rest part of the SHA-2 family. of the circuit-optimized pipeline. A cryptographic operation is n Accordingin to independent testing groups, the on-chip launched with a single instruction that can be accessed with AESr hardware engine is fast enough to remove Ring 3 privileges. This unified programming model allows Pcryptography as the performance bottleneck (as much straightforward software support, eliminating thousands of as 80 times faster than software), allowing networking lines of code when compared to software cryptography.l e performance to scale with the speed of the memory subsystem. Figure 1 shows the VIA C7 block diagram. The C7g processor is the latest VIA x86 family and implementsin on-chip the three For more information, download the PadLock whitepaper at critical secure computing functionsr S described earlier: www.via.com.tw/en/initiatives/padlock/. Fo

Figure 1

“The adoption of library that relieves software writers from the mathematical complexity of secure computing cryptographic algorithms. In addition to the CryptoAPI in Linux, software devel- has accelerated as opers can access cryptographic functions in Java and the various flavors of competitors have begun Microsoft Windows, including Windows CE, Embedded XP, and Windows Vista. to use robust security The OS provides a mechanism for as a differentiating enabling cryptographic function hardware acceleration. Some OSs require a feature.” Software Development Kit (SDK) from the hardware vendor to install accelerated versions of the cryptographic functions. While Linux allows the developer to build an optimized kernel with the latest APIs, ly a Windows environment uses dynamically The futuren for small, secure linked libraries that call cryptography ser- computing vice providers. While any API can add a TheO adoption of secure computing has substantial amount of software overhead,t accelerated as competitors have begun supporting hardware acceleration does to use robust security as a differentiating not require any code changes fori then pro- feature. Recognizing these trends, Intel grammer. Java cryptography rpresents one has announced that its forthcoming example of a software-intensiveP environ- Tolapai processor, which is targeted at ment, and Java developers have reported embedded systems, will have security a 20 timesl speed-upe with several CPU features. While few details have been cryptography-accelerated applications. made public, Intel has access to crypto- g graphic technology from its development inAn example: of XScale network processors. Initial mesh networking device Intel products likely will use a multichip SOne interesting application of secure com- package with a dedicated security chip r puting in a small form factor system comes on the CPU system bus. This architecture o from a British company that develops may introduce some system overhead, applications for wireless mesh networking. but Intel will eventually integrate the F A mesh topology allows users to seam- security functions onto the CPU silicon. lessly move within the mesh coverage area, To remain competitive in embedded mar- maintaining a constant wireless network kets, AMD likely will be forced to offer connection to the closest node on the mesh. security-enhanced CPUs as well. LocustWorld (www.locustworld.com) developed an access point on a VIA C3-based Mini-ITX board.

The MeshBox (see Figure 2) uses standard 802.11 hardware and allows for secure connections through the mesh, using the Linux Cryptographic API to take advantage of the CPU’s acceleration features. The MeshBox might need to handle multiple virtual private network or encrypted VoIP sessions, potentially requiring AES to encrypt packets. Each node of the mesh is part of a secure network that uses RSC# 18 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc temporal, symmetric AES encryption and certificated key exchange to ensure data is secure and only gets routed through trusted nodes. The MeshBox uses hardware encryption to maintain a secure wired backhaul with the network hub. Without hardware acceleration, the node throughput would be severely limited. Figure 2

18 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. With the proliferation of hardware- accelerated security features from more RISC vendors and all three x86 CPU suppliers, software developers will be able to select robust security as the default code path. As users have learned more about the shortfalls of existing security implementations, commercial customers have begun to demand the same level of sophistication governmental agencies require. With integrated CPU acceleration’s lower cost and power consumption, even very small form factors will implement secure computing. ➤

J. Scott Gardner is an engineer and consultant who began his career 25 years ago designing micro- ly processor-based n systems. He has served in various marketing and man- O agement roles in the semiconductor t industry, most notably during 10 years at IDT. He has recently held executive in staff or board positions at several r startups and continues to consult part P time. Scott received a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of le Kansas and an MBA from Santa Clara University. g in To learn more, contact Scott at:S Advantage Engineeringr LLC [email protected] www.advantage-engineer.comF

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PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / 19 ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Technology Desktop trends shrink to small form factors Gigahertz CPU module is cool, yet tough

By Colin McCracken

Fast processors often present big cooling problems. Adding fans in applications that must be small, survive vibration and shock, and run One of the most critical aspects of reliably isn’t the right answer. Selecting the right processor and applying thermal management is the CPU and robust board design techniques result in a dense, yet high-performance heat-sink relationship. Heat sinks with PCI-104 module. flat fins limit airflow in one direction while favoring another direction. With a modest cost increase of several dollars, a more comprehensive design involves Military, avionics, and transportation of board space required to implement round pins, taking full advantage of air applications impose broad environmen- high-end x86-compatible processors and currents in all directions. tal requirements on circuit board assem- chipsets demands a new breakthrough blies. Besides harsh stresses, the space in design methodology and manufac- The conventionally approach consists of available for electronics is at a premium. turing techniques to pack that much attachingn heat sinks with thermal interface A breakthrough combination of cooling performance into a tight space, remove materials that include a pressure-sensitive efficiency, manufacturing density, and the heat, and withstand the operating adhesive.O These heat sinks basically stick rugged design methodology gives way environment challenges. t on to the processor. Care must be given to to an SBC solution that addresses these ensure the right material is used for plas- design challenges. Some microprocessor vendors havein opted tic, metal, or ceramic IC packages due to for shorter instruction pipelinesr and better different bonding surface characteristics. There are rugged environments, and then branch prediction to improveP efficiency there are really rugged environments. and reduce power. For example, Intel’s Thermal interface materials Helicopters, trains, airplanes, marine Pentium Ml emicroarchitecture offers Unfortunately, the stick-on type of vessels, and Humvees subject electronics up to 50 percent performance gain at a solution does not withstand high shock or to bitter cold, multiaxis shock, vibra- giveng clock speed compared to previous vibration levels, and the adhesives have tion, extreme heat, salt spray, exhaust, inPentium 4 processors and comes in a comparatively poor thermal conductive and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) range of Thermal Design Power (TDP) properties. In other words, the processor across a broad spectrum. Fitting S the ratings. The 1 GHz Celeron M 373, avail- sees a higher temperature at the case and control and computing electronicsr into the able for embedded life cycles, has a very the transistor junctions. Air gaps occur at smallest size possible requireso more pro- low TDP rating of 5 W. both sides of the thermal interface mate- cessing density. A higher clock frequency rial and can compound the undesirable coupled with efficientF processor micro- Passive cooling limitations temperature rise. architectures can solve this dilemma but The overall challenge is to achieve more at the expense of greater heat generated. and more processing without requir- Thermal interface material selection is ing a CPU cooling fan. But without a critical to achieving the desired perfor- Dissipating heat over a large area is not sufficient thermal solution, operating mance. Ampro overcame limitations using difficult. PC-style motherboards have the an embedded computer in a hot ambi- a more robust approach with a leading- luxury of separating hot components by ent environment stresses the electronics edge proprietary thermal interface mate- enough space to reduce local temperature and greatly reduces reliability. The best rial. The material applies uniformly over buildup in hot spots. However, heat trans- thermal designs absolutely minimize the the mating surfaces without air bubbles to fer in a very confined space is quite chal- temperature rise between that ambient minimize thermal resistance. lenging. Higher temperatures reduce the environment and the sensitive ICs on the mean time between failures, placing the board, especially the processor and chip- In conjunction with this thermal inter- burden on component selection. set. Even brief thermal excursions can face material, a clamping process applies cause memory errors with the chipset positive pressure and remains attached Cooling without fans and RAM. over shock and vibration loads, as tested Many commercial-grade applications can to 50 g. To be designed properly, the tolerate fans to remove heat at the expense To understand the design challenge, take heat-sink attaching system (such as a of reliability. It is a minor inconvenience note of the almost linear relationship mechanical clip) should have good thermal when a desktop PC’s fan stops working. between the power dissipation of a com- coefficient properties to ensure consis- On the other hand, high-reliability and life- ponent and the temperature rise. The ratio tent clamping force and rigidity over the critical applications usually can’t accept is referred to as the thermal resistance, entire operating temperature range. fans or at a minimum need redundancy or analogous to the relationship between a other fail-safe methods. resistor’s voltage drop and current. The PCI-104 form factor lower the thermal resistance, the more The PC/104 specifications family is a nat- A high-end CPU with a fanless solution is efficient the thermal solution is at remov- ural choice for implementing embedded ideal for rugged applications. The amount ing heat from sensitive electronics. computers in rugged applications, given

20 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. the very small board size, smaller boards’ Rugged board design inherent ruggedness, and the long-term methodology stability and multiple-source aspects of Designing a complex board for manu- trade group-managed specifications. facturability is enough of a challenge. Implementing a complete embedded In 2003, the PC/104 Embedded Con- computer in a tiny space requires careful sortium (www.pc104.org) released the circuit design and component selection PCI-104 specification to govern tiny SBCs even down to the PCB itself. The pro- and I/O modules. At a mere 3.550" x cess requires more than simply selecting 3.775" (approximately 90 mm x 96 mm), diminutive 0402-size passives. PCI-104 boards feature PCI bus expansion in a stackable format but omit the Heavy components such as inductors ISA interface found on PC/104. Off- must be glued down. The more mass a the-shelf I/O modules with PCI-based part has, the greater the tendency for the peripherals such as IEEE 1394 (FireWire), part to fly off the board under vibration Mini PCI, or PC Memory Card Inter- or shock. Connectors need to be high- national Association (PCMCIA) can be temperature plastics or press-fit to avoid directly accommodated if desired. shroud deformation during assembly. ly The PC/104 size has been popular in How the board is soldered during assem- n the past for x86 System-on-Chip (SoC) bly plays an important role in the resulting implementations. Integrated peripherals ruggedness. An immersion silver solder O and bridges make fitting an entire em- plating process can be used to eliminatet bedded computer into the PC/104 form the crowing effect of a hot air solder level factor straightforward. However, most tin-lead process. In the immersioni nsilver high-end mobile PC processors are chip- process, the solder paste feathersr out to sets consisting of a separate processor, the edges of the surface-mountP technology Northbridge (with faster interfaces to pro- pads more effectively, thereby providing cessor, memory, and higher-performance more ruggedl soldere joints. peripherals), and Southbridge (with slower interfaces to peripherals). These Removingg heat from components can 3-chip solutions are quite difficult to fit inbe accomplished with board design onto PC/104 size boards. The problem strategies that complement heat sinks; is slightly easier without the ISA busS in what’s below the board surface counts PCI-104, which omits one larger connector as well. from the board but requireso some tricks to remain true to the form factor standard. The PCB holds the key F To ensure ruggedness for Restriction of The PCI-104 bus connector uses much of the use of certain Hazardous Substances the board’s available real estate. Using a (RoHS) compliance, board materials traditional through-hole connector would need to withstand 260 °C. Standard FR4 also require extending the board size past materials suffer from laminate separation, the allowable outline or sacrificing I/O diagonal warping, and blistering at that connectors, neither of which is desirable. temperature. Ampro’s 1 GHz CoreModule 800, pic- tured in Figure 1, helps solve the board Circuit board materials must have a low space and ruggedness dilemma with a thermal coefficient of expansion to elimi- thick circuit board and partially penetrat- nate the potential for barrel cracking in ing connector pins. a thermal shock environment. The failure mode would be the board layers moving at a different expansion rate than the attached copper-plated barrels.

Typical thickness (0.062" or 1.6 mm) PCBs are vulnerable to cracked ball grid array solder joints under extreme shock RSC# 21 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc and vibration loads. The solution to this challenge is to use 0.093" (2.4 mm) or greater board thickness. A side benefit of a thicker board is using copper in extra layers to control EMI, both radiated and susceptibility, which is important for reli- Figure 1 able operation in rugged applications.

“Fitting” it all in The custom pin (contact) design is shaped For these PCI-104 boards, Ampro selected like a needle with an eye, as shown in a 0.120" (3 mm) board thickness to allo- Figure 2. The compliant section of the cate enough space for a press-fit PCI-104 contact seats itself in each of the barrels connector to partially penetrate the board with a gas-tight interface connection. The while leaving the space on the opposite engagement area between the barrel and side available for surface-mount I/O con- compliant section of the contact has been nectors. The 120-pin connector is pressed optimized to provide almost double the into the board with a custom fixture. The amount of surface-to-surface contact as the connector has a retention force of almost previous off-the-shelf contact used. The 4 pounds per pin. Nearly 500 pounds of 120 individual contacts are also uniquely force would be required to remove the positioned in the high-temperature plastic Figure 2 connector, so it is not going anywhere housing to prevent the pins from contact- under shock or vibration. ing the bottom of the blind holes. The PCB lamination board building process consists of combining and drilling half of the layers as a single book, and repeating the processly for the other half of the layers.n Books 1 and 2 are then laminatedO together and copper plated. t A conductive paste fills all of the PCI-104 holes, followed by a reflow process and a in final controlled depth drilling operation. r At this point, numerous cross sections P are performed on each lot of boards in production to assure correct depth and le hole diameters. Sample cross sections from two axes shown in Figures 3 and 4 g confirm excellent contact quality through- in out the barrels. S Sealing with conformal coating r A conformal coating protects electron- o ics from corrosion, moisture, and fungus after component soldering takes place. F Either acrylic or urethane materials can be selected. These materials are flexible and easy to repair, and allow components to be replaced. For military and other demanding applications, coating should be MIL-I-46058C and IPC-CC-830 qual- ified to meet dielectric withstand voltage, resistance, flexibility, and thermal shock requirements.

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22 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Figure 4 A few pitfalls can undermine the coating’s effectiveness. No-clean solder processes ly can be cheaper, but they leave flux resi- n due on the board, which reduces coating adhesion. Steps can be taken to eliminate O the residue so that applying the conformal t coating yields a finished product that can withstand even the most rugged environ- in ments, including marring and abrasion. Pr Staying within the lines This combination of processor selec- le tion, rugged design, and manufacturing techniques allows the new 1 GHz g CoreModule 800 to solve the seemingly in impossible predicament of high performance, vibration, and heat removal withS- out violating the outline calledr for in the PCI-104 specification. Ato twice the thickness of typical PCBs, this product is well poised to operate Fin helicopters, airplane wings, marine vessels, trains, and military vehicles in desert conditions. ➤

Colin McCracken has 17 years of electronics experience in the embedded market, including 4 years as the marketing director for board-level products at Ampro Computers, Inc. Colin holds an MBA from Seattle University, a BSEE from Duke University, and a BS in Math-Physics from Whitman College.

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PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / 23 ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Technology Desktop trends shrink to small form factors Sizing up flash options for mobile devices

By Harry Pon, Charles Lee, and Charles Anyimi

Memory selection can be a daunting task considering the need to store What’s more, the mobile phone has been increasing amounts of data and other factors that must be evaluated for elevated to fashion accessory status. It’s each application. This overview describes how to choose flash for small the new it thing for the in crowd. How does form factor designs such as mobile devices and compares NOR and this fad affect memory? Fashion drives NAND technology. packaging and physical design, which affects board space and subsequently the amount of supportable memory. The cel- Flash memory has been the ideal choice whether the flash memory should be lular platform has frantically evolved to for nonvolatile memory storage in a embedded/fixed on the system board or keep pace with these new usage models. mobile handset because of its rugged- removable, as in a memory card. While Not only do designers need to store the ness, low power, fast access times, and choosing a card format is relatively execution codel fory the operating system good write performance. Twenty years straightforward, choosing from the gamut and applications,n but also the enormous ago, flash memory densities hovered of embedded flash memory options can amounts of data generated from these at 128 KB (1 Mb), which was ideally be more daunting because it requires a bit newO uses. suited for code execution such as of forethought. t PC booting or EPROM replacement. A NOR flash memory is a stand-alone Today, monolithic NOR flash memory NOR … in memory device that can execute system is up to 128 MB (1 Gb), and single-die The most basic question whenr consider- or application code and store data files, NAND flash memory has ballooned to ing embedded flash memoryP data storage which it does more reliably than any other 1 GB (8 Gb). options is the flash memory type: NOR memory alternative in mass production or NAND.l NORe flash memory is the today. Because NOR flash can burst at The emergence of higher-performance most commonly used flash storage media high frequencies, it can be used for direct wireless protocols, such as 3G/Universal in handsetsg today, but NAND flash is code execution on the main processor bus Mobile Telecommunication System ingetting more and more consideration with little or no latency, greatly simplify- (UMTS) and High-Speed Downlink because of its declining price curve and ing the system design. Packet Access (HSDPA), and their Sasso- ever-increasing density reach. ciated mobile communication/computr - Practically speaking, though, just how ing platforms has increasedo the everyday Almost all cell phone controllers have much can 128 MB of NOR flash memory use of large data types like audio, video, a NOR interface, which explains why do? Using half of the device for code and and image files. MobileF handset design- NOR flash dominates the mobile handset. half for data – a 1:1 code-to-data ratio – ers must consider platform capability, However, consumer appetite for taking can support a code footprint of 64 MB application need, and interface options to pictures, listening to MP3s, and capturing and any of the following data: determine which memory type optimally video snippets has pushed the cell phone balances this equation. beyond a mere communication device. n 128 2 Megapixel (2MP) pictures Road warriors want to manage their n ~ 1 hour of MP3 music or ~ 1 hour This balancing act is further complicated corporate e-mail from Bangkok; soccer of QVGA video because the amount of memory needed moms are coordinating tournament pick- n 64 2MP pictures plus ~ 32 minutes also depends on the intended memory use ups and snacks via three-way calling; and of MP3 music or video – running code and applications, storing people in remote corners of the world raw image/music files, or some hybrid are bypassing landlines and going straight Table 1 shows the possibilities for vary- function – and the memory partitioning to mobile, streaming FIFA games on ing code-to-data ratios. This depends scheme. System designers must decide their devices. on the desired image quality, audio/video

DATA Code: Data CODE 2 Megapixel 4 Megapixel MP3*/Video* 2MP/MP3, 1:1 1:1 64 MB 128 pixels 64 pixels ~ 1 hour 64 pixels/30 minutes 1:2 43 MB 170 pixels 85 pixels ~ 1 hour 20 minutes 85 pixels/40 minutes 1:3 32 MB 192 pixels 96 pixels ~ 1 hour 30 minutes 96 pixels/45 minutes 1:4 26 MB 204 pixels 102 pixels ~ 1 hour 36 minutes 102 pixels/48 minutes 0:1 0 MB 256 pixels 128 pixels ~ 2 hours 128 pixels/1 hour *Specified times vary – depends on code size, audio/video size, compression, data and frame rate, and resolution Table 1

24 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. file size and compression, data and frame techniques such as demand paging to rates, and image resolution, but in general minimize the RAM requirement, but that “Whereas NOR flash this table holds true. increases system design and software complexity to manage the cache miss memory guarantees good … or NAND? thrash. Also, a NAND-based system con- As previously stated, the value of NAND sumes more power than a NOR system bits, NAND flash memory flash memory is its ever-increasing den- because of the additional DRAM required. sity and a steep, downward-slope price Therefore, higher-density and incremental curve. When it comes to feature support, RAM requirements will have a negative guarantees some bad NAND flash is a better choice because impact on battery performance. of its higher-density capability. What’s bits/blocks over time … more, these bits are relatively cheap, so The answer is: it depends the marginal cost of additional memory is When it comes to embedded data storage, [but] designers can opt for low but the marginal benefit of additional there seems to be no shortage of options. feature support can be quite high. But when it comes to making the right a managed NAND solution.”

Designers will sacrifice direct execution, power consumption, and reliability for these benefits because any code stored in ly NAND flash must first be copied to RAM n before it can be executed, which necessi- tates larger RAM (meaning not only more O cost and space, but higher power con- t sumption, especially if DRAM is used). Whereas NOR flash memory guarantees in good bits, NAND flash memory guar- r antees some bad bits/blocks over time. P System code that spuriously changes state can result in corrupted system files or a le hung device. To overcome this NAND flash deficiency, designers can opt for a g managed NAND solution. in The term managed NAND stems from S the fact that NAND is not a completer memory solution because it requireso the host processor or controller to perform hardware and/or software errorF correction code and bad block management and/or retirement over the device’s useful life. Samsung’s OneNAND and msystems’ mDOC provide examples of managed NAND flash products that incorporate these dependency functions on chip, essentially freeing the host system from having to perform these tasks. Although additional host-to- managed NAND handshaking is needed, using a managed NAND solution reduces the overall host system workload. Even with managed NAND devices, additional software is needed to handle the bad blocks and block retirement not supported on chip; this additional software overhead and development must be comprehended or purchased.

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NAND DEVICES the removable solution allows users to choose the data storage they need. Other Managed NAND devices than the card connector and board space, Samsung’s OneNAND device (Figure 1) is a NAND memory array with a NOR the mobile handset does not bear the bus interface and pinout that provides two 2 KB read/write buffers and a 1 KB removable card’s cost, further reducing boot buffer, which can be automatically loaded to RAM at power up. Any software the handset bill of materials. ➤ developer will say that 1 KB is insufficient as a boot buffer; at best some rudi- mentary system initialization can be performed. Developers still need a secondary Harry Pon is a boot device, which increases system complexity. Furthermore, the read (or, more senior staff research correctly, wait) penalty incurred when a NAND flash access is outside the address and applications window of the two 2 KB buffers is 284 microseconds. This can translate to user- engineer at Intel, perceptible long load times or hourglass-like inactivity periods while data is moved where he has been from NAND. involved with flash product design, Msystems’ mDOC is similar development, and in concept to OneNAND but architectural improvements for the past with internal data manage- 20 years. He holdsly six patents with addi- ment that includes wear lev- tional patents pending. Harry received eling, file management, and n his BSEE in Semiconductor Processing added security features all and Device Physics from the University on a single chip. Regardless, O of California, Davis and an MSEE in it suffers from the same defi- t Integrated Circuit Design from San Jose ciencies as OneNAND and in State University. He continues to further thus is best suited for large r his engineering education at MIT in data storage and not code Cambridge, Massachusetts. execution. Figure 1 P le Charles Lee is a senior systems embedded flash memory for a mobile phones,g a 128 MB (1 Gb) NOR flash is design engineer handset, the choice is clear if a designer ina very attractive embedded code and data at Intel, where he knows what is wanted. For highly reli- storage solution. works to optimize able code storage, NOR flash memory S is memory subsystems the ideal choice. It delivers ar simplified If features and density are objectives, architectures by system design and quicklyo integrates with NOR flash for code storage plus a re- analyzing consumer existing controller technology. It requires movable solution is the most balanced and handheld devices’ design and archi- less RAM and hasF a minimal effect on solution. A NAND or managed NAND tecture. Charles has more than 20 years battery performance while requiring no solution has higher power consumption, of engineering experience at various additional host system capability. All incremental RAM requirements (except firms including Overture Music Systems, this can mean a lower bill of materials perhaps in data-only solutions), soft- Folsom Research, PianoDisc, and for the handset. One caveat, however, is ware complexity, and host system inter- Seistronix. He earned his BSEE from that density reach may be limited, which action that complicate system design. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. could curtail supportable features. But The smaller NOR flash for code storage considering low-end or mainstream does not compromise on code integrity; Charles Anyimi leads technical marketing efforts for the Flash Memory Group at Intel, with 14 years of semi- www.opensystems-publishing.com/ecast DID YOU MISS THIS E-CAST? conductor industry experience in flash • With Lives on the Line, memory, computer hardware, cellular Everything Gets technology applications, and consumer Mission Critical electronics. Charles has a BSEE in E Computer Architecture from Cornell cast Presented by: GE Fanuc Embedded Embedded Computing Knowledge Webcasts Systems, LynuxWorks, Telelogic, University and an MBA from the presented by OpenSystems Publishing and Curtiss-Wright Controls University of California, Davis. Embedded Computing Moderated by: Chris A. Ciufo To learn more, contact the authors at:

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By Earle Foster

I/O choices for small form factor SBCs are diminishing and in some cases becoming the original RS-232 interface are available, RS-485 products problematic. This is especially true for solutions are much more prevalent. RS-485 permits connection of up to locked into a legacy ISA bus. A new approach using 32 devices on a single twisted-pair wire and uses differential several interfaces – serial, Ethernet, and USB – for signaling that is less susceptible to noise commonly found in I/O expansion is starting to improve designers’ industrial environments. SBCs that only provide RS-232 ports options. can be easily upgraded to RS-485 using small, low-cost RS-232 to RS-485 serial adapters.

For many years, system designers have depended on SBCs as the Many RS-485 I/O devices implement the Modbus RTU serial processing engine for a variety of embedded instrumentation and communications protocol. Products lthaty conform to Modbus, test applications. Recently, the industry has come to a crossroads an open standard in use since 1979,n guarantee interoperability over how to best implement I/O for a wide variety of small form among devices from multiple manufacturers on the same RS-485 factor SBCs. network. Modbus communicationsO require that the host poll the I/O device to receivet data, so it is generally not suitable for real- PC/104 has long been a common solution for adding I/O to SBCs time data acquisition and control applications. with hundreds of off-the-shelf expansion boards readily avail- in able. However, chipsets intended for the latest CPUs lack support As anr example of an RS-485 I/O device, for the original PC/104 ISA bus interface. Some SBC manufac- PAdvantech’s ADAM family offers a wide turers are dealing with this by implementing a PCI-to-ISA bridge range of Modbus RTU-compatible circuit to add this support. Some have moved to PC/104-lPluse, products including digital, analog, with both ISA and PCI bus connections brought out to connec- and counter/timer functionality. tors on the board. Others have moved to PCI-104,g abandoning The small size and relatively low the ISA bus and all the legacy I/O boards designedin for PC/104 by per-module I/O count make these including only the PCI signals on the I/O expansion connector. modules attractive for mounting A few manufacturers have chosen S to implement proprietary in space-constrained environ- expansion buses intended tor interface custom-designed I/O ments. Some models, such as the boards. In the latest development,o several manufacturers are ADAM-4018+ thermocouple in- adding PCI Express to interface graphics, data communication, put (Figure 1), include built-in and other boards thatF require more bandwidth. intelligence that returns mea- surements in engineering units With the choices continuing to evolve, system designers for easy use in the host may have difficulty deciding which SBC and expansion application program. Figure 1 architecture to choose. New SBCs implementing the PC/104 ISA bus standard are increasingly difficult to find. While Most third-party data acquisition software such as National PCI-104 and PCI Express offer fast data rates, relatively few Instruments’ LabVIEW and AzeoTech’s DAQFactory supports compatible I/O boards are available today. Besides the PC/104 Modbus RTU devices. These packages provide a popular way to variants, SBCs based on EBX, EPIC, Mini-ITX, and other small quickly create applications that acquire, analyze, and display I/O form factors provide PC-compatible platforms that enable rapid data. For a list of vendors and Modbus-compliant I/O devices, application development but present even more diverse I/O bus visit www.modbus.org. options. Ethernet: growing in embedded popularity Fortunately, selecting the best SBC for the job does not depend Interfacing I/O using Ethernet is a booming trend in test and on hardware bus expansion options. Many designers are choosing measurement applications. Most SBCs provide at least one or I/O solutions using features common to most small form factor more Ethernet ports, so interfacing these to I/O devices is a natu- SBCs such as serial ports, Ethernet, and USB. Many manu- ral choice. Due to network implementation overhead, Ethernet facturers offer a wide variety of these products supporting the I/O devices are more expensive than RS-485 products. However, I/O necessary for embedded test and instrumentation require- the benefits of connecting the I/O to a network are often worth ments. Using this approach, engineers can choose the best SBC the cost. For example, Measurement Computing Corporation for their application without subjecting their system design to a manufactures an Ethernet-based DIO system, the E-PDISO16, particular expansion standard’s limitations. which offers 16 isolated AC or DC inputs and 16 electromechanical relays. The inputs monitor 24 V AC or DC inputs, while the Serial expansion: RS-232/485 and Modbus output relays provide 6 A (Form C, SPDT) outputs at 240 Vac or RS-232 and RS-485 serial ports are typically included on most 28 Vdc. The company includes their InstaCal and TracerDAQ industrial SBCs. Although I/O modules that communicate using software with the unit.

28 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Some Ethernet I/O products also take advantage of the Modbus protocol to simplify software development and provide interoperability with other Ethernet I/O devices. Modbus TCP transports the Modbus data packets using TCP/IP. Like with Modbus RTU, third-party test and measurement software supports Modbus TCP. Acromag markets a family of Modbus TCP-compatible analog I/O devices, including the BusWorks 900EN Series with modules offering analog input and output interfaces to voltage and current signals. The modules are compact and mount on a DIN rail for easy installation in a custom test system or instrumentation cabinet. Figure 2 USB: I/O for embedded, too Once associated only with desktop peripherals, USB is now commonly used for connecting I/O in industrial and OEM applications. USB is easy to implement and, with the introduction of USB 2.0, can be very fast, offering a raw data rate of 480 Mbps. SBCs often include a convenient internal header connector with two or more USB ports in addition to the USB ports available from standard USB Type A connectors. ly The interface’s point-to-point nature limits USB implementation n for I/O-intensive applications. Typically, one USB port must be dedicated for each USB peripheral. Even when using USB hubs, O cabling can be an issue. t To address this USB port and cabling limitation, Sealevel Systems in has created a method of interfacing multiple modules from a r single USB port with the SeaI/O-OEM USB data acquisition P products. Each SeaI/O-OEM USB module connects to the host Figure 3 with a high-retention USB Type B connector to eliminate accidenle- tal disconnection, and includes an RS-485 Modbus RTU downstream connection to other slave modules. Up to g246 Modbus spread movement to redesign I/O boards compatible with one RTU slave I/O modules can be daisy-chainedi ntogether to achieve new bus expansion standard, the best choice for adding the I/O a the required I/O count. Each module is assigned a unique Modbus real-world signal interface needs can be unclear. address that can be set by hardware Sswitch or via software. The host computer uses the standardr Modbus protocol or SeaMAX System designers can eliminate the need to choose the correct software libraries to communicateo with these modules. Figure 2 hardware bus by expanding via the serial, Ethernet, and USB shows the SeaI/O-OEM Board with a Modbus RTU expansion ports provided on SBCs. Many off-the-shelf products offer board. F the I/O required for test and instrumentation applications. The need for hardware bus expansion – especially in applications that require real-time data acquisition/control or massive data “System designers can eliminate the need transfers – still exists. However, for more common test and instrumentation applications, serial, Ethernet, and USB I/O to choose the correct hardware bus by products offer an efficient, cost-effective, and easy-to-implement alternative. ➤ expanding via the serial, Ethernet, and USB Earle Foster is VP of sales and marketing ports provided on SBCs.” at Sealevel Systems, Inc. He has more than 20 years of experience in industrial computing and I/O connectivity solutions The Relio family of solid-state industrial computers has both and holds a BS in Computer Engineering SeaI/O-OEM and Sealevel’s iPorthole footprints for I/O expan- from Clemson University. sion. An Ampro ReadyBoard EPIC SBC controls 96 digital and analog I/O points via two internal USB ports available from a header connector on the ReadyBoard, as shown in Figure 3. Developers can use software drivers to easily access the I/O from To learn more, contact Earle at: their application program. Test and utility programs are included to assist with installation and troubleshooting. Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2779 Greenville Highway Getting off the bus gives better results Liberty, SC 29657 Developments in chipset and processor technology have made 864-843-8078 new SBCs with support for the PC/104 ISA bus increasingly dif- [email protected] ficult to find. Other standards such as PCI-104 and PCI Express www.sealevel.com have emerged, but without consensus in the industry or wide-

PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / 29 ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. In the system Software-configured radios Combining DSPs and FPGAs in next-generation multimode wireless handset designs

By Louis Bélanger

Multimode RF is currently Editor’s note: This article was originally incorporated in a number of published in the supplement, Programmable Logic: advanced handsets, either FPGAs and reconfigurable computing, which is in the commercial or public a part of the E-mag DSP-FPGA.com. – Ed. safety/military worlds. Because many of these handsets must support advanced, complex, evolving, and/or emerging ly protocols, the need for a mandates the use of reconfigurable parts need developmentn platforms that offer powerful, reprogrammable part such as an FPGA. characteristics that will help them throughout their difficult and challeng- such as an FPGA arises. Use of O However, handset designs have dramati-t ing design task. Such platforms need to FPGAs in low-power handsets cally lower power consumption and a be tailored to embedded developer needs, design is becoming more and lower Bill-Of-Material (BOM)i budgetn with characteristics such as modular- more possible thanks to the compared to infrastructurer equipment. ity and power measurement capabilities, benefits of shrinking silicon Typically, a high-endP handset now con- as well as tight coupling with advanced geometries. This article presents sumes in the 1-2 W range (with a typi- design and verification tools. how the industry is addressing cal BOM ofl $200-$300e for commercial this challenge and describes handsets). Therefore, careful analysis of Combining GPP, DSP, and FPGA DSP-FPGAg processing partitioning at Let’s look at how an FPGA is used in a a modular DSP/FPGA ndesign time is needed in order to target handset. For modem processing in multi- development platform aimed at i the minimal device needed in terms of mode systems, a combination of digital handset developers. Ssize, resources, and power. signal processing techniques and high- r performance logic is needed to support Advanced capabilities heraldedo for next- FPGAs in mobile handsets? the different methods of modulation, generation handsets bring the promise Typically, the premise has been that the demodulation, digital up/down conver- of ubiquity, broadbandF (with speeds of power consumption of FPGAs rules them sion, and error correction techniques. 100 MBps+), and multiservice capabili- out of handset design. However, this ties. These include extended multimode is becoming less accurate. The latest- The received RF data is either down capabilities such as combined cellu- generation FPGAs use 65-nanometer (nm) converted to an intermediate frequency lar (GSM, W-CDMA, and so on) and process geometries to improve perfor- band using super heterodyne, or directly PAN/WAN/MAN data services (with mance and power efficiency, making converted to baseband using direct con- real-time voice and video), broadcast these devices a realistic contender version radios. Converting IF to baseband radio, digital mobile TV, navigation, for mobile designs. Typically, a high- in a super heterodyne architecture with MIMO and OFDMA technologies, and complexity wireless processing core in IF digitization involves a digital down- so on. The net result is an increased com- the most advanced of these devices will conversion process. This can be real- plexity in terms of the air interface. consume in the 100-200 mW range. ized either in a DSP with a very low IF (generally under 1 MHz) or in dedicated The case for the FPGA Moreover, the evolution of Moore’s Law ASIC in the case of single waveform- While the combination of DSPs and enables one to envision further advances based radios, for best-in-class cost and FPGAs has become a general design in FPGA technologies in terms of per- power consumption. But in multimode approach for the majority of base trans- formance, power, and price. As a result, systems supporting multiple waveforms, ceiver station and other infrastructure FPGAs are joining the club of full- this requires flexible logic and involves designs, this very same approach is now featured, sufficiently low-cost devices that the use of FPGAs. The dynamic real-time also being considered for high-end multi- can be considered for mobile designs. processing of DSP can then take over mode handset designs. For these last types from the FPGA in the demodulation of of applications in particular, new features Designing wireless devices is a tough the signal. The process is repeated in must be implemented in a constantly challenge, with the wireless environ- reverse on the transmit path. changing environment and continue to ment being by essence hostile. Designing raise the bar in terms of processing perfor- low-cost mobile devices is even tougher, The system of error control for data mance. The net result is ever-increasing where footprint and power consump- transmission in wireless modems, called algorithm complexity, which in turn tion are at a premium. Thus, designers forward error correction, can be imple-

30 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. “The FPGA plays a very mented either in DSP or logic gates boards and one optional expansion mod- depending on the type of encoding/ ule. This DSP-FPGA platform has been strong coprocessing decoding algorithms used. For example, recently introduced by Texas Instruments, the Reed-Solomon encoding and decod- Xilinx, and Lyrtech. Normally, radios are role in multimode ing algorithms, along with encoding for divided into three sections: processing others like convolutional and turbo codes, stage, conversion stage, and RF stage. are easier and better to implement in Providing a complete radio as three mod- systems, allowing for DSPs for cost/power benefits. However, ular boards allows for replacement of a the more complex cycle-intensive tech- module if the default setup cannot meet flexibility in the support nique of the convolutional or turbo error certain requirements of an application. correction algorithms is best implemented Also, another must-have is dynamic power of multiple protocols on using hard logic gates integrated in a consumption measurement capabilities processor, or with the use of a reprogram- for each key processing component. the same radio.” mable FPGA. In that sense, the FPGA plays a very strong coprocessing role in multimode systems, allowing for flexibility in the support of multiple protocols on the same radio. y nl The extracted data packets from the physical layer (Layer 1) of the modem are O passed on to the Media Access Control t layer (Layer 2 or MAC) for management of the physical connection to the network in (also referred to as network processing). r MAC layer processing involves encod- P ing and decoding packets into bits, transmission to and from network inter- le face, as well as flow and conflict management of data packets within a channel. g This networking processing requires in the efficiency of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOSs) and involves a numberS of control processing functions.r The best processing elements to oimplement MAC functions, as well as the memory management needed Fin the RTOS, require microprocessors or microcontrollers generally referred to as General Purpose Processors (GPPs).

A modular and power- consumption aware DSP-FPGA development platform Given that every project has its own specificities, the development platform should be as modular as possible. Figure 1 presents an example of such a modular platform composed of three stackable

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Software tools and design flows Developers can utilize this platform with any combination of multiple design meth- odologies. For example, some members of a development team might prefer to hand- code DSP algorithms, while others want to leverage the more automated model-based design and code generation approach to FPGA implementation. Model-based design also supports IP reuse, enabling designers to include legacy code or third-party components. In the Simulink environment, this is done by using S-functions for the DSP and Black Boxes for the FPGA. Alternatively, developers can integrate model-based algorithms ly with low-level coded design. A complete n object-oriented development framework, mainly targeted at military/public safety O applications, is also supported. t Typical application design in examples r A basic DSP-FPGA application example, P which in fact comes with the SFF SDR DP platform, is a simple Family Radio Service le (FRS) waveform. The example is designed entirely using a model-based approach to g showcase rapid-prototyping capabilities. in Figure 2 It also shows how an application can be partitioned between DSP and FPGA,S choice for next-generation high-end com- Louis N. Bélanger and the effect of “shifting” differentr pro- mercial handset designs. is the CTO and cessing functions betweeno the FPGA and cofounder of DSP. A more complex example, a GSM Conclusion Lyrtech, which pro- modulation (see FFigure 2) employs a All portable radio/handsets systems vides DSP/FPGA mixed-design flow that is model-based for have their own specific feature require- hardware and the FPGA with standard code development ments. However, they are designed with software develop- tools for the DSP and GPP. some or all of the following criteria in ment platforms, mind: low cost, low power consumption, product design, IP, and electronic The GSM physical layer FPGA design and small form factor. While FPGA-based manufacturing services to companies occupies approximately 65 percent of a handsets are still a niche application for in the communications, defense, and Virtex-4 SX 35 and consumes nearly special-purpose and/or high-end appli- consumer electronics industries. He 800 mW. This type of consumption level, cations, one can foresee that such a graduated in 1979 from Laval while being within the consumption design approach might be made main- University’s Electrical Engineering budget of public safety/military radios, is stream by silicon evolution as well as Department and earned his MSEE in too high for commercial handsets. Next- insatiable wireless market demands, signal processing in 1985. generation FPGAs, designed using 65 nm driven by the always connected/always geometries, consume much less. The same broadband paradigm. ➤ core has been predicted to consume in the 300-400 mW range on a Virtex-5. This value was obtained simply using Xilinx To learn more, contact Louis at: power consumption evaluation tools and could be optimized much further. As one Lyrtech can see, we are getting there in terms of 4495 Wilfrid Hamel Blvd., Suite 100 power consumption. As for price, well, as Quebec City, Quebec Canada G1P 2J7 they say, call the vendor! More seriously, 418-877-4644 Moore’s Law (and FPGA vendors’ appetite [email protected] for the high-volume wireless markets) will www.lyrtech.com definitely make these devices a realistic

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Video Input/Output

Frame grabbers: Eight Composite or four S-Video inputs support NTSC, SECAM, and PAL formats, and can be connected with SMB snap-lock connectors or 0.1" DIL connectors. Stereo audio I/O can be interfaced with 0.1" DIL connectors. Up to 30 frames per second at 640 x 480 resolution NTSC and up to 25 frames per second at 768 x 576 resolution PAL/SECAM. Dual independent channels support audio and video capture of simultaneous A/V ly input streams. Multiplexed video inputs on each chan- n nel may be switched independently as specified by the user. Fully licensed hardware MPEG-2 compression is O available on selected modules requiring no specialized t software libraries. Compression can be enabled or dis- in abled independently on each channel reducing storage r and PCI bandwidth requirements for video and audio P data. Frame grabber modules include eight general- purpose I/O lines supporting four opto-coupledl digie- tal inputs and four opto-coupled digital outputs.g The FEATURES opto-isolated digital I/O enables the video frame grab- n  Philips SAA7133HL video decoder with Philips SAA6752HS MPEG ber to interface with control equipmenti in the presence encoder of high voltages and current loops.S  Philips SAA7146A Multimedia Bridge with Samsung S5D0127 r video decoder Video controllers: o  Hardware MPEG-2 compression, stereo audio input, and output ISA and PCI analog VGA and digital flat panel support- channels ing up to 1600F x 1200 resolution over the extended temperature range. All video controllers support the ability  Dual independent channels support audio and video capture of simultaneous A/V input streams to drive both the VGA and flat panel outputs simultane-  Opto-isolated digital I/O ously. Digital panel interface support includes both TTL  Direct digital flat panel, DVI, or analog VGA interfaces and DVI. The onboard VGA BIOS includes support for several common panel types. Software tools are pro-  1600x1200 maximum output resolution vided to add BIOS support for custom flat panels. Other  PCI VGA controller w/ 4 MB integrated video memory key features include onboard IDE and floppy controllers.  ISA VGA controller w/ 1.5 MB integrated video memory RTD VGA and flat panel controllers are especially useful  BIOS support for broad range of flat panel types for systems with primary controllers that do not support  Architecture: PC/104 and PC/104-Plus a video display. This allows system integrators to mini-  Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C Video Controllers mize system power consumption by selecting a primary  0 °C to +70 °C Frame Grabbers control unit that only includes features required in the final application. A dedicated video controller module allows system designers to develop and test a headless system, allowing the final product to function without a video interface, thus increasing MTBF and reducing power consumption.

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LFG-PC104PU

The LFG range of low cost video frame grabbers cap- tures from standard analog video sources such as PAL, NTSC, CCIR and RS-170. The LFG-PC104PU will capture the full resolution and frame rate from any one of up to four multiplexed video inputs. FEATURES Our Software Developers Kit has been specifically designed for OEM integration and the API is common  Capture from PAL/NTSC/CCIR/RS-170 video standards across all supported platforms. Application code can be  S-Video or composite/monochrome video sources plus audio capture y easily ported between Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, QNX, l VxWorks and DOS platforms. The SDK includes royalty-  Trigger Input and digital I/O linesn free JPEG and MJPEG compression libraries.  Windows, Linux, DOS,O VxWorks, QNX and Mac OS X support  TWAIN and DirectShowt drivers  5r V andi n12 V fused output P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 32054 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in Frame grabber S PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Active Silicon Ltd. r 17 Wilson Street, Suiteo 13 • Chelmsford, MA 01824 978-244-0490F www.activesilicon.com

PHX-D24CL-PC104P32 Active Silicon designs and manufactures frame grabbers and customized vision systems. The technology has been used and proven in applications that range from scientific research, medical imaging and security to avionics and space robotics. The Phoenix range of high performance digital frame FEATURES grabber products includes support for the PC/104-Plus  Single Base Camera Link sources standard. The Phoenix D24CL will capture from Camera  40 MHz pixel clock Link cameras and supports multi-tap, high bit depth and higher speed pixel clock settings.  Wide range of Linescan and Areascan cameras supported  Extended temperature range Our Software Developers Kit has been specifically  Extensive Opto-isolated, TTL and LVDS triggering and I/O lines designed for OEM integration with a common API  Data formatting for real-time processing and/or display across all supported operating systems, which include Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, QNX, VxWorks and DOS platforms. Third party driver support is available for LabVIEW, MATLAB and CVB environments.

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8 Ch J2K Compres. The CTR-1471 is a high performance eight channel Video Compressor that benefits by the features and the enhanced quality provided by the JPEG2000 image compression standard. The Module implements the computationally intensive operations of the JPEG2000 image compression stan- FEATURES dard as well as provides a fully compliant code stream  Architecture: PC/104-Plus compliant generation for most applications that support real-time  video encoding. The CTR-1471 provides high quality Video input channels: 8 analog video input:y NTSC, PAL, SECAM  Motion detection: Independent for eachl video channel, ABCD solutions for use in professional video and Embedded (A Blind Camera Detection) implementedn PC systems based on PC/104-Plus modules.  Image processor: ImageO Zoom (vert, horiz.): 1,1; 1/2,1/2; 1/4,1/4 The CTR-1471 can process images at a rate of 40M  Monitor outputt format: full, 2, 4, picture in picture samples/sec in reversible mode, and at higher rates  JPEG2000 encoder module. Two hardware compression engines when used in irreversible mode. It contains a dedicated n  JPEG2000i four input compression channels with simultaneous wavelet transform engine, an onboard memory system, r one channel decompression and an embedded RISC processor. P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 32918 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in PC/104 and Small Form Factors S Resource Guide 2007 MPEG4 Advanced Micro Peripheralsr Ltd. Unit 1, Harrier House,o Sedgeway Business Park • Cambridge • CB6 2HY UK +44 (0)1353 659500F www.ampltd.com

MPEG4000XLP PC/104+ MPEG4 CODEC The MPEG4000XLP is a single low power PC/104-Plus MPEG4 frame grabber/codec board encoding up to four concurrent full-size realtime analog inputs from PAL or NTSC video and audio sources. It can also decode and playback video and audio from storage. A Preview feature allows viewing of incoming video in parallel FEATURES with the recording process. Text and graphics annota- tion can be superimposed on any channel.  Encodes up to four concurrent full-size realtime analog inputs  Decodes and plays back video and audio recordings from storage The MPEG4000XLP processes realtime PAL/NTSC multi- to display channel video with minimal host CPU intervention so  Real-time Preview of incoming video on host screen a 166 MHz Pentium-1 class CPU can host up to four  High resolution text overlay MPEG4000XLP boards in a single PC/104-Plus sys-  Resolutions to 720 x 576; frame rates to 120 fps tem. The high performance, low power, cool, rugged  Up to four MPEG4000XLP boards per system MPEG4000XLP is ideal for mobile computing, transportation, industrial, and demanding, compact, or space limited environments.

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PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / 37 ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. DSP resource boards: PCI-104 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. ® 103 Innovation Blvd. • State College, PA 16803 Board level Board 814-234-8087 www.rtd.com

RTD dspModules™ RTD DSP Accelerators and Coprocessors are based on Texas Instruments’ high performance TMS320C6202 and 6416 DSP processors operating at up to 1 GHz with 256 MB of SDRAM. These modules unburden the CPU and speed up math-intensive operations. dspModules may be used in stand-alone mode by using the 2 MB or 4 MB onboard Flash memory that stores the users application program. All dspModules are programmable in C/C++ using Texas Instruments’ Code Composer Studio and RTD dspFramework libraries to streamline software ly development. n dspModule Coprocessor or Accelerator: DSP Coproces- O sors are PC/104-Plus, and provide a pass-through ISA t connector, allowing the dspModule to be located any- in where in the system. DSP Accelerators are PCI-104, and r provide a PlatformBus™ to directly connect front-end P cards to the dspModule. e Communication I/O Ports: McBSP™ (Multi-channell Buff- FEATURES ered Serial Ports) provide extensive I/O bandwidthg up to 100 Mb/s each. Selected modules offerin RS-232/422/485  1.0 GHz, 8000MIPS DSP with eight processing units ™ serial ports, aDIO , and stereoS audio I/O using an AC’97  Fixed point TI TMS320C6416 and 6202 processors CODEC for additional r functionality. Optional stack-  RS-232/422/485 serial ports and aDIO™ through connectors allow direct communication to  Stereo audio I/O using an AC’97 CODEC ®o RTD dataModules without burdening the PCI bus. The  2 MB or 4 MB onboard Flash memory SyncBus™ providesF synchronization of RTD datamodules.  All DSP resources accessible from PCI bus Multiple dspModules™ can be stacked for parallel pro-  PCI bus master or target only and boot from PCI or onboard Flash cessing through the PCI bus. memory PlatformBus™: The PlatformBus allows up to four expan-  Three Multi-channel Buffered Serial Ports (McBSP) sion cards, and provides a dedicated 32-bit bus that  SyncBus to sync with RTD dataModules® connects directly to the DSP, enabling high speed data  JTAG emulator connector, Watch-dog timer, and Power connector transfer and simplifying development of custom analog for stand-alone operation front-end cards to be used with the dspModule.  Software support via RTD dspFramework SDK  Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C: 233, 600, and 850 MHz – RTD dspFramework SDK: RTD dspFramework SDK sup- -20 °C to +70 °C: 1 GHz ports single-threaded applications and multi-threaded DSP/BIOS applications. It includes a library of C functions and macros for access to the DSP’s peripherals. dspFramework includes a matching host side library that simplifies communication with the DSP and manages all low-level initialization and setup. Functions are exposed via standard C++ class members, and all host/DSP communication is handled by the dspFramework. Example programs with full source code are provided.

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38 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Board level PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 PCMCIA/PC card Zendex 6780-A Sierra Court • Dublin, CA 94568 925-828-3000 www.zendex.com

ZXE-PCMCIA/104P

The ZXE-PCMCIA/104P PCMCIA PC/104-Plus board supports the use of two Type I/II cards, or one Type III PCMCIA or CardBus devices to any PC/104-Plus application, enabling the addition of Flash disks, I/O such as Ethernet and USB, and wireless network devices. FEATURES  Accepts two Type I/II or one Type III card  Hot insertion and removal y  Supports mixing and matching of 5 V/3.3l V and 16 or 32-bit cards n  PCI bus master for fastO connectivity  Two IEEE 1394 FireWiret ports with 100, 200, or 400 Mbps data rates  ACPIri powern management support P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 32963 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in PC/104 and Small Form Factors S Resource Guide 2007 System boards LiPPERT Embedded Computersr 5555 Glenridge Connector,o Suite 200 • Atlanta, GA 30342 404-459-2870F www.lippert-at.com

PC104P-ETH4

Systems in need of many Ethernet connections profit from the PC104P-ETH4. The board features four Ethernet controllers on a PC/104-Plus board. The controllers used are Intel 82551’s, which are already supported by many operating systems. The PC104P-ETH4’s PCI resources, PCI Clock, ID Selection, Request, Grant, and Interrupt FEATURES are selected with a rotary DIP switch. A separate con-  4 x 10/100BaseT “Fast” Ethernet Ports nection board is bundled with the PC104-P-ETH4. It  Drivers for many operating systems are available provides four standard RJ-45 connectors and can be  PCI bus power management 1.1 mounted remotely. The PC104-P-ETH4 only needs a 5 V  5 V-only power supply power supply provided by the PC/104-Plus bus connector. Software drivers are available for Windows 2000, XP, and CE, as well as for Linux, Netware, and FreeBSD.

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PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / 39 ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. System boards PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Calmotion LLC 9909 Topanga Canyon Blvd. #322 • Chatsworth, CA 91311 Board level Board 818-357-5826 www.calmotion.com

RLY104

The RLY104 is a low cost PC/104 I/O module that provides a robust interface between digital devices and the PC/104 bus. The RLY104 features 8 optically isolated inputs with a wide range of incoming signals of 3-24 V AC or DC. Incoming signals are made with a 16 pin header mating FEATURES with a standard ribbon cable assembly.  8 isolated inputs with a wide range of incoming signals The RLY104 also contains 16 relay outputs with high  16 Form A relay outputs with removable terminaly blocks current capability to drive solenoids and small motors.  8 selectable address ranges in I/O spacel Status of the relay outputs can be read at any time with-  Only 5 V supply required for operationn out affecting the relay state. The relay outputs feature  High duty cycle relay ratingO quick disconnect terminal blocks for easy field wiring t installation. in Addressing is jumper selectable to eight different r ranges within I/O space. P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 32964 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in System boards S PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Connect Tech, Inc. r 42 Arrow Road • Guelph,o ON N1K 1S6 Canada 519-836-1291 Connect Tech Inc. F Industrial Strength Communications www.connecttech.com

PC/104 Serial Expansion Connect Tech offers the Xtreme/104 and the Xtreme/104-Plus for your most demanding PC/104 and embedded needs. Choose from 2, 4, 8, or 12 high performance asynchronous RS-232/422/485 serial ports for PC/104 or choose 2, 4, or 8 ports for PC/104-Plus that offer RS-423 or RS-232/422/485 switchable or TTL. FEATURES Xtreme/104 and Xtreme/104-Plus products offer data  2, 4, 8, or 12 asynchronous serial ports speeds from 50 bps to 1.8432 Mbps, depending on the model. Exceptional data protection is provided via opti-  Supports RS-232/422/485/423 serial interfaces and TTL cal or electrical isolation options. Industrial tempera-  Data transfer rates up to 1.8432 Mbps on Xtreme/104-Plus and 460.8 kbps on Xtreme/104 ture ranges are also available to further protect your  Extended temperature options and optical and electrical isolation data in harsh environments. available Ask about our two-channel, multi-protocol ComSync  64 bytes of transmit and receive FIFO buffers that offers synchronous serial communications.  Lifetime warranty and free technical support; RoHS compliant Products include lifetime warranty and free technical support.

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ETX-NANO-104

The ETX-NANO-104 is one of the smallest embedded motherboard systems and designed to support all PC/104 I/O modules and the ACCES I/O line of USB/104 OEM boards, along with the high performance benefits of ETX. This motherboard/baseboard is only 120 mm across. The NANO right-angle mounted con- FEATURES nectors include VGA, RS-232/422/485, four USB 2.0  Wide range of ETX CPUs – fanless up to 1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo ports, standard audio, PS/2 mouse and keyboard, and with full PC/104-Plus I/O expansion Ethernet. The NANO I/O Server is unique, due to the  Small size only 120 mm by 125 mm (4.72"l byy 4.92") capability of utilizing any embedded ETX CPU board  Four rear-mounted USB 2.0 ports,n VGA, PS/2 mouse and keyboard that meets the ETX standard for its processing, while  One RS-232 port and one RS-232/422/485-selectable COM port providing PC/104 I/O module expansion. In addition to O  10/100 Ethernet LAN, flat panel, IDE, and Compact Flash support the rear motherboard I/O, the NANO has supplemen- t  Standard 1/8" (3.5 mm) audio with Line In, Line Out, and MIC tal onboard I/O connectors for flat-panel support, IDE, in CompactFlash, and an extra RS-232 serial port. r P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 32940 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in r S Fo

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42 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Communications PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Datacom: Ethernet RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. ® 103 Innovation Blvd. • State College, PA 16803 814-234-8087 www.rtd.com

Communications RTD has developed a variety of PC/104 and PC/104-Plus communication and networking modules to augment the onboard communication capabilities of fully integrated RTD cpuModules and controllers. Whether your requirements are for advanced, high-speed fiber optic communication or twisted pair serial communications, RTD brings you leading edge technologies in Ethernet, USB 2.0, FireWire, CAN Bus, CAN Spider, and configurable serial ports. ly Ethernet: RTD offers 10 Mb/s, 10/100 Mb/s, and n 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet modules. Configurations include Single-, Dual-, and Quad-channels with sup- O ported connections for RJ-45 twisted pair and Fiber. t Most Ethernet modules also support network booting in for diskless environments. r USB 2.0: This module provides five independent USB 2.0 P connections with 1.5, 12, or 480 Mb/s on any channel.le Four ports provide 500 mA while one port provides 2 A FEATURES at 5 V. g n  10 Mb/s, 10/100 Mb/s, and 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet FireWire™: This module provides i high performance serial bus communication completeS with FireWire™,  RJ-45 and Fiber  ™ iLINK™, and SB1394™ implementationr of IEEE STD-1394b. FireWire @ 100/200/400/800 Mb/s Three independento channels are capable of supporting  CAN bus interfaces compliant with CAN 2.0 B 100/200/400/800F Mb/s on each channel.  Philips SJA1000 and Intel 82527 CAN controllers  Fiber optic or twisted pair CAN Hub CAN Bus and Spider: RTD provides a wide range of  PC/104 RS-232/422/485 serial ports @ 1.5 Mb/s CAN bus products using either the Intel 82527 or Philips SJA1000 CAN controller. Boards are available in single-  PC/104-Plus RS-232/422/485 serial ports @ 6.25 Mb/s channel or dual-channel configurations, with either  Industry standard 16C550 UART serial interfaces fiber optic or twisted pair connections. The CAN Spider  Exar XR17D158 PCI Bus Octal UART is an active CAN hub designed to connect four RTD fiber  Zilog Z85230 Dual Enhanced Synchronous Communications optic ECAN527HR-2 CAN bus boards to form a star-type Controller fiber optic CAN system while preserving CAN’s bitwise  PC/104 and PC/104-Plus compliant form factors arbitration even in a fiber environment. This network  Operating temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C topology is expandable to multiple CAN Spider modules through the onboard galvanically isolated twisted pair CAN port. Serial Ports: All RTD Dual, Quad, and Octal Serial Port modules are configurable for RS-232/422/485 operation. RTD also offers Quad Serial Port boards with integrated Ethernet. The Octal Serial Port module uses an Exar XR17D158 PCI Bus UART chip to eliminate IRQ conflicts. The RTD Dual Synchronous Serial Port module supports up to 1 Mb/s synchronous operation.

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PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / 43 ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Datacom: Serial controller PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 ACCES I/O Products, Inc. 10623 Roselle Street • San Diego, CA 92121 858-550-9559 www.accesio.com Communications

104-COM-8SM (4SM)

The 104-COM-8SM and 104-COM-4SM are eight or four port, asynchronous, serial boards that support field selectable RS-232/422/485 communication. These boards are feature-rich and allow for the connection of multiple serial devices – ideal for a variety of applications such as POS, gaming systems, machine monitoring FEATURES and control, military, high-density networking applica-  Eight or four independent, asynchronous serial COM ports, field tions, or any other application requiring the connection selectable, independent for each port of RS-232/422/485 serial devices to a PC/104 compatible  Auto-RTS feature makes half-duplex RS-485ly communications system. effortless n  Speeds up to 921.6 K with 64-byte FIFO The boards were designed using type 16780 UARTS  O Fixed bias and jumper selectable termination provided on each and include 64-byte transmit and receive FIFO buffers. transmit and receivet channel They are fully supported for use in Linux, Windows,  Low powern required: +5 VDC at 80 mA, all outputs open, (0.4 W), and other OSs, with drivers and samples in a variety of i Nor ±12 V required languages. ACCES offers these in both standard and  Programmable, individual, non-volatile base addresses and IRQs extended temperature. P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 21002 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in Datacom: Serial controller S PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Sealevel Systems, Inc. r 2779 Greenville Hwy.o • Liberty, SC 29657 ® 864-843-4343F www.sealevel.com

C4-104.ULTRA

The 3540 is the first PC/104 serial interface module to provide four software-selectable RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 ports. RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 mode may be selected independently via software command for each of the four ports, eliminating the need for setting jumpers or DIP switches. FEATURES The board is designed using the XR16C864 UART,  Each port software selectable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 which provides a 128-byte FIFO, eight times larger than  16C864 buffered UART with 128-byte FIFOs boards designed with 16C550 compatible parts. The  Data rates to 921.6K bps larger buffers allow error-free operation even in high-  Automatic RS-485 enable/disable speed applications. In RS-485 mode, the C4-104.ULTRA  Termination, pull-ups, and pull-down resistors for each port are offers automatic control of the RS-485 driver enable for software selectable trouble free network master arbitration.  Right-angle connector available for OEM opportunities, 40-pin vertical header connector standard

For more information, contact: [email protected] RSC# 20914 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc

44 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Communications PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Datacom: Serial I/O Diamond Systems 1255 Terra Bella Avenue • Mountain View, CA 94043 650-810-2500 www.diamondsystems.com

Emerald MM Family

The Emerald family of serial communications PC/104 and PC/104-Plus modules consists of six products providing both low cost and high performance alterna- tives to meet the varying communications needs of embedded systems. Emerald modules offer 2 to 8 serial ports, with RS-232-only or RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 FEATURES protocols. Max throughput ranges from 115.2Kbps to  2 to 8 RS-232/422/485 serial ports with full handshake 1.832Mbps. Optoisolation is available. Modules include RS-232 using 16C550 compatible UARTs with FIFOs 8 to 48 programmable digital I/O lines. Configuration  Jumper/software configurable with availablely PCI plug’n play; options include jumper-based, software-based and PC/104 (ISA) modules support interruptn sharing PCI. All boards operate from -40ºC to +85ºC, support  Optoisolation available interrupt sharing and require only a single-voltage  Max baud rates from 115.2KbpsO to 1.832Mbps +5V input. t  Modulesn include 8 to 48 digital I/O lines  Operatingri temperature: -40°C to +85°C P For more information, contact: [email protected] RSC# 32920 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in PC/104 and Small Form Factors S Resource Guide 2007 Datacom: USB controller Zendex r 6780-A Sierra Court o• Dublin, CA 94568 925-828-3000F www.zendex.com

ZXE-UFE/104P

The Zendex ZXE-UFE/104P is a PC/104-Plus add-on card that provides high-speed USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 FireWire, and 10/100Base-T Ethernet connections for any PC/104-Plus application. This card is useful in applications with numerous optional peripheral devices and for OEM systems that will be field-upgraded with peripherals. FEATURES Typical applications include video imaging, industrial  One 10/100Base-T Ethernet port with a 10/100Base-T Ethernet control, security systems, electronic kiosks, and medical controller and full duplex mode support instruments.  One extra RJ-45 for added flexibility when additional connectivity is needed  Fully PC/104-Plus compliant  PCI bus master for fast connectivity  Standard 0.1" headers and RJ-45 outputs  Low 500 mW power consumption; ACPI power management support

For more information, contact: [email protected] RSC# 32962 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc

PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / 45 ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. GPS PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Diamond Systems 1255 Terra Bella Avenue • Mountain View, CA 94043 650-810-2500 www.diamondsystems.com Communications

Janus-MM

Janus-MM combines dual CAN interfaces with sockets for wireless communications and GPS modules to create a complete I/O subsystem for automotive and other vehicle tracking applications. Janus-MM uses dual Philips SJA1000T CAN controllers with channel-to-channel and channel-to-system isolation. Sockets and support cir- FEATURES cuitry are provided for Multi-Tech SocketModem GSM/  High integration 3-in-1 solution for mobile/vehicle-based GPRS and CDMA wireless communication modules and applications 8-channel and 12-channel GPS receivers from Trimble  Single PC/104 Module includes dual CANly controllers with sockets Navigation. Thus, in a single PC/104 “slot,” Janus-MM for wireless modem and GPS modulesn supports the vehicle bus interface, location identifica-  CAN 2.0B using Philips SJA1000T controllers with channel-to- tion, and wireless communications for telemetric data. channel and channel-to-system O isolation Adding Janus-MM to your system makes an ultra-  Socket for Multi-Techt SocketModem supporting GSM/GPRS and CDMA wireless communications compact vehicle tracker or mobile data collection system. in  Socketr for Trimble Lassen SK II or Lassen iQ GPS modules P Linux CAN driver included; Windows CE CAN driver available For more information, contact: [email protected] RSC# 30420 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in GPS S PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 EMAC, Inc. r 2390 EMAC Way • Carbondale,o IL 62902 618-529-4525F www.emacinc.com

PCM-36E06

The PCM-36E06 is an Advanced Communication PC/104 module that can be configured to provide serial port, GPS, GPRS/GSM/PCS modem, and dial-up modem capabilities. It features a Trimble® Lassen SQ 8 or 12-channel parallel tracking GPS engine, ideally suited for embedded applications. Also onboard is the Telit GPRS/GSM/ FEATURES PCS fax/modem, an ideal solution for remote wireless  Dual standard 82550 on-board UARTs with address and IRQ communication. The Telit Modem supports 850, 900, jumper selection 1800, and 1900 MHz, allowing it to work internation-  Solid and proven Trimble® 8 or 12-channel GPS engine provides ally at rates of up to 85.6 Kbps. accurate performance  GPRS/GSM/PCS cell modem with internal TCP/IP stack with The combination of GPS and GPRS/GSM/PCS on a single AT command control PC/104 module is extremely useful and an unprec-  GSM Quad Band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz international cell modem edented value when both GPS and a cell modem are  Provision for Multi-Tech SocketModem products, 2400 to 56 K required. dial-up modems  Additional RS-232 Serial Port

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46 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Communications PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Modem/Fax modem Radicom Research, Inc. 2148 Bering Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 408-383-9006 www.radi.com

PC104 Modems - Dial-up

Radicom’s PC/104 modems are designed to meet the most demanding PC/104 embedded system requirements. Features include -40 ºC to +85 ºC extended temperature operation, two-wire leased line, and dial-up support. The modems are UL/CSA, FCC68, CS-03, and CTR21 (EU) telecom certified. FEATURES  -40 °C to +85 °C extended temperature operation, two-wire The modems have built-in digital line guard protec- leased line, and dial-up support tion that automatically detects an overcurrent on tip  33.6 kbps and 56 kbps data speeds, 14.4 kbpsy fax, voice playback and recording l and ring, preventing the modem from being damaged when accidentally connected to a digital telephone  DTMF decode; AT command setn support system. The modem also features 2nd Ring-Detect that  2nd Ring-Detect, low Opower consumption provides a method for ring detection with zero modem  Digital line guard,t high current protection power, ideal for low power or battery operation.  MNP2-4in and 10 error correction; V.42bis, MNP5 rdata compression P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 20942 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in PC/104 and Small Form Factors S Resource Guide 2007 Modem/Fax modem Radicom Research, Inc.r 2148 Bering Drive • oSan Jose, CA 95131 408-383-9006F www.radi.com

PC104 Modem - GPRS

Radicom’s PC/104-GPRS modem provides GPS receiver and multi-band GSM/GPRS Class 10 wireless communications in the standard PC/104 form factor. The self-contained modem module allows PC/104 systems integrators to add wireless communications and GPS receiving capabilities to their products with minimum FEATURES engineering expense. Features include Quad-band  Quad-band EGSM850/900/1800/1900 MHz EGSM, -30 °C to +80 °C Extended Temperature, Embed-  AT command compatible, autobauding from 2400 to 57.6 kbps ded TCP/IP Stack, SIM Phone Book, Real-time Clock,  GPRS class 10, mobile station class B, Fax class 1, Fixed Dialing Number (FDN), Alarm Management and Group 3 support jamming detection, and report.  SIM Phonebook, FDN, Embedded TCP/IP stack The PC/104-GPRS modem is the perfect platform for all  Short Message Service (SMS) support telematics applications, fleet management, tracking,  Extended temperature operating; RoHS Compliant and security devices in PC/104 form factor.

For more information, contact: [email protected] RSC# 32916 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc

PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / 47 ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Modem PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 APROTEK, Inc. 9323 W. Evans Creek Road • Rogue River, OR 97537 541-582-2120 www.aprotek.com Communications

RoHS PC/104 MODEM

APROTEK RoHS compliant and Worldwide compatible V.92 56 Kbps MODEM 8510R6S can be supplied with an optional ZigBee™ RF Module (#8510R6SZ), four non- standard COM port addresses, extended temperature -40 °C to +85 °C, PC/104 16-bit J2 pass-through connector, extension phone jack, and/or speaker. The standard FEATURES RJ-11 phone jack makes hookup to the phone system a  RoHS compliant ® snap. Conexant chip technology assures you the highest  Full AT command set/S registers connect speeds over varying line conditions. APROTEK y  Two user profiles l MODEMS are jumper selectable with IRQ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7  Caller ID n or 9 standard. May be ordered as an independently  +5 V-only operation addressable and operable UART ZigBee™ RF Module O only (#8510R6Z). Other models available. Lifetime tech-  Two-year warrantyt nical support. Manufactured in the USA. rin P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 32965 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in Wireless S PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Advanced Micro Peripheralsr Ltd. Unit 1, Harrier House,o Sedgeway Business Park • Cambridge • CB6 2HY UK +44 (0)1353 659500F www.ampltd.com

Locator-G3 PC/104+ Telematics Controller

The Locator-G3 is a complete vehicle communications manager implemented in a single high performance PC/104-Plus module. It combines all the essential functions for vehicle location, engine data acquisition, and wireless/cell phone connectivity. FEATURES The Locator-G3 features two independent CAN controller buses for linking to the vehicle networks, a  A complete vehicle communications manager implemented in a single high performance PC/104-Plus module 20-channel GPS receiver for acquiring location information, a 4-band GSM radio for data and voice communi-  Two CAN bus controllers for vehicle network communications cation over the Cell phone network, and GPRS for a high  4-band GSM radio for cell phone network data and voice communication with quad GSM modes speed, always-on wireless link. It also has an RS-232 port  RS-485 port running at up to 10 MBit/sec and an RS-232 port and an RS-485 port running at up to 10 MBit/sec.  Single +5 V power supply consuming less than 400 mA during Locator-G3 operates from a single +5 V power supply, normal operation consuming less than 400 mA during normal operation.  Ideal for telematics, security, and telemetry applications

For more information, contact: [email protected] RSC# 32933 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc

48 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Communications PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Wireless RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. ® 103 Innovation Blvd. • State College, PA 16803 814-234-8087 www.rtd.com

RTD Wireless

RTD designs and manufactures a broad line of wireless telematics modules including cellular modems, GPS systems, and short range wireless networking. Fully integrated quad-band and tri-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE modems are suitable for worldwide cellular applications. RTD uses the latest technologies for fast GPS fixes, centimeter accuracy, and reliable tracking in difficult moving environments, and offers simple, low cost GPS receivers for general purpose location data. Wireless ly Ethernet provides economical and reliable short range n communications. Automotive and fleet management systems are just one example of the many industries O served by RTD Wireless Telematics modules. t The modular IDAN, HiDAN, and HiDANplus Intelligent in Data Acquisition Nodes with environmental sealing and r EMI suppression are ideal for wireless telematic indus- P trial and military applications. Mobile data acquisitione is placed at your fingertips when you select anl indus- FEATURES trial or tactical FieldPad computer. g n  EDGE/GPRS/GSM GSM/GPRS/EDGE Modems and GPS iReceivers: These modules use either theS Siemens MC75 quad-  Siemens MC75 and MC55 GSM engines  band 850/900/1800/1900r MHz or the MC55 tri-band Triorail TRM:2 GSM engine for railway systems modules 900/1800/1900 MHzo GSM engines. For railway system  SMS text message and standard AT modem command applications, Fa Triorail TRM:2 tri-band GSM-R/900/1800  12-channel low-power Fastrax iTrax03 GPS engine MHz engine is used. A SIM card socket is available  34- or 72-channel Novatel OEMV-2 GPS down to 1 cm (CEP) onboard (standard) or mounted externally (optional). accuracy Selected models have a fully integrated GPS receiver.  Highly accurate time and position and Differential GPS ready  4G Atheros AR5004 WLAN GPS Receivers:  WLAN 802.11 a/b/g and Super AG RTD offers GPS receiver modules with fully integrated 12-channel, low-power GPS receivers using the Fastrax  Hardware-based WPA/WEP encryption iTrax03/02 engine or the high-end, 34- or 72-channel  8 digital inputs, 8 digital outputs Novatel OEMV-2 GPS engine, if accuracy down to 1 cm  Operating temperatures: -40 °C to +85 °C GPS modules, -25 °C to +70 °C GSM/GPRS/EDGE modules, 0 °C to +70 °C WLAN (CEP) is required. Modules can be configured to support True NMEA-0183 or binary data protocols. Wireless Ethernet: RTD offers an 802.11 a/b/g WLAN module that can operate in Infrastructure or ad hoc modes. The high bandwidth can support streaming and file sharing of up to 108 Mb/s. The module is based on the 4G Atheros AR5004 chipset and has two MCX connector for dual antennas.

For more information, contact: [email protected] RSC# 32931 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc

PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / 49 ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Wireless PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Connect Tech, Inc. 42 Arrow Road • Guelph, ON N1K 1S6 Canada 519-836-1291 Connect Tech Inc. Industrial Strength Communications www.connecttech.com Communications

PC/104 Radio Modem Xtreme/104 Wireless Radio Modems combine Connect Tech’s PC/104 serial expertise with Cirronet’s proprietary Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology. The result is a device that is low on power consumption and high on power. Cirronet’s FHSS technology uses a 24-bit Cyclic Redun- FEATURES dancy Check (CRC) and an Automatic Repeat Request  900 MHz or 2.4 GHz, incorporating Cirronet’s WIT910 or (ARR) to ensure seamless, error-free delivery. Available WIT2450 frequency hopping transceiver modules in 2.4 GHz or 900 MHz frequencies, up to 20 miles of  Data speeds between 86.4 Kbps (900 MHz)ly and 230.4 Kbps uninterrupted data transmission can be achieved in line (2.4 GHz) n of sight environments through point-to-point or point-  Low power requirement of 5 VDC enables powering from the to-multipoint access. PC/104 bus O  I/O address rangest from 0x000 to 0x7f0 (jumper selectable) Xtreme/104 Radio Modems are well suited for industrial or factory environments and ideal for SCADA systems,  RTS/CTSin hardware flow control the transportation industry, military, medical, or oil and  Requiresr no additional drivers, appears as a COM port to your operating system gas applications. P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 32922 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in Wireless S PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 WinSystems, Inc. r 715 Stadium Drive •o Arlington, TX 76011 817-274-7553F www.winsystems.com

802.11 Module

The PPM-Wireless offers a high-speed, industrial data network based upon 802.11 Mini PCI modules. It is a wireless Ethernet utilizing a TCP/IP protocol stack, which simplifies cabling, installation, and configuration issues. An SMA external connector enables the selection of the appropriate antenna for the application. FEATURES The PPM-Wireless is shipped either with an empty  IEEE 802.11b/g Wi-Fi wireless LAN support Mini PCI socket so that the user can select their own  Up to 54 Mbps at 2.4 GHz cards from Intel, Broadcom, Foxconn (Atheros), and  Industry standard wireless LAN security others; or with an Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Mini PCI  Supports single or dual antennas card installed by WinSystems.  Available with or without a 802.11 module installed WinSystems specializes in designing and manufacturing  Developer’s kit available embedded computers for industrial applications. They are recognized as a leading supplier of embedded PC board-level products.

For more information, contact: [email protected] RSC# 32952 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc

50 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Industrial automation PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Fieldbus: CAN PEAK-System Technik GmbH Otto-Roehm-Str. 69 • Darmstadt, 64293 Germany +49-(0)6151-8173-20 www.peak-system.com

PCAN-PC/104 CAN

The PCAN-PC/104 is a compact and powerful PC/104 CAN plug-in card, which enables two CAN networks to be simultaneously networked with a PC/104 system. There is ample flexibility when configuring the card to adapt it to a PC/104 system, since there are 14 different FEATURES port addresses and eight interrupt assignments from  Baud rate settings up to 1 Mbaud; CAN bus connection via which to choose. Two Philips SJA1000 CAN controllers Sub-D, 9-pin (to CiA DS102-1) are used. For ease of installation, the port addresses  Two can be configured totally independently;y SJA1000 CAN available to the user are 200H to 3A0, and the hard- controller with 16 MHz clock frequencyl ware interrupts are IRQ3, IRQ4, IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ10,  Multiple PC/104 cards can be operatedn in parallel (interrupt sharing) IRQ11, IRQ12, and IRQ15. They can be set by means of  Device drivers (VxD) andO interface DLL for WIN 9x/ME, NT/2000/XP, jumpers. Multiple PCAN-PC/104 cards can be operated Linux, and RT-Linuxt support without any problem (interrupt sharing).  Choice ofn 14 different port addresses and eight different interrupt addressesi The PCAN-PC/104 card package includes software and r  Works 100 percent with CANfestival (free CANOpen Master/Slave sources for in-house programming. PSW stack for Linux) For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 32966 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in PC/104 and Small Form Factors S Resource Guide 2007 Fieldbus: CAN PEAK-System Technik GmbHr Otto-Roehm-Str. 69 •o Darmstadt, 64293 Germany +49-(0)6151-8173-20F www.peak-system.com

PCAN-PC/104-Plus

The PCAN-PC/104-Plus is a compact and powerful PC/104-Plus CAN plug-in card, which enables two CAN networks to be simultaneously networked with a PC/104-Plus system. With the opto-decoupled versions of the PCAN-PC/104-Plus card, an isolation of up to 500 V between the computer and the CAN parts of the FEATURES adapter is achieved by use of a DC/DC converter and  Baud rate settings up to 1 Mbaud; CAN bus connection via Sub-D, an optocoupler. The PCAN-PC/104-Plus card package 9-pin (to CiA DS102-1) includes software and sources for in-house program-  Two can be configured totally independently; SJA1000 CAN ming. Device Drivers for Windows and Linux (including controller with 16 MHz clock frequency XENOMAI – Support) are available for free.  4 PCAN-PC/104-Plus cards in a single PC/104 stack possible  Operation in 5 V and 3.3 V PC/104-Plus systems  Support for operating systems Windows 2000, XP, Embedded-XP, Vista, and Linux (incl. XENOMAI Support)  Works 100 percent with CANfestival (free CANOpen Master/Slave SW stack for Windows and Linux)

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PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / 51 ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Motion control PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 servo-Halbeck GmbH & Co.KG Hinterhaslach 8 • Offenhausen, 91238, Germany 00-49-9158-1612 www.servo-halbeck.com

Industrial automation Industrial POSYS 1800

servo-Halbeck introduces its new advanced motion controller POSYS® 1800 for brushed/brushless servo, micro-stepping and stepper motors, each axis individually configurable. The PC/104 card is available for up to four axes. The servo loop update rate for a single axis card is 51.2 µs, a four-axes card is updated every 256 µs. For more axes, additional cards can be added to achieve higher axes configurations. The new SYNC function synchronizes the cards to the same working cycle. The ly card generates either a 16-bit ±10 V analog or 10-bit/ n 20 or 8-bit/80 KHz PWM signal for servo motors or a pulse and direction signal with fast 5 MHz for precise O control of stepper motors. Motion profiles include t S-curve, trapezoidal, velocity contouring, external pro- in file, and electronic gearing. Incremental encoder r quadrature input (TTL or inverted signals) with up to P 5 or 8 MHz (depending on model) is standard. Use of an absolute encoder is an option. Advanced PID filterl ewith velocity and acceleration feed-forward, Dualg Bi-Quad FEATURES Filter (Low-Pass/High-Pass/Notch andi n customizable fil-  Servo loop timing range: one axis = 51.2 µs, two axes = 153.6 µs, ter), bias offset and 32-bit positionS error, eight/eight three axes = 204.8 µs, four axes = 256 µs minimum cycle time PLC-style programmable inputs and outputs, eight  Multiple motor mode operation; each axis individually 10-bit analog inputs, twor directional limit switches/axis configurable or low-cost stepper versions available and a high-speed latcho input axis, a per axis program-  Synchronization input/output for more than one card per system; mable input, Fand output enhance this controller. biquad output filters; low-, high-, band-, notch, and custom filter  Advanced breakpoint capability allows precise sequencing of Pre-load and “on-the-fly” update of filter and motion events; watchdog timer profiles can be changed individually or for a free select-  Axis settled indicator and tracking window in addition to able number of axes. Actual and commanded position automatic motion error detection compare function with breakpoint, and AxisOut facility  Communication via PC/104 bus, RS-232 or CAN 2.0B allows precise sequencing of events. 32 KB Dual Port simultaneously RAM memory provides sufficient space for large profile  Velocity, acceleration, PID, and position changes “on-the-fly” for sequences. The onboard RAM can be utilized to store trapezoidal and velocity-contouring profiles complex multi-axes profiles. Trace capabilities for sys-  Incremental encoder quadrature input up to 8 MHz and optional SSI input for absolute encoder tem performance checks, servo-tuning, maintenance,  and diagnostics simplify machine setup and allow 32 KB dual port RAM to store complex motion sequences and trace variables commanded/actual comparisons or real-time status  Eight inputs, eight outputs, four amplifier enable outputs, and eight requests. Axis settled indicator and a tracking window general-purpose analog inputs, one axis in and one axis out in addition to automatic motion error detection allows  Two directional limit switches, index input, and home/high-speed you to define in-position parameters. Available in com- latch input per axis mercial and industrial temperature versions.  Trace capabilities for system performance checks, servo-tuning, maintenance, and diagnostics; uses onboard memory

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52 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Mezzanines PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 PrAMC AMD One AMD Place • Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3453 408-749-4000 www.amd.com/embedded/catalog

AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor

The AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core processors provide unique features and high performance for high-end and more traditional embedded designs. AMD64 technology delivers a balanced approach to raw processing power, memory performance, I/O throughput, and scalability. AMD64 technology FEATURES offers features like AMD Cool’n’Quiet™ technology,  AMD Cool’n’Quiet™ technology which can deliver performance on demand and mini-  Leading-edge performance for 32- and 64-bit applications mize power consumption. AMD Athlon 64 and AMD y  A high-bandwidth, low-latency integratedl DDR2 memory Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core processors for the embedded controller n market are NEBS-friendly and offer ECC to help deliver  ECC checking with double-bit detect and single-bit correct reliability and secure data transactions for embedded O  HyperTransport™ technology for high-speed I/O communication systems. t  Large high-performance on-chip cache The AMD64 Longevity Program ensures that the in processors you select for an embedded design will be r available for a longer than standard time frame. P e RSC# 32928 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in r S Fo

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Packaging 708 Via Alondra • Camarillo, CA 93012 805-482-2870 www.isipkg.com

PC/104 Connectors

Interconnect Systems, Inc. (ISI) offers a complete line of PC/104 and PC/104-Plus connectors. Products include: stackthrough, non-stackthrough, and end-of-stack in solder tail, solder bearing, gold, or press fit leads. We also offer a 104 combination molding a 40-pin and 64-pin connector together. Customers can also choose FEATURES plating options as well as request custom configura-  One- to three-week delivery available – the industry’s quickest tions. We also offer a complete line of PC/104 hard-  Complete product line ware. Ordering is easy by calling our factory direct y  Solder tail, press fit, and solder bearingl options or using our website to order online. ISI also offers  RoHS and lead-free compliant n the following connector lines: male headers, female  ISO 9001-2000 certification sockets, shunts, drive array, CompactPCI, IP Module O EBX, VME, automotive, and custom applications.  Visa, MasterCard,t American Express accepted rin P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 30718 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in Enclosures S PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Tri-M Engineering r 100 - 1407 Kebet Wayo • Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6L3 Canada 604-945-9565F www.tri-m.com

FlexTainer

The FlexTainer is a flexible enclosure system for EPIC, 3.5", Mini-ITX and EBX single board solutions. The FlexTainer ensures the payload receives maximum shock and vibration protection through a dual system of isolating and absorbing rubber mounts. Internally, the SBC solution is mounted to a carrier plate that is held in FEATURES place with rubber guides, thereby isolating the cards  Rugged anodized aluminum from the extruded aluminum enclosure. Externally, the  Securely holds EPIC, 3.5", Mini-ITX and EBX single board solutions enclosure mates with a thick rubber mounting pad,  Dual system of shock and vibration isolation allowing the FlexTainer to be attached to a bulkhead.  Ample room for expansion for up to two PC/104 modules and one The FlexTainer is constructed of 0.125" aluminum with 3.5" HDD a cross-section measuring 7.00" (W) x 4.00" (H), allow-  Available in 4.55", 6.75" and 10" lengths ing ample room for the SBC, up to two PC/104 periph-  Easily customized to fit your application – Sizes, Colors, Logos, eral modules and one 3.5" HDD. Endcaps

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54 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Packaging PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Enclosures Kaparel 97 Randall Drive, Unit B • Waterloo, ON N2V 1C5 519-725-0101 ext 208 www.kaparel.com

AdvancedTCA Enclosures

Rittal Electronic Systems – the complete know-how. What really counts is reliability. Rittal Shelf Man- agement Concepts incorporates innovative components to produce reliably systems available up to Level 5 for AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA. Everything is fully assembled, ready to run, and individually FEATURES configured. The same naturally applies equally for  Rittal Electronic Systems – the complete know-how. What really counts is reliability. CompactPCI, VME, and VME64x. One supplier, one  Case solutions in 5U, 12U, 13U, or cube design; climate control manufacturer, one quality standard. As the leading y concepts up to 200 W/board and morel system supplier, Rittal is your one-stop partner for elec-  High speed backplanes up to 10n Gbps – Variable Shelf tronic know-how and a reliable promise of all-inclusive Management Concepts – Rittal incorporates innovative competence – worldwide. components to produce O reliably systems available up to Level 5 for AdvancedTCAt and MicroTCA Case solutions in 5U, 12U, 13U, or cube design. Climate  Fully assembled,n ready to run, and individually configured for control concepts up to 200 W/board and more. High CompactPCI,ri VME, and VME64x speed backplanes up to 10 Gbps.  One supplier, one manufacturer, one quality standard: Rittal, your Pone-stop partner for electronic know-how For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 32972 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in PC/104 and Small Form Factors S Resource Guide 2007 Power supplies PEAK-System Technik GmbHr Otto-Roehm-Str. 69 •o Darmstadt, 64293 Germany +49-(0)6151-8173-20F www.peak-system.com

PCAN-PC/104 Power

PC/104-compatible power packs The power packs provide safe and reliable current and voltage supplies for modern embedded systems in stationary and mobile (auto) applications. The power packs deliver a maximum output current of 5 A at an output voltage of 5 V. The connected hardware is pro- FEATURES tected by means of an overvoltage protection, which  PC/104 power pack with maximum 5 A output current at an output is triggered in the event of an increase in the output voltage of 5 V voltage. The input voltage range of the PC/104 power is  Input voltage range: 9-35 V or 9-55 V for the PC/104 Power II 9-35 V. The power pack designed specifically for appli- versions cations requiring the extended 9-55 V input range is  Integrated protective circuit in the event of defective output the PC/104 Power II. Both versions of the card are also voltage available with digital inputs. The power packs can be  Integrated temperature-dependent PWM output for ventilator fan hookup (maximum 200 mA) switched on in two different ways and can be switched  off by software. Choice of two different startup modes  Digital versions only; software-driven power-down available; temperature monitor and six digital inputs

For more information, contact: [email protected] RSC# 32967 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc

©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Power supplies PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. ® Packaging 103 Innovation Blvd. • State College, PA 16803 814-234-8087 www.rtd.com

RTD Power and UPS

RTD is the market leader in high power-density solutions. Our product line includes rugged isolated MIL-STD and industrial supplies designed for demanding applications. RTD offers uninterruptible power supplies with battery chargers to ensure continuous power even during blackouts. High efficiency, surge protection, low output ripple voltage, excellent transient response, and EMI suppression are the hallmarks of RTD power supplies. ly Industrial Power Supplies: RTD PC/104 and PC/104-Plus n power supplies integrate low profile, lightweight, O surface-mount components for increased shock and t vibration resistance. Efficiency, advanced thermal dissipation techniques, and optimum component place- in ment assures maximum heat dissipation without r external heat sinks. EMI suppression is enhanced by P empirical know-how, sophisticated layout practicese and post-design bench testing. We realize the bestl way FEATURES to remove noise from a design is to eliminateg it at its source – the power supply. Dual-phasein XPWR, VPWR,  Power efficient designs for cool operation without external ATX104plus, and HPWR104plusS designs have current heat sinks foldback along with output short circuit protection to  Wide input voltage range, low input ripple current, and r low output ripple voltage for enhanced reliability prevent accidental shorts. o  Reverse polarity, transient, short circuit, and overload protection MIL-STD power supplies: The APWR family, based on F  Synchronized designs to reduce conducted emissions hermetically sealed power supply modules tested to  Remote ON/OFF as a standard feature MIL-STD-704 and MIL-STD-461, guarantee reliable  Multiphase technology improves step response operations in the harshest environments. These modules provide a noise-free and safe power source for a  High efficiency at full load w/ models that exceed 90 percent stack with input filtering, surge suppression, reverse  Filtered avionics modules input voltage protection, and protection against volt-  Input voltage ranges: 8-36, 18-36, 33-75, and 16-50 VDC age spikes. Undervoltage lockout to avoid slow startup  Available output voltages: +5, -5, +12, -12, and +3.3 V and protection against conducted susceptibility are just  Available output power: 50, 75, 83, 88, and 100 W some of the APWR features.  PC/104 and PC/104-Plus compliant form factors UPS Battery Backup Controller: The UPS25 battery  Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C backup controller is designed to function with a NiMH/ NiCd battery pack and a RTD XPWR, VPWR, or HPWR to form a reliable UPS system. If main power is good, the UPS25 ensures that the backup batteries are charged. If main power fails, the UPS25 automatically switches to battery power. An interrupt is generated when the UPS is switching to the backup battery. When system shutdown occurs, the UPS25 disconnects the battery to extend battery life.

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58 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Packaging PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Power supplies Tri-M Engineering 100 - 1407 Kebet Way • Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6L3 Canada 604-945-9565 www.tri-m.com

HE104+DX

The HE104+DX rugged 108 W PC/104-Plus is the power solution for embedded applications. The HE104+DX is a high efficiency, high performance DC-to-DC converter that supplies +3.3 V, +5 V, +12 V and -12 V outputs to the PC/104 and PC/104-Plus bus. The HE104+DX is designed for low noise embedded computer systems, has a wide FEATURES input range of 6 V to 40 V DC and is ideal for battery  108 W DC-DC Converter or unregulated input applications. The HE104+DX  6 V to 40 V DC Input is specifically designed for vehicular applications and y  +3.3 V, +5 V, +12 V and -12 V DC Outputl has heavy-duty transient suppressors that clamp  PC/104-Plus compliant n the input voltage to safe levels, while maintaining  Extended Temperature: -40 ˚C to +85 ˚C normal power supply operation. The HE104+DX is a O compact, PC/104-Plus compliant design and comes with  Pb and Pb-freet (RoHS) versions available an extended operating temperature of -40 ºC to +85 ºC. rin P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 16985 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in PC/104 and Small Form Factors S Resource Guide 2007 Power supplies Tri-M Engineering r 100 - 1407 Kebet Wayo • Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6L3 Canada 604-945-9565F www.tri-m.com

HE104-DX

The HE104-DX is a 60 W PC/104 DC-DC converter with ±5 V and ±12 V DC outputs. The HE104-DX is designed for low-noise embedded computer systems and has a wide input range of 6 to 40 V DC.

The HE104-DX is a state-of-the-art MOSFET based design FEATURES that provides outstanding line and load regulation with efficiencies up to 95 percent. Organic semiconduc-  60 W DC-DC power supply tor capacitors provide filtering that reduces ripple noise  5 V, 12 V, -5 V, -12 V DC outputs below 20 mV. The low-noise design makes the HE104-DX  6 to 40 V DC input ideal for use aboard aircraft or military applications, or  Up to 95 percent efficiency wherever EMI or RFI must be minimized. The HE104-DX  Extended Temperature (-40 ˚C to +85 ˚C) has an opto-isolated on/off input, SD, enabling remote  Pb and Pb-free (RoHS) versions available control. Extended temperature operation, -40 ºC to +85 ºC, is standard.

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PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / 59 ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. COM Express PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 AMD One AMD Place • Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3453 408-749-4000 www.amd.com/embedded/catalog

Mobile AMD Sempron™ Processor Processor boards/SBCs Processor Get the smart combination of performance and value with solutions featuring the Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor. It is the only mobile processor in its class to feature AMD PowerNow!™ technology, reducing power consumption without compromising performance. Socket compatible with the dual-core Mobile AMD FEATURES ™ Turion 64 X2 processor to enable single or dual-core  The AMD64 core provides leading-edge 32-bit performance and solutions with the same platform. Packaged in the seamless 32- to 64-bit migration small-footprint, socket S1, lidless 638 pin micro PGA,  Ultra-low-latency HyperTransport™ technologyly for high-speed I/O enabling small form factor and rugged designs to be communication n created with optimal thermal dissipation utilizing a  High-bandwidth, low-latency integrated DDR2 memory controller socket suitable for up to 50G shock and 7G vibration.  Large high-performance O on-chip cache t™ The AMD64 Longevity Program ensures that the pro-  AMD PowerNow!n technology cessors you select for an embedded design will be avail-  Socketi and electrically compatible with the dual-core Mobile AMDr Turion™ 64 X2 processor able for a longer than standard time frame. P e RSC# 32929 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in COM Express S PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 congatec AG r 2033 Bruceala Courto • Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007 760-635-2602F www.congatec.us

conga-B945

Dual Core COM Express module with dual channel memory support up to 4 GB DRAM. The conga-B945 features many processor variants up to the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 2x 2.16 GHz with 4 MB shared L2 cache and measures only 95 x 125 mm2, as defined by the PICMG COM Express specification. Two serial ATA® ports pro- FEATURES vide the ability to configure drives as high performance  Dual channel memory RAID 0 or RAID 1. In order to support economical and  Up to Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 2x 2.16 GHz with 4 MB cache processors robust CompactFlash cards, parallel ATA is also available.  5x x1 PCI Express lanes, 1x x16 PCI Express Graphic port, Gigabit Ethernet The conga-B945 supports 5x x1 PCI Express lanes, 1x  8x USB 2.0, 2x SATA, PCI, Fast Mode I2C, LPC x16 PCI Express Graphic port (PEG), Gigabit Ethernet,  ACPI Power Management, ACPI Battery Support, Multistage 8x USB 2.0, 2x SATA, PCI, fast mode I2C, LPC and can uti- Watchdog, Flat Panel Auto Detection lize several high definition audio (HDA) codecs in order  LVDS flat panel interface, analog VGA interface, SDVO to provide the highest sound quality and numerous  Latest 3D and 2D video capabilities, TV-Out is also possible channels.

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60 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Processor boards/SBCs PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 COM Express LiPPERT Embedded Computers 5555 Glenridge Connector, Suite 200 • Atlanta, GA 30342 404-459-2870 www.lippert-at.com

Toucan

The COM Express CPU board Toucan is a powerful yet versatile processor kernel for custom specific base boards. The board conforms to the COM Express specification for SOMs. The Toucan features Intel Core (2) Duo processors, supporting parallel processing, and thus giving outstanding performance. The 945GM Express FEATURES chipset gives the Toucan the best functionality possible.  Intel® Core™ Duo or Core™ 2 Duo (Merom) Processor Built-in Active Management Technology allows han-  Up to 4 Gbyte dual channel DDR-SODIMM dling the computer from a central station. The Toucan’s y  Graphics: Intel GMA950, 2048 x 1536 pixel.l Dual channel LVDS chipset sports an integrated graphics and display con-  Gigabit Ethernet and 8 x USB 2.0n troller. A PCIe x16 lane allows the usage of an external  Active Management Technology (AMT) graphics controller. Troubleshooting is easy using LEDs O for power supply and life signalization. The Toucan can  Low power supplyt requirements optionally be used in the extended temperature range in of -40 °C to +85 °C. r P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 32961 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in PC/104 and Small Form Factors S Resource Guide 2007 EBX Ampro Computers, Inc. r 5215 Hellyer Avenue,o Suite 110 • San Jose, CA 95138 408-360-0200F • Fax: 408-360-0222 www.ampro.com

EBX LittleBoards

Ampro, the inventor of the EBX standard, offers its reliable and rugged LittleBoard family of SBCs with broad OS support and optional -40 °C to +85 °C extended temperature and conformal coating.

™ LittleBoard 800 SBC is a rugged, I/O rich product and is FEATURES one of the few Pentium® M SBCs that include a PCI-to- ISA bridge chip for PC/104-Plus expansion.  A choice of CPUs ranging from to 400 MHz ULV Celeron® to 1.4 GHz LV Pentium® M 738 ™ LittleBoard 700 SBC is a rugged, fanless product with  PC/104-Plus – Choice of (4) USB 1.1 or (4) USB 2.0 dual LAN, high performance graphics, and all of the  Up to 1 GB DDR or SDR PC-compatible component systems.  Easy migration with the same form factor, expansion and connector location  Rugged resistance to shock and vibration, HALT reports available, RoHS Compliant  Visit www.ampro.com for more information or call 408-360-0200

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PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / 61 ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. EBX PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Diamond Systems 1255 Terra Bella Avenue • Mountain View, CA 94043 650-810-2500 www.diamondsystems.com

Hercules II/Athena II Processor boards/SBCs Processor The Athena II and Hercules II single board computers combine a processor and high accuracy data acquisition onto one board yielding a more reliable, less costly embedded system. These SBCs are fully featured, including up to 800MHz CPUs with Ethernet, video, USB, serial ports and IDE with PC/104 or PC/104-Plus expansion. FEATURES Both are extremely rugged, featuring soldered SDRAM  Power-efficient, Pentium III class CPU, plus data acquisition on a for increased resistance to shock and vibration and an single board operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C with-  Fully featured, including Ethernet, CRTl andy flat panel support, out a fan. USB, four serial ports and IDE n  Includes up to 32 analog inputs, 4 analog outputs with autocalibration and upO to 40 digital I/O lines  Extremely rugged,t with soldered RAM and fanless -40°C to +85°C operatingrin temperature P For more information, contact: [email protected] RSC# 32915 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in EBX S PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 WinSystems, Inc. r 715 Stadium Drive •o Arlington, TX 76011 817-274-7553F www.winsystems.com

-40 °C to +85 °C SBC

The EBC-C3Plus is Pentium-based SBC offering -40 ºC to +85 ºC temperature operation. The board does not require a fan, making it an ideal SBC for rugged applications. Its x86 PC software compatibility assures a wide range of tools to aid in application program development and checkout. The EBC-C3Plus runs both 16-bit and 32-bit x86 instruction set software. It is compatible with Windows® CE, XPe, Linux and other operating systems such as QNX and VxWorks. FEATURES  733 MHz or 1 GHz VIA C3 Processor Configured with either a 733 MHz or 1 GHz VIA Eden™  CPU, the EBC-C3Plus comes equipped with two 10/100 -40 °C to +85 °C (733 MHz) operation Ethernet controllers, advanced 4X AGP flat panel/CRT  Two Ethernet and four USB ports video support, 4 serial channels, 4 USB ports, 48 digital  Supports both CRT and LVDS flat panels I/O lines, AC97 audio controller, and the standard AT  48 bidirectional TTL digital I/O lines peripheral feature set.  Four serial ports with FIFO

For more information, contact: [email protected] RSC# 32942 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc

62 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Processor boards/SBCs PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 EBX VersaLogic Corporation 3888 Stewart Road • Eugene, OR 97402 541-485-8575 www.VersaLogic.com

Cobra EBX Board

The EBX-compliant Cobra belongs to a new class of embedded computers offering higher processing performance with lower power consumption, extreme graphics capability, and enhanced ruggedization. The advanced design makes it suitable for a wide range of high-end applications with demanding speed and graphics requirements, including medical devices, aerospace applications, robotics, and advanced security systems. In addition, its PC architecture and small footprint make it ly an excellent choice for traditional embedded applica- n tions.The system is built around Intel’s Pentium M-series processor, and their 855GME companion chipset with O integrated Extreme Graphics 2 and audio functions. t The Pentium M-version Cobra incorporates a number in of power saving and performance enhancing features r such as a large 1 MB Level 2 cache. The advanced graph- P ics controller provides exceptionally sharp images, ultra-fast rendering, and smooth sequencing to displayle realistic 3-D graphics and animation. g FEATURES The board features two SODIMM sockets,in which support  High Performance Processor: Pentium M up to 1.8 GHz, or up to 2 GB of system RAM. TheS rugged, low-profile RAM Celeron M 1.3 GHz options sockets are highly reliable in applications subject to  Extreme Graphics 2 Video: Very high-speed rendering and r MPEG-2 support with Analog and LVDS flat panel outputs for shock and vibration. The DDR (Double Data Rate) RAM o 18- and 24-bit displays interface provides fast memory access and increased F  SODIMM Memory Sockets: Two low-profile, high capacity system throughput. sockets; up to 2 GB DDR SDRAM Like all VersaLogic products, the Cobra is designed and  High-Speed Networking: Dual 10/100 and dual Gigabit Ethernet guaranteed for long-term availability. It is manufac- versions tured to the highest quality standards, and backed with  Embedded Expansion Bus support: PC/104 and PC/104-Plus excellent technical and engineering support. Custom-  Full SBC I/O: On-board sound, four USB 2.0/1.1 ports, four COM ization is available in quantities as low as 100 pieces. ports (two RS-232/422/485 configurable), IDE interface  ESD Protection: Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS) provide enhanced ESD protection for Ethernet and other external I/O connections  CompactFlash Socket: Removable non-volatile storage device has no moving parts and is bootable  CPU Temperature Sensor: Supports software-controlled cooling options  Digital I/O: 32-line TTL I/O port reduces need for I/O expansion  400 MHz Processor-side Bus: Improved system throughput  Embedded BIOS: OEM embedded features, field-upgradeable, customization available

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PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / 63 ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. EBX PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 WinSystems, Inc. 715 Stadium Drive • Arlington, TX 76011 817-274-7553 www.winsystems.com

Fanless 1 GHz SBC Processor boards/SBCs Processor The EBC-855-G-1G-0 is a highly integrated, single board computer designed for rugged, performance driven applications. It operates over a temperature range of -40 °C to +70 °C without a fan and is designed for applications including industrial automation, security, medical/diagnostic equipment, MIL/COTS, test and measurement, and transportation. WinSystems uses FEATURES chipsets from Intel’s long-life embedded road map to  Intel® 1 GHz CPU (fanless), or higher-performance 1.8 GHz ensure longevity of the core technology. Pentium® M is available ly The EBC-855-G includes support for both wired and  5.75" x 8.0" (147 mm x 203 mm)n EBX-compliant SBC wireless Ethernet (with remote boot capability), simul-  Dual display support O taneous support of both SVGA and LVDS flat panel  Feature-rich I/Ot onboard video, four USB 2.0 ports, four serial COM ports, AC97  Long-termn product availability audio, PS/2 keyboard, LPT, and 48-lines of digital I/O. i ®  Supportsr Windows XP Embedded, Linux, and a vast software Pdevelopment tool set For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 31925 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in EPIC S PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Diamond Systems r 1255 Terra Bella Avenueo • Mountain View, CA 94043 650-810-2500F www.diamondsystems.com

Poseidon

The Poseidon EPIC form factor single board computer is a high performance CPU that combines Diamond Systems’ renowned high accuracy data acquisition with new VIA C7 and VIA Eden ULV processors. With up to 512MB RAM, four USB 2.0 and serial ports, gigabit Ethernet, SATA and IDE, CRT, flat panel and LVDS support and FEATURES AC97 audio, the Poseidon is designed to meet the needs  Low power, high performance PC/104-Plus expandable SBC to of your demanding applications. This rugged SBC with 2.0GHz with 400MHz FSB soldered RAM for increased resistance to shock and  256MB or 512MB 533MHz DDR2 RAM soldered on board vibration operates at an extended temperature range  Fully featured, gigabit Ethernet, CRT and LVDS support, USB 2.0, that is ideal for harsh environments. four serial ports and SATA/IDE  Optional data acquisition featuring 32 16-bit A/D, 4 12-bit D/A, 24 DIO and two counter/timers  Extremely rugged, with soldered RAM and -40°C to +85°C operating temperature

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64 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Processor boards/SBCs PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 EPIC Arcom 7500 West 161st Street • Overland Park, KS 66085 913-549-1000 www.arcom.com

ZEUS PXA270 SBC

The ZEUS is an ultra low power, single board computer ideally suited to cost sensitive telematics, asset management, mobile terminals, and similar applications. It features comprehensive communication options, a flat panel controller, a wide operating temperature range, and single +5V, or optional vehicle compatible power input. The RoHS compliant, EPIC sized ZEUS uses the Intel® 520MHz PXA270 XScale® ARM Compliant RISC pro- ly cessor. Its natural ultra low power demand is further n reduced by versatile, dynamically adjusted sleep modes. O ZEUS has seven serial communications ports, allowing t a generous mix of cellular wireless and GPS channels along with more traditional hardwired serial I/O func- in tions. It accepts a variety of GSM/GPRS, CDMA or iDEN r wireless modem modules. Other wireless interfaces P such as Bluetooth, ZigBee or satellite modems are easilye incorporated into new module designs. Wirelessl com- FEATURES munication is essential for asset tracking. g n  Ultra Low Power single board computer – down to 100mW in The ZEUS also features onboard solderedi SDRAM, resi- Standby mode dent Flash, dual 10/100baseTxS Ethernet ports, I2C con-  520MHz Intel PXA270 XScale processor troller, USB, AC97 codec,r CompactFlash (CF+), analog  Expansion modules for GSM/GPRS, iDEN, or CDMA wireless touch screen controller,o SDIO, and standard PC/104 bus modems expansion. Options include a CAN bus controller and an F  Support for GPS, ZigBee and Bluetooth modules LVDS adapter to remotely connect a flat panel display.  Flat panel display (TFT/STN) controller with second output Embedded Linux and Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 oper- optionally to LVDS or to second local display ating system development kits are available. Each kit  Analog touchscreen controller contains a ready configured operating system image,  Up to 256Mbytes SDRAM, 64Mbytes AMD MirrorBit Flash and allowing applications development to start immediately. 256K battery backed SRAM  Dual Ethernet, USB, serial ports, SDIO, CF+ and PC/104 expansion With no wireless modules, the ZEUS consumes as little  Single +5V power input with wide input PSU (10-30 V DC) option as 2W, reducing to 100mW in standby mode. ZEUS is  Available in standard and wide operating temperature versions therefore optimized for applications demanding high  Available with Windows CE and embedded Linux support functionality or performance with minimum power consumption and heat generation.  Ready configured operating system image to allow immediate development start

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PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / 65 ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. EPIC PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Kontron 14118 Stowe Drive • Poway, CA 92064-7147 888-294-4558; [email protected] www.kontron.com

Kontron EPIC/PM Processor boards/SBCs Processor The Kontron EPIC/PM is the next release in the “EPIC” embedded SBC family from Kontron Embedded Mod- ules. It is an Intel Pentium M 855GME based SBC with full PC/104-Plus expansion capability and feature rich I/O on board. EPIC is the ideal crossover for an internally cable reduced motherboard with the best proven PC/104-Plus I/O expansion concept. Each EPIC is a member of the consistent Kontron EPIC SBC family, characterized by the same surface pinouts ly and interfaces for DUAL LAN, 4x USB, Keyboard/Mouse, n LPT, COM, VGA, and Sound. This product family feature O allows chassis reuse and maximizes design consistency. t The Kontron EPIC/PM features rich I/O on board includ- in ing 6x USB 2.0, 4x COM, 9x GPIO, dual 10/100 LAN, 5.1 r audio, CRT/LCD/DVO, and beyond. The Kontron EPIC/PM P hosts an Intel 855GME chipset along with your choice of a Pentium M 1.8 GHz, fanless ULV Celeron M 1 GHz,le or Celeron 800 MHz CPUs. Up to 2 GB of DDR-RAMg is pos- FEATURES sible using standard SODIMM type notebook memory. n  Intel Pentium M 1.8 GHz, ULV Celeron M 1 GHz, Celeron 800 MHz Each board has either an ATX or 5 Vi power supply connector for added flexibility. S These homogeneous fea-  Intel 855GME chipset  tures facilitate easy upgradesr within the EPIC product PC/104-Plus compliant family and adaptableo to nearly any end solution.  Dual Intel 10/100 LAN, 6x USB 2.0, 3x RS-232, LPT1, 1x RS-422/485, 9x GPIO, 5.1 audio, PS/2 mouse/keyboard For easy boardF configuration, maintenance, and - pro  EIDE and loppy drive support gramming, the Kontron EPIC/PM is compatible with  JILI LVDS flat panel interface the company’s new software utility “EVA”. The EVA  ATX or 5 V power input options available software interface is a free application that allows you  RoHS compliant to configure and maintain your board with a simple graphical interface. With EVA you can configure your watchdog timer, throttle your CPU clock independant of the OS, poll board information such as revision, last repair date, and much more. The EVA software utility is also compatible with Kontron’s EDID utility, allowing programming of the video BIOS to support your flat panel display. Simply purchase the correct interface cable, load the utility, and then fill in all flat panel data, including timing, native resolution, and so on.

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66 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Processor boards/SBCs PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 EPIC Embedded Planet 4760 Richmond Road, Suite 400 • Cleveland, OH 44128 216-245-4180 www.embeddedplanet.com

EP440K The EP440K is a feature-packed EPIC form-factor computer, delivering high levels of performance and reliability in a small and power efficient package. With a complete set of I/O, including audio, video, serial, USB, and CAN, the EP440K is suitable for a large range of applications, including industrial control, gaming, and FEATURES kiosk applications. For additional expansion, a PCI-104 stackable connector allows inclusion of 3rd party I/O  AMCC PowerPC 440GR at 667 MHz with 256 MB of DDR RAM, and 128 MB of flash boards.  2 10/100 Ethernet ports, 2 software selectablely RS-232/RS-485 At the heart of the EP440K is the PowerPC 440GR from ports, 4 USB 2.0 Host Ports, and 2 CAN ports  n AMCC, running at 667 MHz and producing up to 1,334 VGA, LVDS, and TTL video, for resolutions up to 1280 x 1024, 16-bit DMIPS, while consuming approximately 3 W, making it color, and 4-wire resistive O touch screen a fanless solution.  Audio Line I/O andt Mic In via 3 standard stereo jack connectors  ATX connectorn for full power supply, including LCD backlight and All of the board devices are supported by Embedded 5V onlyi option for powering board stand-alone Planet’s software expertise, allowing you to rapidly r  U-Boot bootloader and complete Linux BSP available. VxWorks develop your application on a solid platform. Pand Green Hills INTEGRITY available upon request For more information, contact: [email protected] RSC# 32939 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in PC/104 and Small Form Factors S Resource Guide 2007 EPIC LiPPERT Embedded Computersr 5555 Glenridge Connector,o Suite 200 • Atlanta, GA 30342 404-459-2870F www.lippert-at.com

Hurricane-LX800

The Hurricane-LX800 is an EPIC board utilizing an energy-efficient Geode LX800 processor. This processor is integrated with CS5536 companion and a Super I/O chip to form a complete PC, with all the standard peripherals already on-board. There is graphics controller with VGA, LVDS, and parallel TFT adapters. Two FEATURES Ethernet ports, RS-232/485, and four USB ports handle  AMD Geode™ LX800 Processor @ 500 MHz communications. PS/2 and a parallel printer port are  1 GB DDR333 RAM maximum available, as well as AC97 sound. IDE, a Mini PCI slot,  Graphics up to 1920 x 1440 pixel. VGA, LVDS, parallel TFT adapters and a uDOC interface handle storage. Digital and ana-  Two Ethernet ports, 4 x USB 2.0 host ports, 1 device port log I/O is available, too. There is a high speed data input  Only 5.25 W power consumption port data capture or video input. The Hurricane-LX800 runs Windows, Linux, and VxWorks operating systems.  Optionally for extended temperature range -40 °C to +85 °C Models for the extended temperature range of -40 °C to +85 °C are available.

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Hurricane-PM Processor boards/SBCs Processor The Hurricane-PM is an EPIC board using Intel’s Pentium M processor. The board comes as a complete embedded PC including a graphics controller with VGA and LVDS adapters and backlight for LCD modules. The Pentium M is combined with the 855GME chipset and an ICH4 hub. Two Fast Ethernet ports, RS-232/485 serial ports, and FEATURES USB 2.0 ports are on-board. PS/2 connectors and a parallel printer port are also available. AC97 sound, an IDE  Intel® Pentium® M or Celeron® M processors adapter, and a built-in uDOC interface are provided.  1 GB DDR333 RAM maximum y The on board power supply generates all necessary  Graphics up to 2048 x 1536 pixel, VGA andl LVDS adapters voltages from the ATX compliant power supply unit.  Two Ethernet ports, 6 x USB 2.0n host ports ATX or single voltage (5V DC) supplies will be supported  PC/104 (ISA) and PC/104-OPlus (PCI) buses via an adapter cable. ACPI and PCI power management  Optionally for extendedt temperature range -40 °C to +85 °C are supported, too. The Hurricane-PM runs Windows, n Linux, and VxWorks operating systems. Models for the ri extended temperature range of -40 °C to +85 °C are available. P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 32959 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in EPIC S PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 WinSystems, Inc. r 715 Stadium Drive •o Arlington, TX 76011 817-274-7553F www.winsystems.com

C3 Fanless SBC

WinSystems’ EPX-C3 is a VIA C3-based, EPIC-compatible SBC. C3 processors have extremely low power dissipation, which allows fanless operation, making it ideal for industrial applications. The board is available with a 733 MHz or 1 GHz MMX-compatible CPU. I/O features include an Ethernet controller, two USB 2.0 ports, 4X AGP video with CRT/flat panel/LVDS interfaces, four serial COM channels, 24 digital I/O lines, AC97 audio, and the standard AT peripheral feature set. It sup- FEATURES ports more I/O expansion with PC/104 and PC/104-Plus  733 MHz or 1 GHz low power C3 CPU connectors.  Up to 8 GB of CompactFlash SSD The board operates from -40 °C to +85 °C for rug-  Ethernet, USB 2.0, and COM ports ged applications requiring an embedded PC. It runs  Simultaneous CRT and flat panel support ® Windows CE, XP embedded, Linux, and other x86-  Fanless operation -40 °C to +85 °C (733 MHz) compatible operating systems, assuring a wide range of  Windows® and Linux supported tools to aid in your application.

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SBC4670 ARM Computer with PoE and Multiple Comm Interfaces

The new SBC4670 from Micro/sys is an ideal choice for remote terminals, protocol conversion, or data logging in power-shy environments because it matches the fast, yet low-power PXA270 ARM processor with an abun- dance of onboard communication formats: Power Over Ethernet, Socket Modem capable of GSM/GPRS, CDMA, or Bluetooth, on-board GPS, and/or CAN bus interface. Fitting on the 4.5" x 6.5" EPIC footprint, the board’s multimedia capabilities include support for an 800 x 600 ly color flat panel display, audio output, and debounced n keypad input, making it an optimal choice for sophisticated point-of-sale terminals, kiosks, or graphical O industrial control panels. The industrial control and t monitoring applications are served by 8 channels of in 14-bit A/D with simultaneous reads, 8 channels of 14-bit r D/A, and 24 channels of digital I/O. The SBC4670 is rated P for -40°C to +85°C operation. e The SBC4670’s powerful Intel PXA270 processorl is FEATURES based off of the ARM5 core, which implementsg a super- pipelined RISC architecture and adds imultiplen integrated  520MHz Low-power ARM processor with 800 x 600 Color LCD peripherals. The PXA270, runningS up to 520MHz, can  Power Over Ethernet and 10/100BASE-T Ethernet dynamically shift velocityr in response to performance or  GPS Module power consumption changes. On-chip cache, watchdog o  Socket Modem supporting GSM/GPRS, CDMA, or Bluetooth timer, an SDRAM controller, a CompactFlash interface,  CAN bus plus 5 serial ports and a USB hostF controller are also on-board.  Optional 14-bit A/D and D/A, 24 bits digital I/O For communication requirements, the SBC4670 features  Linux, Windows CE, VxWorks® five serial ports. The 10/100BASE-T Ethernet controller  16-bit PC/104 bus interface can include the option of Power Over Ethernet, which  Industrial temperature operation -40°C to +85°C supplies the board with 15W of power through the Eth-  Ideal for plugging into a custom OEM I/O card ernet connector. This eliminates the need for an external board power supply. Four of the serial ports have RS-232 transceivers, while the remaining serial port is configured for RS-485 communication. With 128MB of SDRAM, and a 64MB resident flash array, feature-rich operating systems are an ideal match. The SBC4670 can boot Linux, Windows CE, and VxWorks® from its on-board flash. I/O expansion through the CompactFlash socket allows users to implement additional storage and I/O devices such as Wi-Fi cards.

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EPIC Products Processor boards/SBCs Processor The ReadyBoard™ is a family of low-cost, reliable SBCs with PC-style connectors for its extensive I/O. For a turnkey solution, the ReadySystem™ comes with preinstalled operating systems giving OEMs the fastest time to market possible. ReadyPanels are all-in-one panel computers with integrated color TFT LCD touch FEATURES screens.  A choice of CPUs ranging from 400 MHz ULV Celeron to 1.8 GHz LV ReadyBoard™ 800 features low-power, fanless Pentium M Pentium® M and Celeron® M processors with PCI-104  PCI-104 or PC/104-Plus – Choice of (4) lUSBy 1.1 or (4) USB 2.0 (PCI bus) expansion interfaces. ReadyBoard 700 fea-  Extensive I/O that’s not availablen in non-standard, mid-sized form tures fanless Pentium® III and Celeron® processors, and is factors suitable for different low-cost embedded applications.  ReadyPanel 6.5 or 10 offerO a selection of ReadyBoard SBCs for a compact solutiont with robust I/O features ReadyBoard 620 features AMD Geode LX 800 low power processor. ReadySystem and ReadyPanels are com-  ReadySystems:in three sizes including 1U and 2U heights, complete turnkey solutions with OS loaded plete turnkey solutions with a choice of ReadyBoard, r  Visit www.ampro.com for more information or call 408-360-0200 256 MB RAM and 40 GB 2.5 HDD. P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 25158 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in r S Fo

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XTX and ETX COMs

Ampro brings to the COM market its reputation, dependability, consistency and reliability with both its rugged and industrial ETX and XTX modules. ETX 802 is for rugged, high performance applications that require full notebook-style power management. FEATURES ETX 700 is a rugged, mid-performance processor module with networking and high-performance graphics  A choice of CPUs ranging from Core Duo to 500 MHz Geode™ LX 800 in a modular format. ETX 610 is a low-cost, low-power  Either ISA and PCI or PCI Express 4 x 1, PCIy and LPC (XTX 820) Geode LX 800 module with ACPI support for non- l rugged applications. XTX 800 is a modular, ultra high  10/100BaseT Ethernet n performance that plugs into your existing ETX base-  Excellent OS support O board with minor changes. XTX 820 is a high-perfor-  Both rugged andt industrial modules available mance, low-power Centrino processor module with  Visit www.ampro.comn for more information or call 408-360-0200 advanced networking and high-performance graphics. ri XTX 830 is an ultra high-performance Core Duo product. P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 30219 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in PC/104 and Small Form Factors S Resource Guide 2007 ETX AMD r One AMD Place • Sunnyvale,o CA 94088-3453 408-749-4000F www.amd.com/embedded/catalog

AMD Geode™ LX Processor The AMD Geode™ LX [email protected] processor*, the AMD Geode LX [email protected] processor**, and the new AMD Geode LX [email protected] processor*** bring x86 power and versatility to applications for entertainment, business, education, and embedded markets. The AMD Geode LX processor’s integrated, innovative architecture is one of FEATURES the most energy-efficient x86 solutions in the industry, and can lead to longer battery life and enable small  x86/x87-compatible core form-factor designs. Because a heat sink is not required,  64 K I/64 K D L1 cache and 128 K L2 cache designers can create small form factor designs with less  64-bit DDR Memory interface up to 600 MHz (LX 900), up to stringent thermal management requirements. 400 MHz (LX 800), up to 333 MHz (LX 700)  Integrated FPU that supports the Intel MMX® and AMD 3DNow!™ • Natively run all Windows® and Linux based Technology instruction sets applications  Security Block, 128-bit AES (CBC/ECB), True Random Number • No software porting needed – programs run without Generator modification  High-resolution CRT and TFT outputs (simultaneous), Support • Access to the full universe of 32-bit x86 software 1920x1440 in CRT mode and 1600x1200 in TFT mode

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conga-E855 Processor boards/SBCs Processor ETX® embedded CPU module with Intel® Pentium® M/ Celeron® M and ISA support. The conga-E855 features Intel® Pentium® M processors up to 1.6 GHz. High memory bandwidth is provided by supporting up to 1 GB memory (DDR333). The complete conga-E855 design is geared around low power consumption. The Ultra Low FEATURES ® ® ® ® Voltage Intel Celeron M 600 MHz and Intel Celeron M  Integrated Intel® Extreme Graphics controller with two 1 GHz variants are very well suited for mobile solutions. independent pipelines featuring the latest 3D video capabilities The congatec Embedded BIOS offers ACPI 2.0 support.  Automatic flat panel detection ly ® ® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology is supported  LVDS flat panel interface, analogn VGA interface, DVO ® for Pentium M versions. The conga-E855 features all  4x USB 2.0, 2x COM, LPT, FDC, PCI, ISA, I2C, LAN, 2x EIDE ETX® interfaces including the ISA bus. Although the O  congatec Embedded BIOS with ACPI 2.0 support Intel ICH4 has no direct ISA support, the ISA bus is gen- t  Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology support for Pentium® M erated by an additional PCI to ISA bridge device. n processorsri P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 32038 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in Mini-ITX S PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Ampro Computers, Inc. r 5215 Hellyer Avenue,o Suite 110 • San Jose, CA 95138 408-360-0200F • Fax: 408-360-0222 www.ampro.com

Mini-ITX

Ampro’s MightyBoard™ single board computers are full- featured Mini-ITX boards that address different applications such as those that are already based around an ATX-style enclosure. They are also an effective solution for applications that utilize either off-the-shelf or custom PCI or PCI Express™ bus expansion cards to add FEATURES application-specific I/O to the system.  A choice of 2.0 GHz Pentium M Socket 760, 1.5 GHz Celeron M Socket 478 (MightyBoard 821), or 1.4 GHz LV Pentium MightyBoard 800 is for high volume embedded applications that require standard PCI bus expansion and high  CPUs found primarily in high-end notebook PCs but with longer lifecycle CPU performance without a fan. MightyBoard 821 is for  Most effective solution for applicatons utilizing either off-the-shelf those applications requiring ultra-high performance or custom PCI bus expansion cards networking and/or graphics in an industry standard  Turnkey solutions with a choice of either MightyBoard 800 or 821 form factor. MightySystems are complete turnkey solu- Pentium M/Celeron M processor tions with a choice of MightyBoard with one slim media  Excellent OS support, 0 °C to +60 °C operating temperature and one slim HDD (2.5").  Visit www.ampro.com for more information or call 408-360-0200

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Fanless mini-ITX

Logic Supply’s fanless systems are small, durable and reliable and developed for embedded applications. Based on Mini-ITX mainboards, these systems offer engineers an economical alternative to traditional industrial computing solutions. Fanless systems utilize heatpipe technology and aluminum cooling fins for passive cooling, FEATURES making them ideal for environments where dirt and  Based on VIA and Intel Mini-ITX mainboards dust predominate.  Optional CrystalFontz CFA635-TMF LCD displayy Logic Supply offer the GS-LCD (shown) with an inte-  Passive heatpipe cooling l grated 4 x 20 LCD display, the blank front GS-L02 per-  Bootable CompactFlash optionn fect for appliance computing, and the GD-L01 system  Built-in 90 W DC board O capable of accommodating a PCI expansion card.  Dimensions: 220t mm (W) x 50 mm (H) x 310 mm (D) rin P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 32968 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in PC/104 and Small Form Factors S Resource Guide 2007 PC/104 Ampro Computers, Inc. r 5215 Hellyer Avenue,o Suite 110 • San Jose, CA 95138 408-360-0200F • Fax: 408-360-0222 www.ampro.com

PC/104 CoreModule

The original inventor of the PC/104 standard offers you its extremely reliable and rugged CoreModule™ family of PC/104 CPUs and SBCs without “wings” to fit into standard enclosures.

CoreModule 800 PCI-104 SBC is a must have for applica- FEATURES tions where performance and small size are the dominant requirements. CoreModule 600 PC/104-Plus SBC  Small PC/104 size, stackable I/O expansion targets mid-range performance applications where  -40 °C to +85 °C support (ETT) and conformal coating options ruggedness is absolutely the primary consideration.  Three year warranty even applies to ETT and conformal coated CoreModule 420 PC/104 SBC is a rugged module based options on ST Microelectronics STPC™ Atlas microprocessor run-  10/100BaseT Ethernet and LCD support (except CoreModule 410) ning at 133 MHz. CoreModule 410 PC/104 CPU is a rug-  Excellent OS support ged product that keeps headless 486-class systems from  Visit www.ampro.com for more information or call 408-360-0200 being forced to migrate up the price and performance curves of the PC market just to stay in production.

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Vega86-6270 SBC Processor boards/SBCs Processor This SBC uses a Via Mark CoreFusion 533MHz CPU with integrated 2D/3D AGP-4X graphics with MPEG accelerator and VT1612A AC97 CODEC to support multimedia applications. The onboard Realtek-8100 is 100 percent compatible with the Realtek-8139, which has a large existing library of device drivers to support legacy FEATURES and modern OS. With integrated Audio, Video, IDE,  Integrated VGA, with LCD support, AC97 audio, IDE, FDD, RS-232/485, Parallel, USB, LAN, and BSP to support RS-232/485, Parallel, USB, and Ethernet popular embedded OS, this SBC is suitable for a broad  128MB soldered-on system memory ly range of embedded applications.  2D, 3D, AGP-4X video with MPEGn accelerator support  -20°C to +60°C operatingO temperature range  Single 5VDC powert requirement make it easy to adapt this board to existing design  Board-Support-Packagesin (BSPs) available to support Windows Embeddedr CE 6.0, Windows XP Embedded, and Linux OS P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 31255 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in PC/104 S PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 ICOP Technology, Inc. r 12328 Valley Blvd., Suiteo B • El Monte, CA 91732 626-444-6666F www.icoptech.com

Vortex86-6071 SBC

This SBC in PC/104 format is based on Vortex86 System- On-Chip (SoC), an x86-based SoC designed for embedded applications. At 166MHz, this low-power SBC draws 1.1A at 5VDC. The SBC’s 128MB soldered-on RAM, fanless design, using low profile heat-sink to meet PC/104 stacking specification, along with the integrated FEATURES Video/LCD, Audio, Ethernet, USB, 4 Serial ports, Paral-  Integrated AGP VGA, with LCD support, AC97 audio, IDE, FDD, lel, IDE, Keyboard/Mouse, RTC, and more, make it an 4 Serial ports, Parallel, USB, Ethernet, Keyboard ideal platform for embedded applications. In addition  128MB soldered-on system memory to supporting popular modern embedded OS and RTOS  Watchdog timer programmable from 4 ms to 1 hour such as Linux and Windows CE, support is available for  Single 5VDC @ 1.11A power requirement make it easy to adapt legacy applications running on older versions of Linux, this board to existing design Windows, and DOS.  -20°C to +70°C operating temperature range  Board-Support-Packages (BSPs) available to support Windows CE 5.0 and 6.0, Windows XP Embedded, and Linux OS

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VULCAN IXP425 SBC

The VULCAN delivers secure, full speed multiple network processing in a single, low power PC/104 single board computer. The VULCAN has an Intel® 533MHz IXP425 CPU, comprising an Intel XScale® core with additional Network Processor Engines (NPEs). The VULCAN can maintain a true “line rate” of 100Mbps on its two Ethernet channels concurrently. Hardware accelerated encryption and authentication give enhanced security without loss of Ethernet com- ly munications speed. n The VULCAN is physically well protected in demanding O environments. It has 64Mb of soldered RAM, a Tamper t Detect switch input for detecting enclosure intrusion, a in Dallas DS2401 Silicon Serial Number device, and watch- r dog timers. The onboard Dallas DS1302 real time clock ™ P uses SuperCap backup for up to five days and an external battery for longer periods. le ® FEATURES Up to 32Mb of AMD MirrorBit FLASH is g supported, with 256Kbytes of battery backed SRAMin using an exter-  Secure full speed multiple network processing on a single low nal battery. A Type ll CompactFlash (CF+) slot accepts power PC S ® memory, Wi-Fi, wirelessr cell modems, or Bluetooth  Intel 533MHz IXP425 CPU cards with hot swapo support. There are four USB 2.0  True line rate of 100Mbps on both Ethernet channels concurrently ports, three RS-232 ports and one RS-422/485 port.  Hardware accelerated encryption and authentication without loss F of Ethernet communications speed The VULCAN also has 16 buffered digital I/O lines and  64Mb soldered RAM PC/104 expansion. Power management control can reduce power consumption to 1.5W. Extended temper-  Tamper Detect Switch and Serial Number Device for product security ature specification is optionally available.  Four USB 2.0 ports and four serial communications ports The VULCAN is supported with a ready-to-run develop-  Type ll CompactFlash (CF+) slot with Hot Swap support ment kit for embedded Linux.  16 buffered digital I/O lines and PC/104 expansion connector Applications include industrial and embedded routers  Ready to run development kit for embedded Linux and gateways, wireless access points, security devices,  Power consumption as low as 1.5W with power management protocol converters, video and voice over IP, broadband  Extended temperature (-40°C to +85°C) operation option communications, industrial control, and networked imaging systems.

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PC104/LX800 Processor boards/SBCs Processor The professional in-built AMD GEODE LX PROCESSOR CPU, the latest model of its kind, together with its peripheral chips, is of extremely low power consumption, with no need of a CPU fan while working between -20 ºC to +70 ºC, thus completely solving the problem of declining reliability caused by fan fault. FEATURES In addition, the on-board CPU, the DDR RAM, and the  AMD low power LX800 500 MHz Processor on-board DOM (max. 256 M) can be selected to get the  Support on-board DDR memory to 256 M y required DOM capacity according to customer’s actual  Support on-board DOM upto 256 M l needs, and to enhance the stability and reliability of  Four USB 2.0 ports n the system.  Four COM ports O The PC104/LX-800 can be widely used in various in-built  10/100 Base-T Fastt Ethernet application fields, such as automated inquiry systems, in POS machines, network terminals, instruments and r meters, and industrial controls. P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 32946 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in PC/104 S PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 WinSystems, Inc. r 715 Stadium Drive •o Arlington, TX 76011 817-274-7553F www.winsystems.com

Network-ready SBC

WinSystems’ PCM-SC520 is based upon the AMD SC520 CPU. It features four serial COM ports and Ethernet controller, making it ideal for thin-client and other network-enabled applications. It will run x86-compatible software for space-and-power-limited embedded designs with extended temperature operation. The PCM-SC520’s integrated 10/100 Ethernet controller has a 32-bit PCI interface and supports 10 and 100 Mbps FEATURES data transfers. Four serial ports support RS-232 serial  133 MHz AMD SC520 processor data communication. RS-422/485 levels are supported on COM 1 and 2. Other functions include a floppy  Up to 256 Mbytes of surface mounted DRAM disk controller, IDE hard disk, keyboard controller,  Small size: 90 mm x 96 mm line printer interface, and mouse port, power-fail reset  Four COM ports and 10/100 Ethernet circuit, and programmable watchdog timer.  IDE, FDC, and LPT controller  -40 °C to +85 °C Operational temperature

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TS-5000 586 SBCs

Accelerated time to market using familiar development tools Base your embedded systems project on a proven SBC that is rugged, reliable, and reasonably priced. Techno- logic Systems’ TS-5000 series single board computers are based on the 586 architecture, running on a 133 MHz AMD Elan 520 CPU. These feature-rich SBCs have up to 64 MB of RAM and 2 MB of flash. Data interfaces include up to 40 DIO lines, four serial ports utilizing ly RS-232/485 half or full duplex, and optional A/D converter. They run without fans or heat sinks in the tem- n perature range of -20 °C to +70 °C (optional extended O temp -40 °C to +80 °C). Low board complexity and low t component count makes for an extremely reliable n embedded engine. ri COTS products ensure long-term availability and P reduce design time TS-5000 SBCs are available in thousands of commercial-le off-the-shelf configurations and available tog ship today. FEATURES The industry standard 8/16-bit PC/104 bus on our SBCs in  133 MHz AMD 586 processor, up to 64 MB of RAM, up to 4 MB of allows you to easily add features to your project by onboard flash, larger memory through CompactFlash cards stacking feature-specific peripheralS boards from any  Two USB ports, up to two 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, up to four serial third-party vendor. Technologicr Systems has a broad ports (RS-485 capable), PCMCIA and/or CompactFlash slot(s) line of peripheralso including video, keyboard and  Up to 40 GP-DIO lines, LCD and keypad interface, mouse, EthernetF ports, cellular/line modems, and bat- Real Time Clock (RTC), watchdog timer, Disk-On-Chip interface tery backup. We also offer custom peripheral and SBC  PC/104 bus with many available peripherals – VGA video, designs at competitive prices. keyboard and mouse, CANbus, modems, serial ports, DIO lines, and more Software  Boots to DOS, Linux, QNX, and other systems from IDE Utilizing familiar x86-based development tools (DOS CompactFlash, Disk-On-Chip, or onboard flash or Linux) on our SBCs reduces your risk and gives you  Runs TS-Linux compact file system and DOS at onboard flash; a competitive edge in fast moving markets. All our supports x86-compatible software development solutions x86 SBCs are PC compatible systems that boot to IDE  Cool-running – no fan or heat sink from -20 °C to +70 °C CompactFlash, Disk-On-Chip, or onboard flash drive. (optional -40 °C to +85 °C) The bootable Flash File System emulates a floppy drive,  Power requirements – 5 Vdc @ 700-900 mA (under 5 W at providing a rugged storage device for the system soft- full speed) ware and your project-specific code. The PC compatible  Options – include larger Flash memory drives, USB/PCMCIA BIOS boots to ROM-DOS. Our small TS-Linux distribu- 802.11g Wi-Fi interfaces, A/D and D/A converters tion, based on the 2.4 kernel, provides an Apache web  Full-featured TS-x86 development kit enables rapid embedded server, an FTP server, and a telnet client/server. application development; see our ad in the software section of this catalog Applications  Extended product lifetime – Technologic Systems has never TS-5000 SBCs are used in energy generation, manufac- discontinued a product in more than 20 years of business turing process control, traffic management, printing  Superior support – Our engineers answer technical system management, communication infrastructure, support calls, and all of our products have complete supporting website hosting, data gathering, and laboratory test documentation equipment.

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TS-7000 SBCs Processor boards/SBCs Processor With low power, reliability, and extreme performance at great prices Technologic Systems’ TS-7000 series SBCs run on a 200 MHz ARM9 processor. These rugged, low power computers run without fans or heat sinks in the standard operating range of -40 °C to +85 °C. In a programmable power-save state, the TS-7260 ultra low power model can draw less than 1/2 watt of power, allowing it to be powered by small solar panels or inexpensive bat- y teries. Our SBCs are available in thousands of configu- l rations that are Commercial-off-the-Shelf and available n to ship today. The industry standard 8/16-bit PC/104 bus O on our SBCs allows you to easily add features to your t project by stacking feature-specific peripheral boards n from any third party vendor. Technologic Systems has ri a broad line of peripherals including Video, CAN Bus, DIO, Ethernet ports, cellular/line modems, and bat- P tery backup. We also offer custom peripheral andl eSBC designs at competitive prices. g FEATURES Software in  200 MHz ARM9 processor with MMU, up to 128 MB of RAM and The TS-7000 series uses eCos/RedBootS to load the up to 256 MB of onboard flash, user-programmable onboard FPGA TS-Linux. This is based on the 2.4 Kernel and optionally  Two USB, up to two 10/100 Ethernets, up to 10 COM ports, 800x600 supports the RTAI real-timer extension. TS-Linux includes VGA video, SD Card or CompactFlash slot(s), SPI bus the Apache web server,o SSH, FTP, and telnet servers. A  LCD and Keypad ports, A/D converters, up to 55 GP-DIO lines, full-featured FDebian Linux distribution is also available TS-XDIO for PWM and quadrature counter, watchdog timer using larger flash media. It is identical to the desktop  PC/104 bus with many available peripherals – VGA video, CAN Bus, GSM/line modems, serial ports, DIO lines, battery version and enables fast application development in a backup C/C++ embedded environment. In addition, fast-bootup  Out-of-the-box productivity – Quick boot to full-featured Linux Linux solutions are available, enabling boot times as Kernel 2.4.26 through eCos/RedBoot boot-loader low as 1.10 seconds.  Runs TS-Linux compact file system and the Debian Linux embedded distribution; supports RTAI/C/C++/Java New TS-7400 Special Embedded Design The TS-7400 is a small embedded computer module  Under 2 seconds fast bootup to Linux solutions available along with Linux-based bootloader that is designed to provide extreme performance for  Cool-running – no fan or heat sink from -40 °C to +85 °C applications that demand high reliability, fast bootup/  Ultra low power – 4.5-20 Vdc input voltage (default 5 Vdc) with startup, and connectivity at low cost and low power. power as low as 1/4 W; under 2 W at full speed default The TS-7400 specific software solution is optimized for  Options include larger flash memory drives, RTC, USB 802.11g boot time and boot flexibility. It boots Linux in 1.10 sec- Wi-Fi, 12-bit 8-channel ADC, temperature sensor, etc. onds and uses Linux as a bootloader to load the system  Full-featured TS-ARM Development Kit enables rapid application from the SD Card, Flash, NFS root, USB, and more. dev; see our ad in the software section of this catalog Applications  Extended product lifetime – Technologic Systems has never discontinued a product in more than 20 years of business Energy generation, manufacturing process control, traffic management, printing system management, communication infrastructure, website hosting, and data gathering.

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Em104-a5362

The Em104-a5362, a fanless PC/104 CPU module, features an AMD Geode LX800 low power consumption processor and high speed DDR SDRAM providing maximum capacity 1 GB.

The Em104-a5362 offers fully integrated PC function- FEATURES ality with low power consumption, which allows it to operate in harsh environments. Other advantages the  Low Power PC/104 CPU Module Em104-a5362 provides include high speed 10/100 Ether-  AMD Geode LX Series Processor y net LAN and ample I/O interfaces, 2 serial ports, 2 USB 2.0  1 x 200-pin DDR SO-DIMM up to 1 GB SDRAMl ports, a parallel port for peripheral connection, 1 ATA-  Support CRT and 18/24 bit TTL n 33 channel, CompactFlash Type-II socket, PC/104 expan-  2 x USB 2.0 Ports and O2 x Serial Ports sion bus, LCD and CRT interface, Floppy, and Watchdog  Support PC/104t Interface Timer. The Em104-a5362 serves as an ideal cost-effective n solution for POI/POS, interactive Kiosk, industrial auto- ri mation, and a host of other applications. P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 32969 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in PC/104 and Small Form Factors S Resource Guide 2007 PC/104-Plus ARBOR Solution r 2032 Bering Drive • oSan Jose, CA 95131 408-452-8900F www.arbor.com.tw

Em104P-i8523

The Em104P-i8523, a PC/104 and PC/104-Plus CPU module, features an Intel Celeron M/Pentium M CPU and high speed DDR SDRAM, providing maximum capacity 1 GB. Em104P-i8523 offers fully integrated PC functionality with low power consumption, which allows it to operate in harsh environments. Other advantages FEATURES the Em104P-i8523 provides include high speed 10/100  Intel Ultra Low Voltage Celeron M 600 MHz CPU Onboard Ethernet LAN and ample I/O interfaces, 2 serial ports,  Intel Low Voltage Pentium M 1.4 GHz CPU Onboard 4 USB 2.0 ports, a parallel port for peripheral connection,  1 x 200-pin DDR SO-DIMM up to 1 GB SDRAM 2 ATA-33 channels, PC/104 and PC/104-Plus expansion  Support CRT and LCD bus, LCD and CRT interface, Floppy, and Watchdog  Intel 82562ET 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Timer. The Em104P-i8523 is designed to target applications on POI/POS, interactive Kiosk, and industrial auto-  4 x USB 2.0 Ports, 2 x Serial Ports, PC/104 and PC/104-Plus Interface mation.

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PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / 79 ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. PC/104-Plus PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 AMD One AMD Place • Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3453 408-749-4000 www.amd.com/embedded/catalog

AMD Geode™ LX Processor Processor boards/SBCs Processor The AMD Geode™ LX [email protected] processor*, the AMD Geode LX [email protected] processor**, and the new AMD Geode LX [email protected] processor*** bring x86 power and versatility to applications for entertainment, business, education, and embedded markets. The AMD Geode LX processor’s integrated, innovative architecture is one of FEATURES the most energy-efficient x86 solutions in the industry, and can lead to longer battery life and enable small  x86/x87-compatible core form-factor designs. Because a heat sink is not required,  64 K I/64 K D L1 cache and 128 K L2 cachey designers can create small form factor designs with less  64-bit DDR Memory interface up to 600l MHz (LX 900), up to stringent thermal management requirements. 400 MHz (LX 800), up to 333 MHzn (LX 700)  Integrated FPU that supports the Intel MMX® and AMD 3DNow!™ • Natively run all Windows® and Linux based Technology instruction O sets applications t  Security Block, 128-bit AES (CBC/ECB), True Random Number • No software porting needed – programs run without Generatorin modification  High-resolutionr CRT and TFT outputs (simultaneous), Support • Access to the full universe of 32-bit x86 software P1920x1440 in CRT mode and 1600x1200 in TFT mode e RSC# 32927 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in PC/104-Plus S PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 AXIOMTEK r 18138 Rowland Streeto • City Of Industry, CA 91748 626-581-3232F www.axiomtek.com

AX12270 The new ultra-low power consumption PC/104-Plus embedded SBC AX12270 supports VIA V4 compliant Eden processors (400 MHz and 1 GHz), DualView (LVDS LCD + CRT), SMBus, and Fast Ethernet. The AX12270 features a VIA CX700 digital media IGP chipset, which offers a rich embedded platform complete FEATURES in an ultra-efficient (3.5 W maximum power envelope),  Ultra-low power consumption single-chip package.  Support DualView with different content and resolution System memory is onboard with maximum 256 MB DDR2  PC/104-Plus for both 16-bit ISA and 32-bit PCI Expansions Memory. Besides that, AX12270 also features many  System management bus for advanced monitoring/control compliant functions such as RS-232/422/485 COM interface ports, digital I/O, and USB 2.0. With those features, the  General purpose digital I/O support with three channel in and five AX12270 will empower a new generation of ultra-low channel out power, quiet, compact, stylish, and ultra-reliable embed-  Horizontal plug USB box-header with latch for USB DiskOnModule ded devices. In addition, the AX12270 is RoHS compliant as SSD solution and a cost-effective board.

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IPC-B1A610R

The IPC-B1A610R has the high performance PC/104-Plus CPU module that supports AMD® Geode™ LX800 500 MHz CPU processors and delivers excellent performance and low power consumption. It also offers a PC/104-Plus bus slot for flexible expansion. The AMD® Geode™ LX800 has a built-in 2D/3D Graphics Accelerator and offers FEATURES high-resolution display quality and support CRT and  Supports AMD® Geode™ LX800 500 MHz CPU ® 18/24-bit LVDS TFT LCD panel. The AMD CS5536 chip-  One DDR socket supports up to 1 GB memory set has many integrated features such as LAN, Audio, y  Dual 10/100 Mbps PCI bus Ethernet l USB, IrDA, COM, LPT, CF, IDE, Watchdog, and more.  Supports CRT, TTL TFT LCD interfacen With its compact size, low power, and flexible expan-  Two serial ports sion interface, the IPC-B1A610R is the best choice for a O limited space environment.  One Ultra ATA-66t interface and one CompactFlash Type I/II socket rin P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 32932 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in PC/104 and Small Form Factors S Resource Guide 2007 PC/104-Plus Eurotech r Via F.lli Solari 3/A • Amaro,o 33020 Italy +39 0433 485411F www.eurotech.it

CPU-1452 PC104Plus

The CPU-1452 is an embedded RoHS compliant board based on two modules: a mezzanine CPU combined with a PC/104-Plus form factor carrier. The mezzanine CPU module features the processor and ® its Intel 815E chipset with 100 MHz bus frequency. The FEATURES processor is Intel® Celeron® 400 MHz. The system comes with 256 MB SDRAM soldered onboard. No active cool-  Processor: Intel® Celeron® 400 MHz, 256 KB L2 cache, 100 MHz FSB Chipset: Intel® 815E ing is required to operate within the standard and extended temperature ranges. The carrier implements  Memory: 256 MB SDRAM soldered onboard; Supported Operating Systems: WinCE®, WinXPE®, and Linux® all the connections to the external world including 8  BIOS Flash: 1 MB Flash EPROM fully re-programmable onboard USB ports and a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ctrl. The carrier  IDE Controller Ultra DMA; Serial ports: 1x RS-232, also performs the connections for the ISA and PCI bus 1x RS-232/422/485 enabling the CPU-1452 to stack on top of a PC/104-Plus  USB ports: (4x USB 1.1, 4x USB 2.0); 10/100 Mbps Ethernet system. The carrier provides support for Watchdog  Video: (Analog VGA Out, Digital LVDS Out); AC’97; Keyboard and management and Real-Time Clock. Mouse

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PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / 81 ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. PC/104-Plus PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Kontron 14118 Stowe Drive • Poway, CA 92064-7147 888-294-4558; [email protected] www.kontron.com

Kontron MOPSlcdLX Processor boards/SBCs Processor The Kontron MOPSlcdLX is a high performance PC/104 SBC, based on the low power AMD LX800 “Geode” CPU. At 500 MHz clock frequency, the CPU has an aver- age core power draw of only .9 W. This low power draw allows the Kontron MOPSlcdLX to run fanless, thus increasing system reliability. The AMD LX800 is a highly integrated processor containing many features normally found outside of the CPU on the slower front side bus. These integrated features include a graphics pro- ly cessor, display controller, video processor, and memory n controller. Since these features are built directly into the CPU, they run at full CPU core speed (500 MHz) for O ultimate performance. t The Kontron MOPSlcdLX is fully PC/104-Plus compliant, in offering legacy ISA support and 32-bit PCI expansion. In r addition to the standard interfaces such as PCI graph- P ics, the Kontron MOPSlcdLX adds a 10/100 Mb LAN porte and 2x USB interfaces. A watchdog timer and al real- FEATURES time clock are standard. The DDR-RAM-SODIMMg socket enables this board to be equipped within up to 1 GB MB  AMD LX800 “Geode” CPU of DDR-RAM. The JILI LVDS flatS panel interface makes  500 MHz fanless operation at only .9 W connecting to an LCD panelr easy and flexible.  Up to 1 GB RAM via DDR-SODIMM For easy board configuration,o maintenance, and - pro  PC/104-Plus compliant design for both legacy and PCI I/O support gramming, theF Kontron MOPSlcdLX is compatible with  10/100 LAN, 2x USB 2.0, 2x RS-232, LPT1, VGA, IDE, floppy, and the company’s new software utility “EVA”. The EVA keyboard support software interface is a free application that allows you  LVDS flat panel interface to configure and maintain your board with a simple  RoHS compliant graphical interface. With EVA you can configure your watchdog timer, throttle your CPU clock independent of the OS, poll board information such as revision, last repair date, and much more. The EVA software utility is also compatible with Kontron’s EDID utility, allowing programming of the video BIOS to support your flat panel display. Simply purchase the correct interface cable, load the utility, and then fill in all flat panel data including timing, native resolution, and so on.

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82 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Processor boards/SBCs PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 PC/104-Plus LiPPERT Embedded Computers 5555 Glenridge Connector, Suite 200 • Atlanta, GA 30342 404-459-2870 www.lippert-at.com

Cool RoadRunner-LX800

The Cool RoadRunner-LX800 is a PC/104-Plus board, based on the very energy-efficient Geode LX800 - pro cessor, handling 1 GB RAM. It comes with a graphics controller with VGA, LVDS, and parallel TFT adapters. Backlighting is provided for LCD modules. The board communicates through an Ethernet port, RS-232/422/485 FEATURES serial ports, or four USB 2.0 host ports. Legacy ports  AMD Geode™ LX800 Processor @ 500 MHz like PS/2 and a parallel printer port are available. AC97  1 GB DDR333 RAM max sound, an IDE adapter, and CompactFlash socket are y  Graphics up to 1920 x 1440 pixels. CRT,l TFT, LVDS adapters integrated, too. I2C bus, PWM outputs, and programma-  100/10BaseT Ethernet, USB 2.0n ble general purpose digital signals are provided. A 5 V-  Only 6.5 W power consumption only power supply is sufficient. The Cool RoadRunner- O LX800 runs Windows, Linux, and VxWorks operating  Optionally extendedt temperature range -40 °C to +85 °C systems. Models for the extended temperature range in of -40 °C to +85 °C are available. r P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 32957 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in PC/104 and Small Form Factors S Resource Guide 2007 PC/104-Plus LiPPERT Embedded Computersr 5555 Glenridge Connector,o Suite 200 • Atlanta, GA 30342 404-459-2870F www.lippert-at.com

Cool RoadRunner-PM

The Cool RoadRunner-PM is a complete PC/104-Plus single board computer with PCI and ISA bus. Several processor variants are available: Pentium M with 1.4 GHz or 1.8 GHz, or Celeron M with 1.0 GHz. The i82855GME chipset features a fast graphics engine with 2D and 3D capabilities and delivers outstanding graphics perfor- FEATURES mance. Up to 1 GByte RAM is supported. There is a Giga-  Intel® Pentium® M or Celeron® M processors bit Ethernet controller integrated on-board as well as  1 Gbyte DDR-SODIMM RAM maximum two serial ports. USB, ATA-100 and AC97 sound come as  SXGA: 2048 x 1536 pixel standard. SVGA-monitors and TFT Flat Panels can be con-  Dual channel LVDS for displays nected through the dual channel LVDS interface. LEDs  100/10 BaseT Ethernet, 6 x USB 2.0, 2 x RS-232 or RS-485 for power, watchdog, Ethernet, and life signalization support troubleshooting. Models for the extended tem-  Low power consumption, 16-32 W depending on processor perature range of -40 °C to +85 °C are available.  Passive cooling possible. Extended temperature range available for 1.0 GHz version

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PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / 83 ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. PC/104-Plus PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. ® 103 Innovation Blvd. • State College, PA 16803 814-234-8087 www.rtd.com

RTD cpuModules™ Processor boards/SBCs Processor RTD offers a family of PC/104 and PC/104-Plus cpuModules and Controllers that are based on high- performance and low power Intel® Celeron®, AMD Geode™, and Intel 486DX processors. RTD’s philosophy of standardized customization means offering many versions of a processor with an I/O subset suited to a specific application. This results in improved reliability and higher Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time Between Critical Failure (MTBCF). Feature sets y range from minimum I/O to fully integrated modules. nl cpuModule Options: O All PC/104-Plus cpuModules support four PCI bus mas- t ters. BIOS selectable thermal throttling, ACPI (Advanced n Configuration and Power Interface) and APIC (Advanced ri Programmable Interrupt Controller) are featured on Celeron processors. cpuModule I/O options include USB, P Ethernet, SVGA, TTL or LVDS flat panel, ATA/IDEle Disk Chip socket for an onboard true IDE flash driveg which is FEATURES natively supported by all major GPOSs and RTOSs, BIOS selectable RS-232/422/485 serial ports,i nEIDE, multiPort™,  Intel Celeron and 486DX, and AMD Geode processors from audio, aDIO™ (advanced DigitalS I/O), and features up to 66 MHz to 650 MHz 512 MB surface-mount SDRAM.r  Up to 512 MB onboard, surface-mount SDRAM  Thermal throttling, ACPI, and APIC support BIOS selectable multiPorto™:  Nonvolatile storage of CMOS settings without battery RTD’s multiPortF™ allows the parallel port to be con-  Real-time clock and watchdog timer figured as an aDIO, SPP/ECP/EPP parallel port, ora floppy drive. aDIO is 18 digital bits configured as 8-bit-  10/100 Ethernet, USB, and PS/2 keyboard/mouse programmable and 8-bit port-programmable I/O giving  BIOS selectable RS-232/422/485 serial ports you any combination of inputs and outputs. Two strobe  SVGA display controller and TTL or LVDS flat panel inputs latch data into the bit-programmable port and  multiPort™ – BIOS selectable aDIO™ with advanced digital generate an interrupt or can be used as two general interrupts, parallel port, or floppy purpose digital inputs. Match, event, and strobe inter-  EIDE controller with UltraDMA 33/66/100 rupt modes mean no more wasting valuable processor  AC’97 audio support, ATA/IDE Disk Chip socket for onboard true IDE flash time polling digital inputs. Interrupts are generated when the 8-bit-programmable digital inputs match  Four PCI bus master add-on cards a pattern or on any value change event. Bit masking  BIOS with quick boot, fail safe boot and USB boot allows selecting any subgroup of eight bits. Custom  Operating temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C aDIO features include incremental encoder interfaces or pulse width modulators. BIOS selectable multiPort™ options: ESD protection, parallel port (SPP, ECP, and EPP), floppy drive interface or aDIO™: 16 Digital I/O bits with match/ event/strobe interrupts and bit-masking plus 2 strobe/ input bits.

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84 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Processor boards/SBCs PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 PC/104-Plus VersaLogic Corporation 3888 Stewart Road • Eugene, OR 97402 541-485-8575 www.VersaLogic.com

Puma PC/104-Plus

The Puma is an extremely compact and rugged single board computer that combines a high degree of functionality with low power requirements and no moving parts. The inherent ruggedness of the Puma’s PC/104 size combined with the low power AMD GX 500 processor make this board a great fit for portable devices, vehicular/aircraft controls, medical electronics, and other OEM applications. The Puma has an impressive list of on-board features, ly including integrated high-performance video with n flat panel support, 10/100 Ethernet, four USB ports, O three COM ports, LPT port, and an IDE interface. A t CompactFlash socket provides bootable media storage, and TVS devices provide enhanced ESD protection on in user I/O ports. The Puma includes 256 MB of soldered- r on, high-speed RAM for optimum application perfor- P mance. le Like all VersaLogic products, this small and efficientg SBC FEATURES is designed to support OEM applications where high n  PC/104-Plus Form Factor: Provides PC/104 and PC/104-Plus reliability and long-term availabilityi are required. From expansion on a compact, highly rugged format application design-in to five+S years production life, its  GX 500 Processor: Equivalent 500 MHz performance with low quality and longevity provider a cost-effective, long- power draw term solution. Customization is available on as few as o  High Performance Video: Analog and LVDS flat panel outputs for 100 pieces. F 18 and 24-bit displays The Puma is manufactured and tested to the highest  Network Support: 10/100 Ethernet provides fast network access and boot ROM support quality standards, is compliant with RoHS regulations,  Four USB Ports: Multiple USB 2.0/1.1 ports provide flexible I/O and is backed by a two year limited warranty. options for keyboard, mouse, floppy drives, and other devices  Integrated I/O: Three COM ports (1-RS-232, two RS-422/485), one IDE interface, and one LPT port with SPP and enhanced modes  TVS Protection: Enhanced ESD resistance on USB, RS-232/422/485, LPT, Ethernet, and VGA ports  CompactFlash Socket: Removable storage media has no moving parts and supports bootable media  Fanless Operation: No moving parts required for CPU cooling  Power Management: Suspend-to-RAM support allows extreme power savings during system standby  Embedded BIOS: OEM embedded features and firmware support, field-upgradeable; customization available

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PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / 85 ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. PC/104-Plus PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 WinSystems, Inc. 715 Stadium Drive • Arlington, TX 76011 817-274-7553 www.winsystems.com

I/O-Intensive SBC Processor boards/SBCs Processor WinSystems’ PPM-GX is a highly integrated, PC/104-Plus SBC designed for deeply embedded, space- limited, low power applications. It is a full-featured SBC that includes an AMD GX500 x86-compatible CPU, CRT and flat panel video, 10/100 Ethernet, USB, and four RS-232 COM channels. It also includes the standard PC controllers for floppy disk, IDE hard disk, CompactFlash, mouse, keyboard, FEATURES y AC97 audio, and LPT. Its x86 PC software compatibility l  AMD GX500@1 W processor assures a wide range of tools to aid in your applications n program development and checkout.  Video with CRT or flatO panel support  Ethernet, two USB ports and four COM ports Its extremely low power dissipation permits fanless t  -40 °C to +85 °C Operating temperature operation. The board operates from -40 °C to +85 °C for n  Small,i rugged platform rugged applications requiring an embedded PC design. r P Windows and Linux supported For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 32948 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in XTX S PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 congatec AG r 2033 Bruceala Courto • Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007 760-635-2602F www.congatec.us

conga-X945

Dual Core XTX™ embedded CPU module with four PCI Express lanes and SATA. The conga-X945 features the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processors up to 2x 1.5 GHz with 4 MB shared L2 cache. It offers all XTX features including 4x x1 PCI Express lanes. The conga-X945 offers the highest computing performace available on an FEATURES ® ® ETX module size. It’s completely ETX compatible and  Up to Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processors up to 2x 1.5 GHz with 4 MB offers PCI Express, SATA, and much more state of the art shared L2 cache features by using the ETX® ISA pins. Thanks to the four  LVDS interface with automatic flat panel detection, analog VGA PCI Express, six USB 2.0, 2x SATA®, two COM ports, PCI, interface, SDVO I2C, and LPC the conga-X945 offers more connectivity  ETX® compatible and offers PCI Express, SATA and more state of ® than most other computer modules. the art features by using the ETX ISA pins  Six USB 2.0, two COM ports, PCI, Fast Mode I2C, and LPC  congatec Embedded BIOS  ACPI Power Management, ACPI Battery Support, BIOS flashing via serial port

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86 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Processor boards/SBCs PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 PCI-104 RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. ® 103 Innovation Blvd. • State College, PA 16803 814-234-8087 www.rtd.com

RTD Pentium® M

RTD offers high-performance PCI-104 cpuModules and controllers with the Intel® 1.4 GHz Pentium® M and 1.0 GHz Celeron® M, featuring 512 MB of surface- mount BGA DDR SDRAM with ECC and one ATA/IDE Disk Chip socket for an onboard true IDE flash drive, which is natively supported by all major GPOSs and RTOSs. Latest I/O technologies include two or four USB 2.0 ports, two RS-232/422/485 serial ports, and a multiPort™ with ESD protected Advanced Digital I/O y ™ l (aDIO ). Nonvolatile BIOS settings and storage of CMOS n settings require no battery. The Pentium M features the latest in power management O ® t including Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology. Sup- port for standby power allows most of the cpuModule in and all add-on cards to power down during standby. r Wake events include aDIO interrupt, Ethernet, power P button, serial port activity, USB, and real-time clock.e Advanced thermal management enables thermal lthrot- FEATURES tling, auto-fan control, and temperature monitorg for CPU and board. Standard I/O includei ntwo or four USB  1.4 GHz Pentium M and 1.0 GHz Celeron M processors 2.0 ports, SVGA, LVDS flat Spanel, EIDE, 10/100BASE-T • Pentium M internal cache: L1 – 32 KB; L2 – 2 MB Ethernet, AC’97 audio, rBIOS-selectable RS-232/422/485 • Celeron M internal cache: L1 – 32 KB; L2 – 2 MB serial ports, keyboard,o and PS/2 mouse. A stackable tran-  400 MHz, source-synchronous Front Side Bus sition moduleF with PCI/ISA bridge makes this PCI-104  512 MB 333 MHz surface-mount DDR SDRAM single board computer compatible with any PC/104 and • Single-bit Error Correction – SEC ECC PC/104-Plus interface. • Double-bit Error Detection – DED ECC  RTD Enhanced AMI BIOS with USB Boot, Quick Boot, ACPI, and BIOS-selectable multiPort: nonvolatile storage of CMOS settings without battery RTD’s multiPort allows the parallel port to be config-  multiPort – BIOS selectable parallel port, floppy, 18-bit aDIO with ured as an aDIO, an SPP/ECP/EPP parallel port, or a match/event/strobe interrupts and bit masking floppy drive. aDIO is 18 digital bits configured as 8-bit-  USB 2.0, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, RS-232/422/485 serial, AC’97 programmable and 8-bit port-programmable I/O giv- audio, keyboard/mouse, EIDE controller supporting UltraDMA 100 ing any combination of inputs and outputs. Two strobe  LVDS flat panel and analog SVGA controller with 3D accelerator inputs latch data into the bit-programmable port and and 64-bit AGP graphics accelerator generate an interrupt or can be used as two general  ATA/IDE Disk Chip socket for an onboard true IDE flash drive, purpose digital inputs. Match, event, and strobe inter- which is natively supported by all major GPOSs and RTOSs rupt modes mean no more wasting valuable processor  Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology reduces CPU speed and core voltage when idle time polling digital inputs. Interrupts are generated when the 8-bit-programmable digital inputs match  ACPI 2.0 power suspend modes featuring wake from aDIO, Ethernet, power button, USB, or RTC a pattern or on any value change event. Bit masking  Advanced thermal management enabling thermal throttling, auto- allows selecting any subgroup of 8 bits. Custom aDIO fan control, and temperature monitor for CPU and board features include incremental encoder interfaces and  Operating temperatures: -40 °C to +85 °C IDAN, HiDAN, pulse width modulators. HiDANplus; -40 °C to +85 °C, 1 GHz; -40 °C to +75 °C, 1.4/1.0 GHz

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PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / 87 ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. StackableUSB PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Micro/sys, Inc. 3730 Park Place • Montrose, CA 91020 818-244-4600 www.embeddedsys.com

SBC1496 StackableUSB™ Computer with SVGA and Ethernet Processor boards/SBCs Processor This high-performance 486/586 CPU board is the newest addition to Micro/sys’ StackableUSB™ single board computers. The SBC1496 is a powerful RoHS compliant controller that operates from -40°C to +85°C and provides I/O expansion via StackableUSB™ peripherals. In addition to PC-compatible features, such as SVGA and dual serial ports, the new model also includes four USB 2.0 high-speed (480Mbits/s) ports, two USB 1.1 full-speed ports, and 100BASE-T Ethernet support. With ly up to 64MB of SDRAM, CompactFlash, and full AT- n compatibility, high-performance control systems can be implemented on this stackable embedded form factor O (PC/104 size) SBC. The SBC1496 can boot DOS, Linux, t Windows CE, VxWorks®, and other PC-compatible oper- in ating systems. r The SBC1496 is implemented with the STPC Atlas pro- P cessor, which offers speeds up to 133MHz, on-chipe cache, 64-bit DRAM access, hardware floatingl point, FEATURES digital I/O, and AT-compatible EIDE, interrupt,g timer, and DMA controllers. The SBC1496i n includes COM1,  Ready-to-run 486/586 computer COM2, SuperVGA, keyboard, andS mouse. The SuperVGA  120 or 133 MHz includes hardware acceleration,r and drives CRT moni-  CRT and flat panel output tors and LVDS TFT flat panel displays with resolutions to o  64MB SDRAM 1024 x 1024. 100MHz Ethernet provides fast, reliable  CompactFlash connector communications.F  10/100BASE-T Ethernet When I/O expansion is needed, the StackableUSB™  Two serial ports interconnect architecture enables the control of up to  Extended temperature available ™ 5 StackableUSB peripheral devices in a rugged, bolt-  StackableUSB™ 2.0 with 6 hosts in stackable format or plug/cable together platform. The CompactFlash socket on the format for remote client devices SBC1496 can be used as solid-state storage for operat-  Linux, Windows CE, NT Embedded, VxWorks® ing systems and large applications. Micro/sys installs a ready-to-run firmware system on the SBC1496 at no cost. Borland or Microsoft C/C++ 16-bit .EXE files can be downloaded to the board upon receipt. Alternatively, the computer may be configured to boot 32-bit operating systems upon powerup. A development kit that includes cables, sample software, and full documentation is available.

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SBC1685 StackableUSB™ Pentium® III Computer

Micro/sys has released the first StackableUSB™ CPU board on a Pentium® III processor, creating a powerful, high-speed, RoHS compliant single board computer that provides I/O expansion via StackableUSB™ peripherals. In addition to all standard PC features, the SBC1685 also includes a Gigabit Ethernet port, four USB 2.0 high- speed (480Mbits/s) ports, four USB 1.1 full speed ports, and a CompactFlash interface. With up to 256MB of socketed SDRAM, and full PC-compatibility, high perfor- ly mance embedded control systems can be implemented n on this small industrial form factor (PC/104 size) SBC. The Intel 815E chipset enables the SBC1685 to operate O systems and applications that require full disk-based t GUI systems. The SBC1685 can boot Linux, Windows CE, n ® i Windows XP, VxWorks , DOS, PharLap ETS, and other r PC-compatible operating systems. P At the core of the SBC1685 is the Low Power Intele Pentium® III processor, which runs at 933MHz, orl the FEATURES Ultra-Low Voltage Celeron® processor, whichg runs fanless at 400 or 650MHz. This is thein first time these  Industry’s first StackableUSB™ host powerful processors have been coupled with the new  Celeron®/Pentium® III computer S™ industrial quality StackableUSBr interconnect archi-  Gigabit Ethernet tecture, which enables the control of up to eight  4 USB 2.0 High speed ports, 4 USB 1.1 ports ™ o StackableUSB peripheral devices in a rugged, bolt-  Two serial ports together platformF for embedded applications. The  CompactFlash Intel CPU and chipset have been selected for long  PCI-104 expansion term availability, and include PC-compatible PCI, USB, EIDE, SDRAM, interrupt, timer, and DMA controllers, all  Small 3.775" x 4.55" x 1.2" size board popular embedded features. The SBC1685 also offers a  Up to 256MB of SDRAM printer port, keyboard, mouse, external IDE and floppy  DOS emulation, MSDOS 6.22, Linux, VxWorks, Windows CE, Windows XP, RTOS support controllers, and a watchdog timer. The Gigabit Ethernet is capable of communicating with 10/100/1000BASE-T networks. The USB 2.0 stackable interfaces support high-speed (480Mbits/s), full-speed (12Mbits/s), and low-speed (1.5Mbits/s). The CompactFlash socket allows for gigabytes of removable storage space, which can be used as solid-state storage for operating systems and large applications. Micro/sys installs a ready-to-run firmware system on the SBC1685 at no cost.

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PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / 89 ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Standalone board PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 WinSystems, Inc. 715 Stadium Drive • Arlington, TX 76011 817-274-7553 www.winsystems.com

Embed Connectivity Processor boards/SBCs Processor Selected by Electronic Products Magazine’s editors as a 2006 Product of the Year, WinSystems’ LBC-GX500 achieves significant advancement in the application of wired and wireless connectivity technology applied to single board computers. The LBC-GX500 connectivity options include 802.11 wireless Ethernet, GSM/GPRS cellular modem, CDMA cellular modem, ZigBee wireless RF module, 10/100 wired Ethernet, global-compliant dial-up modem, six USB ports, and six COM channels. It ly provides an open and powerful industrial platform for n management of geographically distributed machinery and sensors with a operational temperature of -40 °C O to +85 °C. t In addition to its networking capability, the LBC-GX500 in is a full-featured SBC with a variety of on-board periph- r erals that eliminate the need for other I/O cards. Fea- P tures include 48 parallel digital I/O lines, CRT and digitale flat panel video controller and interface, keyboardl con- FEATURES troller, PS/2 mouse support, LPT port, and ACg 97 audio plus an optional 12-bit A/D converter.in Its Pentium-class  AMD Geode GX500@1W processor CPU with an x86-native instructionS set and 32 KB of inte-  Supports CompactFlash as solid state storage grated L1 cache, efficientlyr runs Windows CE, Windows  Video controller supports CRT or LCD panels XP Embedded, Linux, and other x86-compatible operat- o  10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller and wireless 802.11 ing systems such as VxWorks and QNX. It is a low power  Supports POTS modem, GPRS/CDMA cellular modem, and ZigBee device that F supports Advanced Power Management  Optional Trimble GPS receiver module supported (APM and ACPI) for even less power during standby and  Six serial ports and six USB ports suspend modes.  48 bi-directional digital I/O lines The LBC-GX500 draws typically 1.6 A at +5 V (≈8 W) dur-  IDE, FDC, keyboard, and PS/2 mouse interface ing normal operation and it does not require a fan. The  ATA-5 compatible controller with 66 MB per second transfers LBC-GX500 also has developer kits that provide the nec-  EBX-size board, 5.75" x 8.00" (147 mm x 203 mm) essary hardware, software, and cables to help designers  -40 °C to +85 °C Fanless operational temperature range with their program development. WinSystems offers a 30-day product evaluation program. Their products are designed and manufactured in the United States, and are backed by outstanding customer and technical support.

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EP440xS The EP440xS and its companion I/O board create a compact, cost-effective, and powerful platform for developing high performance networked control platforms. At only 3.5" x 2.2" x 1.5", the board stack will fit into compact spaces, while 13 serial ports, 2 USB ports, and 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports provide the necessary FEATURES control I/O.  AMCC 440EPx PowerPC processor at up to 667 MHz and At the heart of the EP440xS is the AMCC PowerPC hardware floating point support 440EPx. The 440EPx is a highly integrated SoC that  Up to 256 MB of DDRII RAM with ECC for ya high bandwidth reliable memory interface l includes a PowerPC core at speeds up to 667 MHz, a  Up to 128 MB of flash on the processorn board with an additional floating point unit, NAND flash controller, DDR2 RAM 512 MB of NAND flash on the I/O board controller, USB 2.0 host and device controllers, and dual O  One RS-232 on the processor board with additional 12 ports Gigabit Ethernet MACs. The high level of integration t available on the I/O board increases performance, while lowering system power  USB i2.0n host and device ports available on the I/O board consumption and cost.  r Industrial temperature rated module with U-Boot and Linux The board stack is supported by the U-Boot and Linux. Psupport For more information, contact: [email protected] RSC# 32938 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in PC/104 and Small Form Factors S Resource Guide 2007 STD Bus WinSystems, Inc. r 715 Stadium Drive •o Arlington, TX 76011 817-274-7553F www.winsystems.com

-40 ˚C to +85 ˚C SBCs

WinSystems’ MCM-TX and MCM-6117 high-integration SBCs provide an upward migration path for STD Bus systems with 386 to Pentium CPUs while maintaining hardware, I/O and software compatibility over a full industrial temperature range. Their SBCs are x86 processor-based and support PC- compatible software. These boards are targeted at embedded applications that include medical, transportation, test and instrumentation equipment, telecom- FEATURES munications, and machine control.  STD Bus compatible SBCs WinSystems also offers a comprehensive STD Bus prod-  Fanless Pentium MMX available uct line that includes I/O functions and card cages. They  -40 °C to +85 °C Temperature operation have replacement boards for other manufacturers’  COM ports with 16-byte FIFOs STD Bus products as well. WinSystems offers a 30-day  LPT, FDC, IDE, and KYBD interface product evaluation program for new designs.  PC/104 and PC/104-Plus expansion

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PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / 91 ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Ruggedized PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. ® 103 Innovation Blvd. • State College, PA 16803 814-234-8087 www.rtd.com

Ruggedized Mil-spec Ruggedized RTD Rugged Systems The modular IDAN™, HiDAN™, and HiDANplus™ Intelli- gent Data Acquisition Nodes with environmental sealing and EMI suppression are ideal for both industrial and military applications. Mobile data acquisition is placed at your fingertips when you select an industrial or tactical FieldPad™ computer. Each system is built using frames milled from solid aluminum blocks to exacting specifications ensuring that your PC/104 system is rugged and reliable. Frames for thermally sensitive components have y milled heat sinks and embedded heat pipes to move heat l to the outside walls of the enclosure allowing operation n from -40 ºC to +85 °C without active cooling. O IDAN systems: t An off-the-shelf product consisting of any RTD board in mounted in an individual stackable frame with standard r PC connectors. This unique PC/104 modular construction P allows users to configure systems quickly using a building block approach without module-to-module wiring.le g FEATURES HiDAN systems: HiDAN is a rugged, watertight enclosurein for all RTD  IDAN, HiDAN, HiDANplus, and FieldPad systems and computers boards. Environmental sealingS and EMI suppression with standard PC or user-defined MIL-C-38999 I/O connectors O-rings coupled with MILr I/O connectors make HiDAN  Structural heat sinks and heat pipes for fanless operation ideal for environmentally challenging applications.  High impact resistant milled aluminum construction using o 6061 Temper-T6 alloy with clear chromate coating A custom, internal wiring harness and Mil connectors F  Integrated tongue and groove O-ring for environmental sealing ensure reliability. and EMI suppression HiDANplus systems:  Breather valve to equalize internal and external pressure The modular stacking concept of IDAN combined with  100-pin stackable board-to-board I/O signal raceway the environmental integrity of HiDAN systems. In addi-  Quick interchangeability using any combination of RTD PC/104, tion to stackable ISA and PCI buses, module-to-module PC/104-Plus, and PCI-104 modules signal connections are accomplished using an internal  Custom wire harnesses and customer-defined I/O connectors 100-pin stackable signal raceway.  Many mounting options for customized integration FieldPad data communication systems:  Optional MIL-SPEC paint, shock-mount, and cooling fins FieldPads are integrated portable computer systems  Windows, Windows CE, DOS, Linux, and various RTOSs with MIL I/O connectors for mobile and fixed applica-  Operating temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C IDAN, HiDAN, and tions. Industrial and military configurations with internal HiDANplus systems battery pack and wireless telematics make these systems ideal for field deployment to remote data sites or mobile communication hubs. User interface is provided by a 6.5" extended temperature flat panel, keyboard, and mouse. The lightweight machined aluminum construction guarantees maximum thermal dissipation and structural integrity. O-rings in a tongue and groove configuration provide EMI and environmental sealability.

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92 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Software and development Software and development PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Development platform Connect Tech, Inc. 42 Arrow Road • Guelph, ON N1K 1S6 Canada 519-836-1291 Connect Tech Inc. Industrial Strength Communications www.connecttech.com

Design & Debugging Tools

Connect Tech’s design and debugging tools are invaluable adapters that assist engineers in the development and testing of various applications even when their target system is not available. Switch easily from one bus architecture to another using your desktop PC. Simply insert our adapters into an existing PCI or ISA FEATURES slot to begin developing on your PC/104 or PC/104-Plus  PCI to PC/104-Plus hardware.  PC/104-Plus to Mini PCI y Requiring little or no configuration and available  ISA to PC/104 l in many PC/104, PC/104-Plus, and other variations,  PCI-104 to PMC n Connect Tech’s design and debugging tools are simple  PCI to CompactPCI, PCIO Dump Switch Card, and PCI Express to use and a must-have for hardware and software Burn-in Rack t engineers. in The adapter you require not available? Contact r Connect Tech to design one for you. P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 32923 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in r S Fo reliability • A choice of captive panel screws or PosiLock squeeze latches also available Connector: PC/104 • Mating connectors may be oriented on the Hypertronics Connector: HIGH-SPEED CABLE boards vertically (HSEC8-DV Series) or edge- Website: www.hypertronics.com Samtec mounted (HSEC8-EM Series) • Right-angle Model: PC/104+ RSC No: 32717 Website: www.samtec.com surface-mount connectors (MEC8-RA) are also available for applications where the cable Model: Edge Card Cable Sys RSC No: 33044 needs to run parallel to the board

Connector: pcie-TO-XMC Technobox, Inc. Website: www.technobox.com Design criteria: PC/104-Plus specification ver- Model: 4876 RSC No: 32980 sion 2.0, November 2003 • Compliant with all current PCI-104 standards • Hypertac contacts provide high reliability • Immune to shock Provides a flexible, high-speed cable system for and vibration fretting • Matched impedance edge card interfaces with a choice of mount- • Standard footprint • High-temp LCP insula- ing and rugged latching options • Assemblies tor meets NASA outgassing requirements use 30 AWG twin-ax micro ribbon cables and • Contact tails incorporate a unique cross- are ideal for longer cable lengths up to 1 meter An adapter that facilitates XMC develop- section, which allows for both press-fit and standard • Custom lengths are available up to ment and migration • Adapts a PCIe card to solder termination • Available in both stack- 1.8 meters • Offers low skew and superior EMI an XMC site • Supports up to eight PCIe lanes through and nonstackthrough versions • 2 mm performance in differential pair applications • • 2.5 Gbps per lane (each direction) • Permits centerline, 4 x 30 contact grid (120 total posi- Available with 8, 16, 24, and 32 pairs • Assemblies access to P16 signals, I2C, and JTAG • tions) • Low power requirements with easy are ideal for rugged applications with solder LEDs show key XMC signals and voltages • maintenance • Wide vendor base and long- joints that are fully encapsulated for added term availability Accommodates external power Continued on page 104

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BIOS & Software

Software and development Software RTD is acutely aware that the only way to provide outstanding embedded solutions is to combine the best of both hardware and software design. In an age where time to market, solid design, and reliability are critical to success, software is of utmost importance. RTD’s dedicated software engineering group is committed to developing, writing, and maintaining user friendly software. Since RTD develops and maintains all of its software, you can be assured that our software engi- ly neering group can provide accurate and timely answers n to each of your technical questions. O In-house expertise, the right tools, thorough design, t and comprehensive testing are the foundation of engi- n neering reliable software. Our software and hardware ri engineers work closely together before and during product development to ensure a complete, high- P quality design. RTD utilizes software configurationle management tools including source control,g issue FEATURES tracking, knowledge management, and automated end-to-end builds to produce high-qualityin software.  Fail Safe Boot for disaster recovery and troubleshooting A dedicated testing staff performsS comprehensive  Quick Boot allows BIOS to initialize hardware and starts loading verification on every softwarer product before release, operating system in less than five seconds adhering to formalized documented procedures.  USB Boot loads operating system from standard USB storage o devices and provides access from DOS BIOS developmentF  ACPI compliance, Solid State Disk support, nonvolatile RTD performs all CPU BIOS development and mainte- configuration, and software component removal nance in-house. Since RTD has control over the entire  Solid state disk for system boot or data storage source code for all of its BIOSs, our BIOS engineers are  Console redirection, video disable, video suppression during able to add features, resolve compatibility issues, and Power On Self Test (POST) customize the BIOSs according to customer-specific  Nonvolatile configuration to save CMOS settings without a battery needs that other vendors cannot.  Video disable to shut off onboard VGA to save power  Software support package Driver source code and example programs included When you purchase an RTD product, you get a thor-  Documented “white box” software revision methodology guarantees end-user transparency oughly tested software support package, designed  Structured, commented, and documented code with all the components necessary to enable you to  develop your own applications quickly and efficiently. Software manuals, API documentation, and application notes A typical software support package includes a low- level driver, a mid-level library, high-level example programs, source code, and Application Programming Interface (API) documentation. Key software support package features includes full source code, freedom to customize, revision transparency, commented and documented code, software manuals, API documentation, and application notes.

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94 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Software and development PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Linux Technologic Systems 16610 E. Laser Drive, Suite 10 • Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 480-837-5200 www.embeddedARM.com

Development Kits

Out-of-the-box productivity for x86 and ARM SBCs Technologic Systems provides advanced featured TS-x86 and TS-ARM Development Kits, which enable rapid application development. They include all the equipment needed to boot into your operating system of choice and start working: • 256 or 512 MB flash drive (USB, CompactFlash or SD card) that boots to OS (TS-Linux, Debian Linux, or DOS) and comes with C/C++ development tools ly installed n • USB, CompactFlash or SD card reader • 5 or 18 Vdc power supply (international versions O available) t • Null modem cable and various cables for connection in to DIO, LCD, keypad, and so on r • Development CD with complete source code, P manuals, example code, and so on e • Printed manuals l g FEATURES A great software solution Technologic Systems x86 and ARM SBCsin are compatible  Out-of-the-box productivity – TS-ARM and TS-x86 include everything you need for rapid application development with a wide range of OSs. TheS Linux OS will jump-start  The adopted Linux solution provides high-performance, easier your application development, as we support the open- r hardware-software integration, and great support source vision by providing source code and Linux sup- o  TS-Linux, Debian Linux, NetBSD, eCos, and DOS operating system port. Linux is shipped by default with our products, and F solutions are ready to go the TS-Kernel includes complete driver support for the  Get started fast with C/C++ (GNU development tools) and Java hardware. Moreover, our Linux solutions are compat- embedded application development ible with the RTAI real-time extension, enabling systems  Linux provides internet services – Apache web server, FTP, with strict timing requirements to be handled. SSH, Telnet, and Samba with C/PHP/Perl for embedded CGI development All TS-x86 SBCs are PC compatible systems that boot to IDE CompactFlash, Disk-On-Chip, or onboard flash  Open-source vision – Complete Linux kernel source code is provided along with drivers and examples for TS hardware drives. The BIOS boots to ROM-DOS. Our TS-Linux  PC/104 bus with many available peripherals – VGA video, mini distribution, based on the 2.4 Kernel, provides an keyboard and mouse, CANbus, modems, serial ports, DIO lines, Apache web server, FTP and Telnet client/server. The use battery back-up of familiar x86-based development tools (DOS or Linux)  Our Development Kits are priced right; we only charge for the on our SBCs reduces your risk and gives you a competi- hardware that you need, no fancy cases or other unnecessary tive edge in fast moving markets. items  Custom designs – Let Technologic Systems help you with The TS-ARM SBCs include the TS-Linux embedded OS your embedded software and hardware solutions, including installed in onboard flash memory. The eCos/Reboot FPGA solutions boot loader is used to open the OS of choice. In addi-  Extended product lifetime – Technologic Systems has never tion, the full-featured Debian Linux can also be used discontinued a product in more than 20 years of business with larger flash drives such as CompactFlash or SD  Superior support – Our engineers answer technical support calls, cards. It includes a complete C/C++ embedded devel- and all our products have complete supporting documentation opment environment. NetBSD has been ported to TS-ARM, and Java solutions are also available.

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PC104-CTR10 HD

Flexible and extremely reliable, the PC/104-CTR10 HD is a 10-channel, 16-bit counter/timer based on two 9513 ICs. It uses a 10 MHz crystal oscillator clock source with a frequency accuracy of 100 ppm. It can be configured for frequency measurement or division, event count- ing, pulse-width measurement, and complex duty-cycle FEATURES generation. It supports one-shot and continuous mode,  PC/104 form factor and is supported by Measurement Computing’s Univer-  Ten 16-bit counters sal Library and by many third-party programs. A single y  Counter type/configuration: two 9513sl (five counters each) interrupt input initiates an interrupt service routine  External input frequency range:n up to 7 MHz from an external source. Interrupt levels are software  On-board frequency source: 1 MHz or 5 MHz selectable between two and seven. There are three O programmable clock pulse sources available: 1 MHz  Crystal stability:t 100 ppm (10 MHz crystal divided by 10), or 5 MHz (10 MHz crystal in divided by 2), or an external. r P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 15989 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in Data acquisition S PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 WinSystems, Inc. r 715 Stadium Drive •o Arlington, TX 76011 817-274-7553F www.winsystems.com

Multifunction A/D

The PCM-MIO is a versatile analog input, analog output, and digital I/O board designed for industrial applications requiring high-accuracy and high-channel count analog and digital I/O. Based upon Linear Technolo- gies’ precision converters and voltage references, the PCM-MIO requires no external calibration. It has two separate 16-bit A/D converters. Each supports 8-channels for a total of 16 single-ended, 8 differential FEATURES channels or various combinations of both. Analog input  No adjustment or calibration required ranges are: 0-5 V, 0-10 V, ±5 V, and ±10 V. There are eight 12-bit D/A converters. The output ranges are: 0-5 V,  16-bit A/D converter 0-10 V, ±5 V, ±10 V. Also, 48 bi-directional digital I/O  Eight, 12-bit D/A converters lines are onboard. Free software drivers are available  Onboard low noise DC/DC converter for C, Windows®, and Linux.  48 bi-directional digital I/O lines  -40 °C to +85 °C Temperature operation

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96 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Test & analysis PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Data acquisition RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. ® 103 Innovation Blvd. • State College, PA 16803 814-234-8087 www.rtd.com

Digital I/O RTD was founded on data acquisition over 20 years ago and is continually redefining the DAQ industry by providing PC/104 modules with Digital I/O controllers second to none. RTD provides a wide array of controller modules with aDIO™ (advanced Digital I/O), user programmable timer/counters, PWMs, incremental encoders, MOSFETs, opto-isolation, relays, high speed PCI FPGAs, and ISA FPGAs. The inputs are designed to protect the computer and the outputs to provide high y isolation with high current and/or voltage capability. l Digital inputs are opto-isolated or diode protected and n outputs are opto-isolated, relay contact, or MOSFET. O RTD’s FPGA modules provide user definable digital I/O t configurations for maximum flexibility. in Advanced Digital I/O: r The aDIO port provides 16 digital bits configured as P 8-bit-programmable and 8-bit port-programmable I/O giving you any combination of inputs and outputs.le Match, event, and strobe interrupt modes meang no more FEATURES wasting valuable processor time polling digital inputs. in  Bit or byte programmable advanced digital I/O Interrupts are generated when the 8-bit-programmable  Incremental Encoder Interface or Pulse Width Modulator digital inputs match a patternS or on any value change  MOSFET, Opto-Isolated, and Relay I/O event. Bit masking allowsr selecting any subgroup of  FPGA for up to 99 user defined digital I/O using a 200,000 gate the 8 bits. The strobeo input latches data into the bit- FPGA with 256 KB SRAM or 8 MB SDRAM programmableF port and generates an interrupt.  Low skew clock distribution Incremental Encoder and Pulse Width Modulator:  Free Xilinx WebPACK™ FPGA tools available Incremental encoder modules feature three quadrature  Digital I/O with advanced interrupts encoder inputs for rotary or linear position encoders.  Pattern Match Interrupt or Bit Change Interrupt PWM modules feature nine 8-bit outputs for motor  High voltage/high current I/O control applications. Both feature digital I/O lines and  16-bit counter/timers three 16-bit counter/timers.  PC/104 and PC/104-Plus compliant form factors MOSFET, Opto-Isolation, and Relay I/O:  Operating temperature : -40 °C to +85 °C Opto-isoloated modules feature 30 V, 8 mA outputs or up to 60 V, 4A MOSFET outputs. Opto-isolated inputs can be configured to 5, 12, or 24/28 V settings. Relay output modules have 16 mechanical channels with 60 VA switching capacity with voltages up to 240 VAC. FPGA: These modules feature the 200,000 system gates Xilinx® Spartan II XC2S200 FPGA with onboard configuration Flash, up to 99 diode protected I/Os, and 256 KB SRAM or 8 MB SDRAM. The FPGA is user programmable from the CPU or JTAG connector.

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SmartCal™ & Analog

Autonomous SmartCal™ and Analog I/O dataModules®: RTD was founded on data acquisition over 20 years ago, and has since been providing the PC/104 industry with dataModules second to none. We provide a wide array of data acquisition and control modules with auto-calibration, advanced Digital I/O (aDIO™), Syncbus for simultaneous sampling, and McBSP serial ports. In today’s high accuracy environments, where discerning signal from noise at high throughput rates is the dif- ly ference between success and failure, RTD is continually n redefining the DAQ industry. O Autonomous SmartCal: SDM series Smart dataModules t feature a DSP for operating system and driver-independent, multirange auto-calibration. An onboard tem- in perature sensor enables triggering auto-calibration in r dynamic thermal environments. The OS-independent P Autonomous SmartCal performs an in-circuit offset eand gain adjustment for all ranges in under 300 ms. Calibral- FEATURES tion values acquired from the last user calibrationg are loaded at power-up. Factory calibrationin defaults can be  12-bit or 16-bit resolution A/D and D/A converters loaded. Smart dataModules featureS onboard memory  Fast operating system and driver-independent, multirange for user DSP applications.r auto-calibration by onboard DSP (< 300bms)  1 k/8 k FIFOs for data buffers and channel-gain table Analog I/O: Analogo I/O solutions feature 12- or 16-bit resolutions, with FIFO buffers, sample rates up to  16/32 single-ended or 8/16 differential inputs with programmable F gains of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64 1.25 MHz, and 16/32 single-ended or 8/16 differential  Versatile triggering for advanced sampling, including SyncBus for inputs. Analog outputs feature 12- or 16-bit resolution multi-board simultaneous sampling with up to eight outputs. A channel-gain table allows  Analog input ranges: ±5, ±10, +10 V; analog output ranges: ±5, +5, for unique scanning patterns, where a single trigger can ±10, +10 V initiate one scan (burst mode) or multiple scans (multi-  High speed McBSP serial port interface to dspModules burst mode) of the channel-gain table. Pre-, post-, and  aDIO with event and match interrupts and three 16-bit user about-trigger modes ensure that you collect only the timer/counters data you want.  Critical analog layout and precision low-drift parts yield excellent low noise characteristics aDIO™: The aDIO port provides 16 digital bits config-  Windows, Windows CE, DOS, Linux, and various RTOSs ured as 8-bit-programmable and one 8-bit port giving  Architecture: PC/104, PC/104-Plus, and PCI-104 you any combination of inputs and outputs. Match, event, and strobe interrupt modes, with bit masking  Operating temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C options, mean no more polling digital inputs. Inter- rupts are generated when the 8-bit-programmable digital inputs match a pattern or on any value change event. The strobe input latches data into the bit- programmable port and generates an interrupt.

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98 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Test & analysis PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 I/O: FPGA Connect Tech, Inc. 42 Arrow Road • Guelph, ON N1K 1S6 Canada 519-836-1291 Connect Tech Inc. Industrial Strength Communications www.connecttech.com

FPGA & Digital I/O Connect Tech’s FreeForm/104 offers two PC/104 solutions in one. Designed with a reconfigurable FPGA using Xilinx’s Spartan 3E, FreeForm/104 is fully customizable and field programmable. When used with its standard core, FreeForm/104 is also a Digital I/O and Counter/Timer solution. FEATURES Use FreeForm/104 when time to market is of the essence,  Provides external 5 V power, should a stand-alone, single board field-reprogrammability is a must, and when speed and solution be required accuracy are critical.  On-board Flash memory for run-time designly changes CTI’s standard core offers 96 digital I/O-8255, 6 counter/  LEDs, Rotary Switch, and Resetn Button ease the VHDL timers-8254, and Opto-22 compatibility. development process  O Free ISE Webpack for front-to-back FPGA design Off-the-shelf flexibility and a high speed processing t  Reconfigurable in the field or through CTI Engineering Services core within a rugged design make the FreeForm/104 n  Lifetime warranty and free technical support ideal for real-time applications including: DSP, software- ri defined radio, aerospace, defense systems, and indus- P trial process monitor and control. For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 32921 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in PC/104 and Small Form Factors S Resource Guide 2007 I/O: Analog Diamond Systems r 1255 Terra Bella Avenueo • Mountain View, CA 94043 650-810-2500F www.diamondsystems.com

Diamond MM Family

Diamond Systems’ extensive line of analog I/O modules makes it easy to find the perfect board to meet the varying analog I/O needs of PC/104 expandable systems. The Diamond MM product lineup ranges from 16 to 32 analog inputs (12-bit or 16-bit) and 2 to 4 12-bit analog outputs with sampling rates of either 100KHz FEATURES or 250KHz and up to a 1K sample FIFO. Most models  16 to 32 12-bit or 16-bit analog inputs, 2 to 4 12-bit analog outputs, have autocalibration while the DMM-32X-AT has auto- with programmable input ranges autocalibration, ensuring high accuracy across the  100KHz or 250KHz sample rate with up to 1K sample FIFO entire operating temperature range without user inter-  16 or 24 digital I/O lines vention. Each model has on-board counter/timers to  Available with autocalibration for high accuracy across the entire control A/D sampling along with 16 or 24 digital I/O operating temperature range lines. These robust modules operate over the full indus-  Optional auto-autocalibration provides high accuracy across the trial temperature range of -40ºC to +85ºC. temperature range without user intervention  Counter/timers for A/D control and general use

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PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / 99 ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. I/O: Digital PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 ACCES I/O Products, Inc. 10623 Roselle Street • San Diego, CA 92121 858-550-9559

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USB-IIRO4-2SM

The USB-IIRO4-2SM is a dense multifunction device that incorporates four optically isolated digital inputs, four Form C (SPDT) electromechanical relay outputs, and two RS-232/422/485 serial communication ports – all packaged in a small, rugged, industrial enclosure. This USB device is an ideal solution for adding portable, FEATURES easy-to-install, digital and serial capabilities to any PC  Four optically isolated inputs and four Form C electromechanical or embedded system with a USB port. Hotplug func- 1A relays tionality allows for quick connect/disconnect whenever  Two serial ports – field selectable RS-232/422/485ly you need additional I/O. This single USB device is ideal  Small, (4" x 4" x 1.8") rugged industrialn enclosure for applications where on-board relays are required  OEM version features PC/104 module size and mounting and inputs must be isolated such as in test equipment, compatibility O instrumentation, industrial monitoring, process control, t  Extra downstream USB expansion port and communication.  All requiredin power drawn from USB port, no external power adapterr required P For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 32458 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in I/O: Digital S PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 ACCES I/O Products, Inc.r 10623 Roselle Streeto • San Diego, CA 92121 858-550-9559F www.accesio.com

104-IDI-48 Series

The 104-IDI-48 Series are 48-channel PC/104 utility boards featuring 48 individually optically isolated digital inputs. These cards are ideal for use in monitoring and instrumentation applications where high-voltage protection is required. Individual channel-to-channel isolation allows every channel to be physically and FEATURES electrically separated from the others. Enabled inputs  48 individually optically isolated AC/DC inputs feature a change-of-state detection capability that pro-  Polarity insensitive AC/DC inputs accept up to 60 VDC or AC rms vides a means to automatically interrupt the host com-  Change-of-state detection (IRQ) on selected inputs (certain puter in real time. When one or more input bits change models) state, an interrupt is generated to automatically wake  AC or voltage transient filtering up your application. The inputs are split into two 50-pin  Optically isolated channel to channel and channel to ground IDC type headers each containing 24 channels for use  -40 °C to +85 °C operating temperature available with a wide variety of available accessories.

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100 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. Test & analysis PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 I/O: Digital Micro/sys, Inc. 3730 Park Place • Montrose, CA 91020 818-244-4600 www.embeddedsys.com

USB148 StackableUSB™ Digital I/O Board

The Micro/sys USB148 is the first I/O board to implement the new StackableUSB™ specification. This high- density digital I/O and timer board brings real world I/O to StackableUSB™. It operates as a USB device when stacked above or below a host CPU board. Up to four of these USB peripheral boards can be stacked in any combination or with other I/O boards, satisfying the growing demand for more flexibility and faster board- to-board communication. The StackableUSB™ point-to- ly point architecture routes the connections up the stack n to the next peripheral in line, bringing USB technology into rugged, compact spaces and making it an ideal O choice for industrial applications. t The USB148 addresses the needs of OEM systems requir- in ing high quantities of digital I/O lines by providing two r 82C55 DIO devices, which offer 53 lines of TTL I/O, as P well as an on-board 82C54 device that provides threee 16-bit timer/counters. The 8-position DIP switch land 8 FEATURES LEDs can be used for debugging during systemg development, for station number, or configurationin settings  StackableUSB™ 2.0 device with stack together connectors in the final production system. All discrete I/O lines have for embedded systems or plug/cable configuration for remote S applications software programmable pull-ups or pull-downs. The r  Timers/counters, switches/LEDs robust USB148 also protects against power sequencing o  10-bit single-ended/differential A/D problems with onboard current-limiting resistors that prevent overloadF currents.  Two RS-232 serial ports, 1 each I2C and SPI bus interfaces  53 user-controllable TTL-level I/O lines The USB148 operates three ways: as a USB 2.0 full-speed  Compact 3.55 x 3.755 footprint device in a StackableUSB™ system, or connected to a PC using standard USB cable, or as a standalone microcon-  Windows XP, Windows CE, Linux support troller. At the core of the USB148 is a Silicon Laborato-  48MHz microcontroller unit ries microcontroller unit that runs at 48MHz. This core is  -40°C to +85°C extended temperature range compatible with 8051 architecture and integrates many peripherals such as the 10-bit A/D converter, 2 UARTs, 1 I2C, and 1 SPI bus, which are available to the user. Micro/sys provides a predefined protocol that carries data over the USB so there is no need for the user to develop code for the microcontroller. This protocol allows a host application, via a custom driver, to directly access and control all of the USB board peripherals. Therefore, the only code the user needs to write to control the USB148 is for the host CPU for which sample code is provided. The rugged USB148 is rated for operation over the industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.

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PC/104

Dynamic Engineering specializes in PCI-104 and PC/104-Plus card design. In addition to carriers, Dynamic Engineering has FPGA based I/O, with options for RS-485, LVDS, TTL, and analog. DMA support for multiple channels and custom state-machines are standard features. Power supplies and chassis are available. FEATURES PCI-104, PC/104-Plus, and PC/104 products are embed-  PC/104-Plus BiSerial: PC/104-Plus/PC/104 module with Xilinx, ded solutions by Dynamic Engineering. Contact us FIFOs, and 16 RS-485 transceivers today.  PC/104-Plus-BiSerial-III: Module w/DMA,ly FIFOs, RS-485/LVDS (16) transceivers, programmable direction and termination Application hint: PC/104-Plus cards can be used in n  PC/104-Plus4IP: Install up to four IndustryPack cards into a PCI-104 systems by leaving the ISA connected unin- PC/104-Plus or PCI-104O system stalled. Dynamic Engineering, in most cases, will design  PCI2PC/104-Plust: Use your PC/104-Plus or PCI-104 boards in a for both markets by providing the option to install or standardn PC not install the ISA connector. i  PC/104-rPlus Chassis with up to five card positions P PC/104-Plus BaseBoard For more information, contact: [email protected] e RSC# 32936 @ www.smallformfactors.com/rsc gl in I/O: Industrial S PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 Tri-M Engineering r 100 - 1407 Kebet Wayo • Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6L3 Canada 604-945-9565F www.tri-m.com

IR104

The IR104 is a PC/104-compliant industrial control module providing a convenient means to control external digital devices requiring electrical isolation. The IR104 features 20 opto-isolated digital inputs and 20 relay outputs, sufficient for many industrial control FEATURES applications. Each input can accept either AC or DC voltages as low as 3 V and as high as 24 V. The relays  20 opto-isolated inputs and 20 relay outputs have a long lifetime (20,000,000 operations, 100,000  Input range: 3-24 V AC or V DC at full load) and quick actuation time (6 ms maximum  Output rating: 5 A @ 250 V AC or 30 V DC operation, 3 ms release). The output relays are supplied  Detachable connectors for easy installation with a contact rating of 5 A @ 250 V AC, giving the  Up to four IR104 modules can be stacked together IR104 the ability to directly control switches for small  Available in Pb and Pb-free (RoHS) versions motors or solenoids. The IR104 operates on a single 5 V DC.

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PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / 103 ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. tic tools • Available with one or two channels/ ports • DeviceNet conformance tested • Connect PC-based applications (soft PLC control, HMI, SCADA, operation interface) to Continued from page 93 DeviceNet • DeviceNet interfaces available for other bus formats including PCI, CompactPCI, PCMCIA, and VME • PC/104 card available for Development tools other industrial networks including DH+/RIO, Artila Electronics Co., Ltd. ControlNet, and Profibus Website: www.artila.com Model: M-501 ARM9 SoM RSC No: 32097 included • Extensive programming interface Evaluation board (API) included • Software drivers for Windows, Dynamic Engineering Linux, and QNX standard Website: www.dyneng.com Model: DESWBO RSC No: 32520 Format: Touch screen Advantech eAutomation Group Website: www.eAutomationPro.com Model: TPC-66S and 66T RSC No: 32997 Artila’s ready-to-go M-501 ARM9-based Sys- tem on Module (SoM) • Speedy migration to 32-bit SoC applications • ATMEL AT91RM9200 ly CPU, 200 MIPS @ 180 MHz • 32 MB SDRAM, 16 MB NOR flash memory • One 10/100 Mbps A Dynamic Engineering SpaceWire Break- n Ethernet interface • Four 921.6 Kbps UARTs • Out (DESWBO) board • Monitors the signals Linux 2.6.x OS is prebuilt; supports file system of a single SpaceWire link • LVDS signals from O • GNU C/C++ tool chain is included each node are buffered to the opposite nodet and monitored by an FPGA • Poweredn by an Koan external 5 V supply (included) withi onboard regulators for the various operatingr voltages Website: www.KoanSoftware.com required • 24 test points for each node Model: KaeilOS RSC No: 31907 P RoHS-compliant, compact Touch Panel Com- puters (TPCs) • TPC-66S 5.7" QVGA STN LCD le and TPC-66T 5.6" QVGA TFT LCD fanless touch- Fabricsg: Fibre Channel panel computers • Industrial-grade ultra-slim Comm Computer Intelligence Integration design • XScale PXA270 416 MHz processor inWebsite: www.ccii.co.za to minimize power consumption without sac- Model: 4Gbps Fibre Channel RSC No: 32135 rificing performance, a 10/100BASE-T Ether- S net port, two RS-232 ports, one RS-232/485 r port, an externally accessible CompactFlash slot, and Windows CE 5.0 bundled on 64 MB of o internal flash memory • Windows CE OS plat- F forms offer a flexible, open HMI environment for system integration solutions such as thin KaeilOS embedded and real-time Linux for client applications • Designed for use in harsh industrial applications by Koan is a GNU/ NEMA4/IP65-type environments Linux embedded distribution GPL Open A dual 4 Gbps Fibre Channel PMC adapter Source • KaeilOS includes Eclipse Integrated • Offers Fibre Channel communication links Development Environment (IDE) and debug- on multimode or single mode fiber media • LVDS ging instruments for embedded and real-time Autospeed of 1, 2, or 4 Gbps • Supports all systems • Based on Kernel 2.6.15 and 2.4.31 Fibre Channel topologies with full-duplex National Semiconductor • Supports all the processor families, x86, communication • Concurrent SCSI and IP Website: www.national.com ARM, and PPC protocol, RoHS compliant • Backwards com- Model: DS25BR1xx Buffers RSC No: 33075 patible with 32-bit and 33/66/100 MHz bus • Woodhead Data transfer via bus mastering to/from the Website: www.woodhead.com PCI bus • Integrated FPGA design reduces Model: SST DeviceNet card RSC No: 31781 costs and increases reliability

Fieldbus: CAN esd gmbh Website: www.esd-electronics.com Model: CAN-PCIe/2000 RSC No: 33087 Low-cost CAN interface board for PCI Express with one or two CAN channels • Allows access to two CAN networks running at dif- BradCommunications SST DeviceNet PC/104 DS25BR100, DS25BR110, and DS25BR120 are ferent baud rates • ISO 11898 and CAN 2.0B card connects a PC/104 computer to DeviceNet LVDS buffers that provide enhanced signal compliant • Complete opto-isolation (high- • Applications include PC control and HMI/OI/ integrity up to 3.125 Gbps, with jitter perfor- speed opto-couplers plus DC/DC converters) SCADA • OPC server, DLL driver, and diagnos- mance at 9 ps and lowest power at 100 mW • • Free CAN monitoring and analyzing software

104 / 2007 PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. The DS25BR100 features two levels of trans- Modem/Fax modem Power supply mit pre-emphasis and receive equalization, making it well-suited for use as a repeater Western DataCom BiRa Systems, Inc. device • The DS25BR110 features four levels Website: www.western-data.com Website: www.bira.com of equalization for use as an optimized Model: MobileCom XE RSC No: 31661 Model: 4720/4720A/4730 cPCI RSC No: 32165 receiver device • The DS25BR120 features four levels of pre-emphasis for use as an optimized driver device • Offered in eight-pin LLP packages, the 3.125 Gbps DS25BR1xx devices feature fully differential signal paths that ensure signal integrity and noise immu- nity • Buffers accept LVDS, Current-Mode Logic (CML), and Low-Voltage Positive Emit- ter Coupled Logic (LVPECL) input • Output High-voltage power supplies based on levels are fully LVDS compliant • The differ- CompactPCI bus architecture • Voltage range ential inputs and outputs are internally termi- is typically from -100 V to -5 KV • System nated with a 100-Ohm resistor to lower device High-speed digital 3G cellular modem for hardware based upon industry-standard input and output return losses, reduce com- Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO)- and High- CompactPCI/PXI • Current draw in a quies- ponent count, and minimize board space Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA)- cent state is low (typically < 1 mA) • Computer based cellular networks • Operates at carrier remote control and monitoring using an IP speeds that are currently available • For 1xEV- Ethernet network with LabVIEW • DC supplies Mass storage: SATA DO Rev.0 networks, throughput is typically should be modular with the modules supply- 1 Mbps; in HSDPA networks, modem through- y PQI Europe ing an array of voltagel ranges (typically ±100 V puts are typically 500 Kbps • Comes standard to ±5 KV) • Individual modules are stable to Website: www.pqieurope.com with GPS for navigation and location-based n Model: Turbo 2.5" IFD RSC No: 32454 5 percent of the set value • Scalable in nature services • 10/100BASE-T Ethernet and serial • Easy-to-maintain, small, robust design interfaces for easy installation • Packaged O on a PC/104 board with available stand-alonet or rack-mount chassis • Upgradeablen to 2xEV-DO and higher-speed HSDPA inetworks Processor: Geode when these higher-speed networksr are avail- WIN Enterprises Inc. able from the cellular carriersP Website: www.win-ent.com le Model: MB-07303 RSC No: 33007 Motiong control servo-Halbeck GmbH & Co.KG A 2.5" turbo IFD • An industrial storage inWebsite: www.servo-halbeck.com solution for flash-based products with 64 GB Model: POSYS 3104 RSC No: 31367 storage and SATA connection • Shock Sresis- tant • Vibration proof • Conservativer power consumption • Greater transfero bandwidth and more signal integrity over long distances • Minimum cable spaceF • RoHS compliant • PC/104-Plus CPU module with AMD Geode Compatible with IDE interface • No seek error LX800 processor • Supports AMD Geode and no noise • Low power consumption • No LX800-500 MHz CPU • One DDR socket up to latency delay • Shock resistant and antivibra- 1 GB memory • Dual 10/100 MBps PCI bus tion • Ultra DMA mode support Ethernet • Supports CRT, TTL, and TFT LCD interface • Two serial ports • Four USB 2.0 ports

Memory: General purpose Virtium Technology Processor: Other Website: www.virtium.com BCM Advanced Research Model: VL493T5166B-D5 RSC No: 32227 Four-axes PC/104 motion controller with Website: www.BCMCOM.com extensive interpolation functionality (2D/3D, Model: BOX5855 RoHS RSC No: 31154 bit pattern, and continuous interpolation) for servo and stepper motors • Absolutely simultaneous start/stop/continuous operation of all four axes (no update rates = real-time operation of each axis); 16 MHz clock bus • Four axes for DC-brushed/brushless servo or microstepping/stepper motors; each axis runs simultaneously • Supports hardware linear DDR2 ECC SODIMMs (SO-CDIMM and and circular interpolation, bit pattern inter- Intel Pentium M Mini PC • Intel Pentium M SO-RDIMM) • Memory densities available up polation, continuous interpolation, electronic 1.6 GHz with 400 MHz FSB CPU/Celeron M to 4 GB • JEDEC standard pin-out (pending gearing, and constant vector control • Sym- 1.3 GHz (optional) • Intel 82855GME GMCH ballot) • ECC support for embedded chipsets metrical or asymmetrical accel./decel. ramps and Intel 82801DB ICH4 • 1x installed 1 GB using x8 DRAM • Reduced loading on the for both profiles (S-curve and trapezoidal 184-pin DIMM socket PC2100 DDR non-ECC bus using register and PLL • High perfor- profile generation) memory/512 MB (optional) • Realtek ALC655 mance up to 667 Mbps/pin • Lead-free for AC’97 2.3 Sound Blaster Compatible Audio • RoHS compliance Intel 82541PI 10/100/1000 Mbps GbE interface

PC/104 and Small Form Factors Resource Guide 2007 / 105 ©2007 OpenSystems Publishing. Not for distribution. • 1x installed 40 GB IDE 2.5" HDD • 1x PCI • 2x COM/6x USB/1x parallel • Power LED and HDD for various gaming control functions • 32-bit LED • Input 100-240 V/50-60 Hz/4 A @ 115 V, 2 A options • GNU development tools • RedBoot 33 MHz 5 V/3.3 V PCI bus • 88-channel pro- @ 230 V, output 150 W • Mini PC (11" W x 10" D bootloader • 256 MB 64-bit wide DDR RAM • grammable digital I/O • Interrupt on input x 2.75" H) • RoHS (lead-free) 32 MB flash • Two 10/100/1000BASE-TX Ethernet change of state • 4x 16-bit programmer timer ports provided with IP stack • Two USB 2.0 • 512 KB battery backup SRAM • eight chan- (on-the-go) ports onboard • Expansion port nels, 16 events intrusion logger Space Micro, Inc. for PCI • Two additional USB 2.0 host ports on Website: www.spacemicro.com optional motherboard via PCI interface • Power Model: Proton 200k RH SBC RSC No: 32210 Anders Electronics supply provided • Two RS-232 ports • SCC, SMC Website: www.anders.co.uk configured • Onboard FPGA routed to reconfig- Model: CM-X270L RSC No: 32118 urable expansion port • Onboard JTAG header

System boards Lanner Electronics, Inc. y Website: www.lannerinc.com l Radiation-hardened space computer, Model: IAC-H672 RSC No: 33068 900 MFLOPS/4,000 MIPS • Powered by n Texas Instruments DSPs • Options include RH reconfigurable FPGA • 900 MFLOPS O (floating-point) and 4,000 MIPS (fixed-point) t processing speed • SEL > 70 LET (MeV/mg/ n Wireless LAN solution available in the cm2) SEU < 1 per 1,000 days TID 100 krad (Si) i Computer-On-Module market • Integrated SEFI 100 percent recoverable • Interfaces: r Wi-Fi 802.11b WLAN interface, allowing devel- CompactPCI, 32-bit, 33 MHz internal/external P opers to implement wireless connectivity in bus • 3.3 V I/O voltage • UART four-channel embedded and mobile computing applications buffered async with RS-422 e • Single or dual antenna options are supported, Half-size ISAl VIA Mark CoreFusion SBC with and the device is capable of operating at close VGA/LVDS/LAN/audio/CF/PC/104/PC/104-g Plus/ ranges with no antenna active • Onboard USB • Onboard VIA Mark 533 MHz/800 MHz Processor: XScale n SDRAM • Flash disk • 32-bit PCI bus • 100 Mbps iprocessor • PC/104 and PC/104-Plus expan- Ethernet • Sound codec with speaker and EZ-EMBEDDED sion options • Type I/II CF, DOC • Dual indepen- microphone support • Touch-screen controller Website: www.ezembedded.com Sdent displays; VGA, TFT, two-channel LVDS • • Peripheral interfaces include slave and host Model: Intel XScale PXA270 RSCr No: 32983 Realtek RTL8100B supports 10/100 MBps LAN USB ports, enabling keyboard and mouse sup- o • 2 COM, LPT, 4 USB 2.0, DIO, IrDA, LAN port • PCMCIA controller, hard disk interface • Optional PCI, LPC, and AC’97 buses • Built-in F Liantec Systems Corporation LCD adapter is provided, optimized for VGA Website: www.liantec.com (640 x 480/480 x 640 pixel) resolution, allowing Model: EPX-8800 RSC No: 31182 direct connection of VGA LCD panels

Video: Frame grabber Sensoray Co., Inc. An evaluation board for the Intel XScale Website: www.sensoray.com PXA270 processor • Full bus and peripheral Model: Model 2255 RSC No: 33021 signals are expanded through interfaces, including LCD, AC’97, IrDA, MMC/SD/CF card, USB, Bluetooth, Ethernet, camera, and key- Half-size ePCI-X embedded Pentium M SHB board • Capable of supporting PXA255 CPU with VGA, LVDS, SATA, GbE, USB 2.0, audio, board • Windows CE 4.2.net BSP • Dimen- and 64-bit/66 MHz PCI-X/PCI expandability • sions: 67 mm x 39 mm (CPU board), 167 mm PICMG half-size ePCI-X form factor at 191 mm x x 133 mm (expansion board) • -40 °C to +85 °C 122 mm • Intel embedded Pentium M/Celeron M Four-channel USB frame grabber • Simul- ambient temperature range available platform • Onboard LVDS, Intel GbE, audio, taneous capture from four composite video USB 2.0, CompactFlash socket • External dual sources • Total capture rate of 60 frames/sec USB ports on bracket • Supports 64-bit/66 MHz from all channels for NTSC • Two channels PCI-X or PCI bus interface Software: modeling tool at 30 frames/sec each • Four channels at 15 frames/sec each • Full frame rate capture Ultimate Solutions, Inc. Test systems on all channels in monochrome or scaled- Website: www.ultsol.com Acrosser Technology Co., Ltd. down modes • Multiple output formats and Model: Rattler 8347 Module RSC No: 32188 resolutions • Powered through USB • Easy- A functional unit for inclusion in OEM products Website: www.acrosser.com Model: AR-B2002 RSC No: 32123 to-use API • Multiple units supported by the • By embedding this unit, the parent system driver • Windows and Linux can utilize the full functionality of the module A PCI bus I/O control card designed for gam- • Onboard eCos and Linux operating system ing machine applications requiring digital I/O

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The second half of trade show season is upon us, but the end is Toughbook, also at these shows) and Itronix are following. near. The season starts in the fall just as the weather’s getting Defense prime General Dynamics acquired Itronix in Septem- nasty. Myriad conferences are held from October to April, ranging ber 2005, indicating the importance of rugged, cocooned COTS from military shows such as AUSA (Washington D.C. and Florida) electronic computers. In these systems, the mostly commercial and MILCOM to the galaxy-sized Consumer Electronics Show laptop electronics are housed in a semirugged or rubberized case and the more focused EclipseCon and RFID World. To date, to protect the guts from salt, fog, rain, shock, and vibration. I’ve spent a lot of time at military shows where packaging, ly temperature, and component-related issues take center stage. Another way of protecting electronicsn is as simple as the civilian Since PC/104’s ruggedness is finding homes in more defense Otterbox products designed for iPods, PDAs, smartphones, and applications, let me share some observations on packaging Small other consumer doodads.O I recently evaluated the 2G iPod nano Form Factor (SFF) boards. Otterbox case andt found it provided an exemplary way to protect SFF electronics. Using a watertight Lucite-like box, the nano Shoe boxes is easily insertedin and extracted while leaving easy access to the The biggest trend I’ve noted this season is rugged cases, which screenr and scroll wheel. Moreover, there’s a built-in headphone are often roughly the size of shoe boxes and sold into military Pjack that connects with the unit’s own jack, thus keeping out applications such as graphics subsystems, mission computers, water. My point is this: literally out-of-the-box thinking using I/O controllers, and all manner of special-purpose subsystems.le In simple cases like this or those from axio or Pelican might be all many cases – no pun – these rugged-looking, billet-style chassis that’s required to make a PC/104 or other SFF assembly rugged. are populated with PC/104, PC/104-Plus, and EPICg boards. At the recent AFCEA (Technet) West in sunnyi Sann Diego, I counted Final word of warning nearly 20 companies displaying these rugged boxes. Now that I’ve given readers some ideas of how to deploy SFFs S in rugged applications, it’s also appropriate to provide vendors The hope of most SFF vendorsr is that a catalog-listed box such with some cautionary words about doing business with the DoD. as the rugged mobile servero MIL-CORE or IND-CORE series As we went to press, defense contractor ITT Corporation was from Octagon Systems will attract customers’ attention but then found guilty by the U.S. District Court of providing technical be modified for aF production run. By building the catalog ver- data concerning a defense assembly to contractors in China, sions first, companies like Ampro, Diamond Systems, Parvus, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. Apparently ITT was shop- and VersaLogic demonstrate credibility (the thing actually ping for lower-cost manufacturing for the U.S. military’s night exists), and then create a modified COTS version to meet specific vision goggles – and ran afoul of arms export regulations. Total customer requirements. One of the “newbies” to me was a fine: $100 million. custom systems integrator called ACMA Computer. They show- cased a handful of these shoe boxes and seem to have the stripes The United States is very sensitive about keeping certain core to sell to the military via their government group and GSA-listed technologies inside the country, and there are Federal Acqui- products. They reminded me a lot of Advantech and Kontron, sition Regulations (FARs) and International Traffic in Arms but admittedly I haven’t visited ACMA’s facilities like I have Regulations (ITARS) rules that vendors must follow. The com- with these other two. pany Exostar, cofounded by BAE Systems, Boeing, Lockheed- Martin, Raytheon, and Rolls-Royce makes a business out of To me, the “original” rugged box was the CT-104 Can-Tainer helping coordinate export manufacturing logistics and has estab- by Tri-M Systems, which is licensed by a number of PC/104 lished an Export Control Working Group (ECWG) to aid suppliers. Designed as a rounded-off square tube that swallows companies. a PC/104 stack, the Can-Tainer proved the robustness of PC/104 assemblies in semirugged industrial and military applications. Lots of opportunities are out there: do your homework and pay Other companies have also improved on the Can-Tainer concept, close attention to the overall “package.” such as Macrolink and ACCES I/O with their purpose-built chassis.

Really COTS While creating off-the-shelf and semicustom chassis for SFFs is Chris A. Ciufo one way to package electronics, another is to cocoon the assem- PC/104 and Small Form Factors bly in a low-cost plastic case. This is the strategy many rugged www.smallformfactors.com laptop and Tablet PC companies such as Panasonic (with their [email protected]

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