IEI Technology Corp. (IEI), a global industrial PC innovator, has extensive R&D capabilities that can be fully leveraged to assist developers and integrators to innovate the next generation of System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms. SoC are the future engines of industrial embedded computing platforms where both single-board computer (SBC) sizes and speed-to-market are critical for industrial PC system developers and integrators. SoC devices integrate an entire computing and control system, including both the processor and the chipsets, onto a single devicechip. The integration of the entire system on a single reduces both the overall SBC development time and the footprint of the embedded Single Board Computer (SBC) where the SoC is installed. A smaller footprint enables industrial PC system developers and integrators to create systems for applications in space-restricted environments. The reduced board development time helps system developers increase their speed-to-market and can help them gain an important product lead-time, a critical strategic imperative for all technology companies. The Intel x86 Architecture also has a robust ecosystem of software and hardware developers who are ready to support application intensive small form factor designs. Intel's latest Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor SoC is a powerful embedded PC processing engine. The Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor SoC architecture is based on the Intel Pentium M processor ensuring high-frequency clock cycles. The Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor also supports the latest PCI Express* (PCIe*) communications bus ensuring fast data transmission between system components. Additionally, the Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor incorporates three Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) MACs and two controller area network (CAN) supporting the IEEE 1588 Time Synchronization for real time control and data networks. The Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor also has 36 general purpose input/output ports and comes with two UART controllers for serial communication. The Intel EP8057 also supports two SATA devices and two USB ports to provide a complete computing platform on a single device. The integrated Intel QuickAssist Technology allows developers to accelerate security, data path or TDM applications. The implementation of IA-32 on the Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor SoC combined with the support noted above, makes embedded systems using the Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor, suitable for integration into a wide-range of industrial devices. Potential market applications include industrial automation and embedded systems, IP telephony applications, small and medium business (SMB) security gateways, storage applications and aerospace systems. To fully leverage the performance advantages offered by the Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor, advanced customized SBCs may be developed for target applications. IEI Technology Corp. (IEI), a leading industrial PC and systems developer, has already developed an EPIC form-factor Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor SBC that leverages many of the features on the Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor product line. Some features include support for PCIe x4 and PCIe x1 lanes, support for one 2.0 GB DDR2 200-pin SO-DIMM and the implementation of two of the GbE MAC ports (leaving one in reserve). The EPIC Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor SBC from IEI also supports one SATA drive, one CompactFlash* card and one Mini-PCIe expansion device. Although IEI's EPIC Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor platform is a flexible and robust system, integrators may want to add and remove features from the board to match specific application needs and sizes. IEI has a world-class R&D design team able to rapidly develop embedded Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor systems leveraging as many or as few of the Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor product line features as required on any SBC form-factor according to OEM specifications. The OEM systems are designed in full partnership with the OEM and their needs and concerns are always carefully considered. Developing the SoC platforms in this way ensures the OEM gets the system they want with the functions they need on the desired form-factor. When the Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor SoC was launched, IEI CEO Teddy Kuo said, "IEI is excited to be partnering Intel in their release of the Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor SoC. The Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor SoC enables us to develop powerful, high-performance SBC with smaller footprints. IEI is already developing an EPIC form-factor Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor SBC and can easily scale the design of Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor systems according to the specific requirements of our clients. The Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor SoC is an exciting product that we expect will have a significant impact on the next generation of industrial platforms." * Intel and Intel Pentium M are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. ...

IEI Technology Corp. (IEI), a global industrial PC innovator, today announced the launch of the PICOe-GM45A half-size CPU card. The PICOe-GM45A is a unique 45 nm Intel Core 2 Duo processor platform because it combines both PCI Express (PCIe) and PCI edge connectors on a half-size form factor. Half-size CPU cards are commonly used in space-restricted industrial computing applications. However, most half-size CPU cards don't provide simultaneous support for both the PCI Express (PCIe) and PCI communication buses. Supporting only one of these communication buses restricts the expansion options available to system integrators and developers and inhibits their ability to create comprehensive systems. Previously the only solution was to either use a larger form factor CPU card (full-size) and sacrifice space or accept the design limitations and create limited systems that only supported a PCIe or PCI interface exclusively. IEI's proprietary half-size PICOe form-factor simultaneously supports both the PCIe and PCI communication buses. The PICOe-GM45A is a 45 nm Intel socket P Core 2 Duo processor platform and is the latest half-size PICOe CPU card from IEI. The 45 nm Intel Core 2 Duo is a low power processor with a 6.0 MB L2 cache. The 45 nm Intel Core 2 Duo processor on the PICOe-GM45A is interfaced to the powerful Intel GM45 graphics and memory controller hub (GMCH) through a front side bus (FSB) with a maximum speed of 1066 MHz. Two 800 MHz 2.0 GB dual-channel DDR2 SDRAM DIMM (system max. 4.0 GB) are supported by the PICOe-GM45A, which also supports VGA displays, 18-bit or 24-bit dual-channel LVDS displays and HDTV-out in single or dual-display format. The PICOe-GM45A also features an Intel ICH9M input/output controller hub (ICH). Four 3.0 Gb/s SATA drives are supported with support for SATA RAID being a customized option. Two PCIe gigabit Ethernet (GbE) controllers are also interfaced to the PICOe-GM45A through two of the PCIe lanes. Dual LAN connections ensure redundant network connections can be setup and the integrity of the network links to the system preserved if one link should fail. The PICOe-GM45A also has two RS-232 serial port connectors and supports seven high-speed USB 2.0 devices. The Intel ICH9 also supports high-definition audio and this is implemented on the PICOe-GM45A through a peripheral audio kit. Four PCIe and four PCI lanes are interfaced from the Intel ICH9M to edge connectors on the bottom of the PICOe-GM45A thereby facilitating PCIe and PCI expansion on the backplane. Although IEI already has a wide range of backplanes compatible with the PICOe form-factor, IEI can customize backplanes according to the application requirements of the end user. The PICOe-GM45A half-size CPU card is an ideal platform for high I/O throughput industrial computing applications that require high-performance, flexible expansion options, low power usage and a smaller footprint. However the support for multiple display formats combined with the high-performance, low-power 45 nm Core 2 Duo processor and compatibility with a wide range of motion detection cards makes the PICOe-GM45A ideal for machine vision applications. HD audio support also makes the PICOe-GM45A suitable for high-end multi-media applications where the video and audio outputs are both critical performance parameters. IEI is able to assist integrators and developers in designing their own systems from scratch. IEI has ready-made PICOe form-factor compatible backplanes and chassis. However, IEI can customize both the backplanes and chassis or develop new ones according to the specific needs of the embedded application. * Intel and Intel Core 2 Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. ...

IEI Technology Corp. (IEI), the global industrial PC innovator, today announced the launch of wide range of products based on the 45 nm Intel Atom processor N270. IEI Intel Atom platforms include single board computers (SBC) of varying form factors, embedded systems, Afolux panel PCs (PPC) and panel PCs (PPC). IEI choose the power-optimized Intel Atom processor N270 platform with 7-year life support for wide range of single board computers, embedded systems and panel PC. These platforms' applications required graphics-rich large displays, such as digital signage. The IEI Intel Atom SBC portfolio includes the following form factors: 3.5"(WAFER-ATOM), 5.25"(NOVA-ATOM), EPIC (NANO-ATOM), Mini-ITX (KINO-ATOM), half-size PCI Express (PICOe-ATOM) and full-size PICMG 1.0 (WSB-ATOM) SBC. The 45 nm Intel Atom processor N270 has a 1.60 GHz clock speed and a 533 MHz FSB with a 512 KB L2 cache. The Intel Atom processor is a low power. The Intel Atom is interfaced through the 533 MHz FSB to an Intel945GSE graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) which is in turn interfaced through a high-speed direct media interface (DMI) to an Intel Mobil ICH7-M I/O controller hub (ICH). The Intel 945GSE supports DDR2 memory modules, CRT graphics and both an LVDS and SDVO graphics port. In some IEI Intel Atom platforms, the SDVO ports is connected to a second LVDS connector through a Chrontel SDVO-to-LVDS transmitter. The LVDS connectors support both 18-bit and 36-bit single channel LVDS screens. The Intel ICH7-M ICH comes with four PCIe lanes. Two of these lanes are typically connected to external RJ-45 LAN connectors through a Gigabit Ethernet controller (GbE) to ensure the system has PCIe GbE connectivity. The remaining two PCIe lanes are connected to either edge connectors or expansion ports such as PCIe mini slots. The Intel ICH7-M chipsets also support up to four SATA drives, two IDE hard disks, AC'7 audio codecs and six USB 2.0 ports. All IEI Intel Atom platforms integrate other critical peripheral device connection features including RS-232 and RS-232/422/485 serial connectivity. The IEI Intel Atom platforms are sophisticated, low-power SBC that provide the essential features for a low-cost, high-throughput system. Some of the benefits of IEI's Intel Atom platforms include: High-performance 45 nm Atom processor ensures high data throughputs can be processed quickly, Multiple form-factor ensures multi-sized systems can be developed around the motherboard, Low-power input conserves electricity and reduces system-cooling requirements, Versatile LVDS and VGA graphics support enables connectivity to different display types. The application areas embraces, Digital Signage, Karaoke Machines, Kiosks, Multi-media devices, Point-of-Sales Systems and Surveillance. * Intel and Intel Atom are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. ...

Best performance-per-watt ETX® Computer-on-Module from Kontron

Eching, Germany, September 25, 2008 - The long-life ETX® 3.0 Computer-on-Module family of products (95 x 114mm) has a 45nm newcomer: The new Kontron ETX®-DC Computer-on-Module, based on the 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ processor N270 that Intel® today incorporated into the Embedded Roadmap, thereby ensuring 7 years long lifecycle support. Based on the Intel® Atom™ processor N270, the Kontron ...

The Kontron ETX®-CN8 optimizes energy consumption while offering excellent 3D graphics performance

Eching, Germany, July 8, 2008 – Kontron’s ETX® 3.0 conforming ETX®-CN8 Computer-on-Modules with the VIA C7® (1.5 GHz) or VIA Eden™ processors (500 MHz) are now available with the Windows Vista®-ready VIA CN896 chipset. The new Kontron ETX® 3.0 Computer-on-Modules impresses with its low-power consumption design without compromising on excellent 3D graphics performance in addition to planned ...

Computer-on-Module solutions for I/O intensive small form factor applications

Eching, Germany, July 2, 2008 – Kontron and Diamond Systems have entered a strategic partnership under Kontron’s ETX® Certified Design Partner program that bundles Kontron’s highly scalable ETX® Computer-on-Modules with Diamond Systems’ small form factor boards for I/O intensive data acquisition applications. With this agreement, Diamond Systems becomes the tenth global member and the fifth ...

Welcome to the mobile 3.0 Generation of ETX® Computer-On-Modules

Eching/Nuremberg, Germany, November 28, 2007 - Today, at the SPS/IPC/Drives in Nuremberg, Germany (Hall 7 / Booth 7-306), Kontron launched the ETX®-PM3, the new generation of Intel® Pentium® M and Celeron® M processor based computer-on-modules. The Kontron ETX®-PM3 joins the Kontron ETX®-LX, ETX®-CN8 and ETX®-CD to become the fourth member of Kontron's ETX® 3.0 generation of ...

COM Express Extension ensure 100 Percent Compatibility - a Must for all COM Express Designs

Eching, Germany & Taipei, Taiwan, June 5, 2007 - Today, Advantech and Kontron, the founders of the ETX® Industrial Group, unveiled the 'COM Express™ Extension', a document that offers optimized pin-outs for graphics and other core features for COM Express™ designs based on the PICMG COM.0 COM Express™ specification. In parallel with the launch of the COM Express™ Extension, Advantech and Kontron announced ...

Kontron ETX-CN8 Multimedia COM, Scalable from 400 MHz up to 1,5 GHz

Eching / Nuremberg, February 13, 2007 - Kontron introduced the RoHS-compliant Kontron ETX®-CN8 multimedia Computer-On-Module, the company's third ETX® 3.0-compliant module since the official launch of the ETX® 3.0 specification. The long term available Kontron ETX®-CN8 module is based on VIA C7® or the new Eden® processors scalable from 400MHz up to 1,5GHz, as well as the latest and future ...

Kontron Adds Value to COMs with its Certification for Independent Baseboard Design Companies

Eching / San Diego, November 28, 2006 - Due to the rapidly growing demand for custom baseboard designs that support the latest technologies including PCIe and multi-core, Kontron today announced the expansion and re-organization of the Kontron ETX® Certified Design Partner Program that was originally founded in the year 2000. The revamped ETX® CDP will support additional ETX® design partners and also Certified ...

New High-end ETX® Signals Continued Expansion of Defacto COM Standard

Eching, Germany, October 17, 2006 - With the launch of the Kontron ETX®-CD based on the Intel® Core™ Duo processor at the upcoming autumn European trade fairs, Electronica and SPS/IPC/Drives, Kontron underscores the long-term availability of the worldwide top-selling Computer-On-Module (COM) standard ETX®. This and other planned additions to the ETX® product line represent Kontron's commitment ...

Everything you need on a mere 130 mm x 155 mm

Eching/Germany, August 17, 2006 - Kontron introduces the ETX® miniBaseboard, an extremely compact ETX® baseboard for ETX® 3.0-compliant designs, with a mere 130 mm x 155 mm footprint. It serves as a universal development platform for ETX® 3.0 modules and is completely backward compatible with its ETX® predecessors. All of the state-of-the-art interfaces are dedicated, which accelerates application testing ...

2 x SATA implemented with 100 percent backwards compatibility

Eching/Germany, June 28, 2006 - Following the official approval of the ETX® 3.0 specification, Kontron introduces the first ETX® module with an enhanced feature set: the ETX®-LX. 2 x SATA have been implemented as a significant enhancement for ETX® 3.0 Computer-On-Modules (COMs) that are 100 percent backwards compatible with previous ETX® specifications. SATA is implemented by additional on-board PINs, ...

Now Arbor, Axiomtek and Blue Chip Technology Join the ETX® 3.0 Community too

Eching/Germany, June 19, 2006 - The ETX® 3.0 community is rapidly growing: Nine global and leading vendors now signed up to support the new 3.0 Specification of the world's best proven Computer-on-Module Standard ETX®, which was initiated by Kontron. The newest members of the ETX® Industrial Group now supporting ETX® 3.0 are Arbor, Axiomtek and Blue Chip Technology. MSC, Evalue, Adlink, Seco and ...

Aaeon and Seco Embrace ETX® 3.0

Eching/Germany, June 06, 2006 - Two more companies - Aaeon and Seco - have now signed on to support the new 3.0 Specification of the world's leading Computer-on-Module Standard ETX® , which was initiated by Kontron, and is supported by MSC, Evalue and Adlink. Other providers of ETX® modules also plan to support ETX® 3.0. To obtain a copy of the ETX® 3.0 specification, contact a local Kontron office or visit the ...

The Brand New ETX® Standard is Rapidly Adopted by

Eching/Germany, April 26, 2006 - Kontron, a leading embedded computer technology company, today announced that Evalue has adopted the new ETX® 3.0 standard for Computer-On-Modules (COMs). The first ETX® 3.0-compliant product sample from Evalue is expected to be released at the Computex fair in June 2006. The rapid adoption of the ETX® 3.0 standard by numerous leading vendors of ...

Kontron Innovates ETX® with True Long Term Support and 100% Compatibility

Eching, Germany, March 22th, 2006 - Kontron, a leading embedded computer technology company, today announced the release of the ETX® 3.0 specification for computer-on-modules (COMs). The new specification brings in 2 x Serial ATA without changing any of the ETX® pins, making new modules 100 percent pin-to-pin compatible with previous versions and ensuring long-term support for the vast ...

Greater efficiency and security

Eching/Stuttgart, Germany, March 7th 2006 - In emergency medicine and the rescue services, every second counts. Getting the right information at the right time is vital. For the first time, UMTS technology offers digital data exchange options with performance high enough that the technology can be used by the emergency medical services. Penta's Hercules Mobile Medical system platform implements a patient ...

RoHS-compliant COM: an added value alternative to the Geode™ GX1

Eching/Nuremberg, Germany, February 14th - Kontron introduces the ETX®-LX with the energy-saving 0.9 watt / 500 MHz AMD® LX800 processor, the RoHS-compliant added-value alternative for designs that have previously been based on the Geode™ GX1: for the first time in this performance class, the EMI-tolerant ETX®-LX offers 4 x USB 2.0, graphics integrated in the AMD® GEODE™ CS5536 chipset, and ...

Pure Intel® plus Dual Independent Graphics Power

Deggendorf, Germany, November 22, 2005 - Kontron Embedded Modules has equipped its recently introduced ETX®-P3T Computer-On-Module with additional graphics controllers and an additional x! The ETX®-P3Tx, the newest member of the ETX® product line, can use the added ATI Mobility Radeon M6 or M7 graphics controllers to show two independent processes on two different displays in real time. This ...

ETXexpress®-PM to deliver superior performance with Intel® Pentium® M processor and Intel® 915GM chipset at core of COM Express™ solution design

Deggendorf - February 2, 2005 - Kontron, a leading embedded computer technology company, is showcasing the capabilities of the ETXexpress®-PM, the first COM Express™ solution based on the Intel® Pentium® M processor 760 and new Intel® 915GM chipset, with a demonstration unit at Embedded World 2005. The lead product in Kontron new ETXexpress® Computer-On-Module (COM) product family, the ...

Intel pur zum attraktiven Preis

Deggendorf, 13. Januar 2005 - Kontron neuestes Computer-On-Module der ETX®-Produktfamilie ETX®-P3T ist mit ULV/LV Intel® Celeron® Prozessoren bestückt. Die ULV/LV Celeron® Prozessoren bestechen durch skalierbare Performance von 400 MHz über 733 MHz bis 1 GHz sowie überaus geringe Verlustleistung. Darüber hinaus bietet das mit den Chipsätzen i815 und ICH4 ausschließlich Intel®-basierte und damit ideal ...

ETX® Breaks Into the GHz Area for the First Time

Deggendorf - February 18, 2003 - Kontron's new ETX® CPU modules for customized applications include the ETX®-P3M with Intel® processors from 650MHz to 1.2 GHz and the ETX®-VE VIA EDEN/C3 with processors from 400 MHz to 800 MHz. These boards offer an extremely high functional density using the VIA Twister-T chipset and the fast 133 MHz front side bus. This allows the highest levels of performance to ...