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PCI-Bus Timing Boards support Sun Solaris v10.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:47:55 -0500

Timing boards are available with Solaris 10 software driver package, which allows for integration of precision timing applications into Solaris OS environment. Driver allows for set-up and control of local clock synchronization to references such as GPS or IRIG timecode. It also offers ability to generate time-based interrupts for external events, alarms, and periodic signals. Other features include support for multi-threaded applications running on multiprocessor machines.

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USB 2.0 Core Modules address embedded applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:47:41 -0500

ExtremeUSBÂ® 2.0 Core 2100 Module daughter boards enable true 480 Mbps USB 2.0 connectivity/extension over distances up to 100 m for Cat5 and up to 10 km for fibre optics. Supporting USB 2.0 and classic 1.1 host controllers without requiring additional software drivers, these SFF embedded modules let users locate USB 2.0 devices remotely from PC Host. Areas of use include embedded medical, industrial automation, and KVM applications.

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Embedded Module implements .NET Micro Framework.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:43:11 -0500

Based on an ARM7 LPC2468 70 MHz processor, Embedded Master(TM) offers FAT File System and USB host capabilities on 1.55 x 1.55 in. board. Developers can run C# managed code inside Embedded Master(TM) or use Visual Studio to create and debug programs. Embedded Master(TM) adds additional features to .NET Micro Framework, allowing access to files on SD/MMC cards and USB memory devices. With embedded USB host stack, other USB devices can be used as well.

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IEPE Signal Conditioning Board features 4 channels.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:38:38 -0500

Intended for OEM applications, Model 4007 4-channel IEPE signal conditioning board features 2 outputs labeled AC and DC for each channel. Each channel is equipped with variable low pass filter of 3 and 10 kHz, and channel 1 features logical output for fault detection. Requiring 20-36 Vdc, unit needs only one constant voltage supply for all 4 channels. With PCB-based physical configuration, it measures 5 x 4 in. with 4 standoffs each 0.5 in. high.

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Mezzanine Card utilizes FPGA technology for DSP applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:51:45 -0500

Available in 5 ruggedization levels, XMCV5 Mezzanine Card offers choice of 3 XilinxÂ® Virtex(TM)-5 FPGAs: FX100T, SX95T, and LX110T. It can be mounted on range of GE Fanuc 3U and 6U SBCs, is compliant with VITA-42 XMC standard, and is available in both PCIeÂ® and Serial RapidIO configurations. Other configuration options include air-cooled and conduction-cooled form factors. XMCV5 is designed for DSP applications in ground mobile, airborne fixed- and rotary wing, and naval applications.

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Mezzanine System speeds development of board-level solutions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:38:26 -0500

Featuring modular design, Micro Mezzanine System provides range of FPGA-based carrier boards and variety of 1Â¼ in. square electrical conversion modules that can be assembled in thousands of combinations. Users can incorporate multiple functions on single board, go from prototype to production with single product, use available system expansion capacity, and build application-specific solutions. Since FPGAs and modules can be upgraded or replaced, system is obsolescence proof.

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AdvancedMC Processor Module balances power, performance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:37:11 -0500

Single-width, mid-size AdvancedMC(TM) Processor Module, AMC-1000, incorporates dual-core 64-bit processor and server-class integrated 3100 chipset for optimal power consumption, computing power, and I/O bandwidth. With dual GbE links, flexible PCIe x8 bandwidth, and UXGA color analog display, product provides ATCAÂ® and MicroTCA(TM) adopters with flexible, high-speed data transport configurations suited for communications, military, medical, and industrial automation applications.

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System-on-Module targets rugged, embedded applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 22 May 2008 08:01:57 -0500

Based on 1.5 GHz PowerQUICC III MPC8548 processor, ESMexpressÂ®-based XM50 accommodates 2 GB of soldered DDR2 SDRAM memory with ECC, in addition to non-volatile SRAM and FRAM. Interfaces are comprised of 3 Gigabit Ethernet channels, 6 USBs with host function, 1 USB with client function, and 3 SATA connections. PCI Express link can be configured with 1, 2, 4, or 8 lanes. With max total power dissipation of 12 W, XM50 operates from -40 to +85Â°C with conduction or convection cooling.

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XTX Module offers rich I/O and expansion features.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 02 May 2008 07:58:08 -0500

Compatible with ETX Rev 2.7, but not for pin definition of X2 connector, XTX-915 implements serial technologies into X2 connector that bundles SATA and PCI-Express to replace ISA interface on ETX module. Module is equipped with IntelÂ® Socket 478-based PentiumÂ® M/CeleronÂ® M processors and 200-pin DDR II 400/533 SODIMM. It supports CRT/LCD simultaneous/dual view displays and accommodates 4 PCI-Expressx1, four 32-bit PCI, one LPC bus, one SMBus, and one IÂ²C interface for expansion.

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PCB Laminate provides 40-80 nF/sq in. capacitance density.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:45:14 -0500

SuperBC(TM) laminate delivers performance for Buried CapacitanceÂ® applications for providing bypass capacitance inside silicon chip packages and high-performance PCBs. It utilizes base 1 or 2 mil BC core onto which additional 8 micron or thinner high Dk dielectric layers are added to form composite capacitance core. Multiple dielectrics can be added to boost bulk planar capacitance values or segregate Power Distribution System by different voltage levels or noise budgets.

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Development Board is suited for ARM1176JZF-STM processor.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:49:15 -0500

RealViewÂ® Platform Baseboard is designed to enable rapid development of ARMv6 architecture-based software applications, security critical applications using ARMÂ® TrustZoneÂ® technology, and balanced processor workload energy consumption applications using Dynamic Voltage Frequency Scaling (DVFS). It features Development Chip including ARM1176JZF-S processor and all performance critical components of standard ASIC, such as LCD controller and dynamic/static memory controllers.

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PMC Card provides modular embedded security solution.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:01:05 -0500

Model PMC-110 CryptoNet embedded board includes firewall, intrusion detection, network address translation, IPSec, and hardware-enabled cryptographic engines, enabling designers to add network security functionality to VME, VPX, CompactPCI, and other host embedded boards. Unit features 667 MHz Freescale MPC8555E processor with 256 MB of DDR1 with ECC, 256 MB boot flash, 2 x 10/100/1000 GbE ports, RS232 serial port, COP interface, I2C interface, and 64-bit 66 MHz PCI bus.

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Baseboard targets software validation/small-volume projects.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 07:33:22 -0500

Measuring 170 x 145 mm and 1U high, COM Express-compliant ETXexpressÂ® miniBaseboard includes PCI express x1 slot, ExpressCard54 slot on backside, 32-bit PCI slot, GbE, and 6 USB 2.0 interfaces. Storage media can connect to ETXexpress computer-on-modules via 4 SATA interfaces and device also offers CF card slot and 44-pin IDE interface. Additional graphics are connected through DVI output and digital sound is provided via optical SPDIF connector and pin header.

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PCI-Express-Based Card targets network security applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:30:45 -0500

Express DS 255 features built-in lossless compression and can process SSL, IPsec, and DTLS protocols at over 400 K packets/sec up to 2 Gbps, while supporting 200 K individual encryption/compression sessions. Packets for multiple protocols can be intermixed at random with no degradation in performance. Encryption is provided using Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), triple DES, and ARC4; Public Key algorithms include RSA, DH, and DES; and board includes random number generator.

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SBCs are designed on EBX platform.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:01:47 -0500

Featuring Intel Pentium MÂ® processor and 855 GME chipset, Cobra single board computers include on-board support for up to 2 GB RAM, Ethernet, USB, serial communication, and analog and digital I/O. Model EBX-12p operates in 0Â° to + 60Â°C range while EBX 12t has extended range of -40Â° to + 85Â°C. Specialized reliability features include TVS devices to protect against ESD damage, watchdog timer, CPU temperature sensor, and OEM-enhanced, field-upgradeable embedded BIOS.

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Mini-ITX Motherboard ensures secure transactions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 07:41:17 -0500

Incorporating IntelÂ® Q965 Express chipset with 4 GB Dual Channel DDR2 800 SDRAM max, iQ965-CI supports Intel LGA 775 Core Duo/Core(TM) 2 Duo and PentiumÂ® 4/CeleronÂ® D processors up to 1,066 MHz. Onboard Trusted Platform Module security system accompanies other features such as 5.1 and 2-CH amplified audio streams, Intel GMA3000 graphics, and one PCI Express x16 slot with ADD2 VGA/LVDS/DVI/HDMI support. Connectivity is provided via one Gigabit LAN, 2 SATA, 6 USB, and 2 serial ports.

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ATX Motherboard is based on IntelÂ® Q35 Express chipsets.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 07:45:52 -0500

Supporting IntelÂ® Core(TM)2 Quad/Duo and CeleronÂ® 400 Sequence processors up to 3.8 GHz with 800/1,066/1,333 MHz system bus, MB930 is designed with 4 dual-channel DDR2 memory sockets to deliver up to 12.8 GB/s (DDR2 800 dual 6.4 GB/s) of bandwidth and 8 GB memory addressability. Network connectivity is provided via single 10/100 Ethernet or dual Gigabit Ethernet configuration, and on-board Serial-II ATA connectors. Expandable board also offers multiple connectivity options.

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Mini-ITX Motherboard supports multiple displays.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 07:44:34 -0500

Built around IntelÂ® Core 2 Duo processor, mobile IntelÂ® 945GM Express northbridge, and ICH7-M southbridge, i945GM3-DCQI supports onboard LVDS in both dual-channel 18-bit or single-channel 24-bit, with resolutions to 2,048 x 1,536 @ 75 Hz. Multi-purpose platform supports 64-bit PCI expansion slot, two 300 MB/s series ATA ports, and CompactFlash slot in addition to 4 x COM, 8 x USB, 2 x SATA, and 16-bit GPIO. Additoonal offerings include 5.1 channel amplified audio output and GigaLAN.

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Mini-ITX Motherboard is optimized for processing, graphics.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:48:25 -0500

IntelÂ® 945GM-based AIMB-253L integrates Intel GMA 950 graphics controller with 256 MB shared video memory and DirectXÂ® 9 3D hardware acceleration. Along with dual LAN connectivity, board supports connectivity via 4 x USB 2.0; 3 x RS-232, and 2 x RS-422/485 ports; and one parallel port as well as expansion via PCI Express x16 or 32-bit PCI slot. RoHS-compliant board, suited for panel PC, POS, kiosk, and medical uses, also includes 2 SATA II 300 MB/s connectors and LVDS/VGA ports.

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Network Communications Boards are offered with WiFi modules.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:44:08 -0500

Measuring 93 x 20 mm, netmicroSD-vx expansion board and netwifi-microSD-vx board enable SFF computers to provide USB Host, Bluetooth, 802.11g, 100MBit Ethernet, and Flash storage. Available with WiFi modular upgrade, netmicroSD-vx combines microSD card slot with 10/100MBit Ethernet. Offered with choice of 2 WiFi modules conforming to FCC or EU requirements, netwifi-microSD-vx combines 802.11b/g with 10/100Mbit Ethernet and microSD card slot.

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