PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY
Compact Form Factor Computer-on-Module for Industrial Temperatures
A compact form factor COM Express Type 2 Computer-on-Module is specifically designed for use in the industrial temperature E2 range from -40° to +85°C. The new microETXexpress-XL from Kontron features the Intel Atom processor Z520PT and Intel System Controller Hub US15WPT. The microETXexpress-XL with the robust COM Express Type 2 connector is specifically designed for applications under extreme environmental conditions ranging from very high to very low temperatures, and especially stressful cycling thermal conditions such as in UAVs, which experience high temperatures on the ground and extremely low temperatures at their operational altitude. All components of the microETXexpress-XL are fully industrial temperature rated and are vendor-confirmed to withstand temperatures from -40° to +85°C. Within the dimensions of its compact footprint (95 mm x 95 mm), the Kontron microETXexpress-XL offers a comprehensive feature set. Based on the Intel Atom processor Z520PT, it supports up to 2 Gbytes of soldered DDR2 system memory and even offers room for an optional onboard 2 Gbyte Solid-State Drive (SSD) on the module. Furthermore, taking advantage of the full bandwidth of the COM Express Type 2 connector, it offers 1x Gigabit Ethernet, 1x Serial ATA, 1x PATA and 8x USB 2.0, as well as 2 PCI Express x1 Lanes and PCI for customer-specific extensions. With the SDVO port for DVI, SDTV and HDTV along with 24-bit single channel LVDS, the Kontron microETXexpress-XL offers extensive connectivity options for various displays and monitors. Intel High Definition audio rounds out the feature set. These extensive features make the Kontron microETXexpress-XL one of the most I/O-rich compact FF Computer-on-Modules available for extreme environments. The Kontron microETXexpress-XL supports Linux, QNX, VxWorks as well as Windows XP, XPe and CE. Kontron, Poway, CA. (888) 294-4558. [www.kontron.com].
PCI/104-Express SBC with Core2 Duo/Celeron M Processors
High-Density 16-bit D/A PMC Module with Software-Selectable Output Ranges
Advanced Digital Logic, San Diego, CA. (858) 490-0597. [www.adl-usa.com].
Tews Technologies, Halstenbek, Germany. +49 (0) 4104 4058-0. [www.tews.com].
A PCI/104-Express single board computer is based on the Intel Core 2 Duo / Celeron M Small Form Factor (SFF) processors and the Intel GS45 Express (Cantiga) chipset. Based on the 45nm process, the ADLGS45PC from Advanced Digital Logic sets a new standard with managed thermals, combined with superior performance in an embedded PCI/104-Express form factor. The Intel Core 2 Duo SFF and Celeron M SFF processors guarantee genuine Intel architecture to small form factor and thermally constrained markets. The Intel GS45 Express GMCH coupled with the Intel ICH9M-E I/O controller hub offers an impressive list of high-performance features that make full-size board makers nervous. The ADLGS45PC takes advantage of these features by delivering high performance and managed thermals in a compact form factor. The Intel graphics controller drives a CRT to 2048x1536 and/ or 18/24/36/48-bit LVDS LCD to 1600x1200 resolution. Memory is added via an SODIMM204 socket that will accept up to 2 Gbytes of DDR3-1066 DRAM. In addition to ACPI/APM functions, the ADLGS45PC has the following features: 8x USB 2.0, 2x RS232/422/485 COM ports, PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse, LPT, AC97 Sound / 7.1 HDA and 2x 10/100/1000MBit LAN. The ADLGS45PC also includes four onboard SATA 3 Gbyte ports with RAID 0/1/5/10 support.
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A standard single-wide 32-bit PMC module provides 32 or 16 channels of 16-bit analog outputs. The TPMC554 is ideal for applications in industrial, transportation and COTS aerospace/defense. The TPMC554 from Tews Technologies features software selectable output voltage ranges of 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-10.8V, ±5V, ±10V or ±10.8V, which can be individually set per channel. The conversion time is typically 10 µs and the DAC outputs are capable to drive a load of 2 kΩ, with a capacitance up to 4000 pF. The double-buffered DACs allow simultaneous update of all channels for simulation applications. A sequencer on the TPMC554 supports the periodic updating of enabled channels with a sequence timer range from 10μs to 11.93h. In addition to the double-buffered distributed RAM inside the FPGA, the TPMC554 provides 2M x 16-bit external SRAM to store values that are known in advance. This feature can also be used to periodically output any kind of waveform or bit pattern. The size of the FIFO for each DAC channel is adjustable. Physical connectivity is achieved through a HD68 SCSI 3 type front I/O connector. Each TPMC554 is factory calibrated. The calibration information is stored in an onboard serial EEPROM unique to each PMC module. The TPMC554 operates in extended temperature range (-40° to +85°C) standard. All Tews Technologies products feature a five-year warranty. Driver software is provided for operating systems including VxWorks, Windows, Linux, LynxOS, Integrity and QNX6.