Computer-On-Modules suit embedded applications.
Press Release Summary:
Based on COM Express standard, Plug-N-Run(TM) G4 Modules offer choice of CPUs and include on-board 2D/3D graphics, one x16 PCI Express Graphics expansion link at 40 Gbit/sec, four x1 PCI Express links for aggregate throughput of 10 Gbit/sec, and dual SerialATA-150 links for aggregate bandwidth of 300 Mbyte/sec. Units offer up to 2 GByte DDR2 memory expansion, dual LVDS and SDVO channels, as well as USB 2.0 ports. They are compatible with Linux®, BSD, and Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and XP®.
Original Press Release:
PFU Demonstrates First COM Express Modules at the PICMG/VITA Bus & Board Conference
PFU leads in launching products based on the new COM Express standard.
Santa Clara, California, - February 1, 2005 - PFU Ltd, a Fujitsu group company, and PFU Systems, Inc., US subsidiary of PFU Ltd, demonstrated today first samples of PFU's 4th generation Plug-N-Run(TM) modules, the Plug-N-Run G4. These modules are based on the COM Express standard, a new and open PICMG industry standard for PCI Express Computer-on-Modules. With this announcement PFU is demonstrating its commitment to the COM market in general and to the COM Express standard in particular. PFU is an original sponsor of the COM Express PICMG standard and contributed its vast experience with its highly reliable and highly successful System-on-Modules, aka Computer-on-Modules, known as the Cardprocessor in the Japanese market and as the Plug-N-Run(TM) and RazorBlade® in the US market.
"With the Plug-N-Run G4 product line we are taking embedded computing to an entirely new performance level," said Hirotake Shinde, director engineering computer products group of PFU Ltd. "Through the combination of advanced CPUs and chipsets with PCI Express and SATA, and PFU's expertise in advanced design and manufacturing of highly reliable and cost-effective products, we are delivering to our customers best-in-class COM Express modules."
"PFU is committed to the new COM Express standard and the Plug-N-Run G4 is just the beginning," said Kishan Jainandunsing, vice president technology and business development of PFU Systems, Inc., US subsidiary of PFU Ltd. "Expect to hear more COM Express product announcements from us in the coming months."
Plug-N-Run G4 Features and Availability
Main features are:
Compliant with the COM Express standard
Large choice of CPUs
On-board high-performance 2D/3D graphics
One x16 PCI Express Graphics expansion link at 40Gbit/sec
Four x1 PCI Express links for an aggregate throughput of 10Gbit/sec
Dual SerialATA-150 links for aggregate bandwidth of 300Mbyte/sec
Up to 2 GByte DDR2 memory expansion
Dual LVDS and SDVO channels
VGA & TV Out
LAN
USB 2.0 ports
PCI bus and ATA100 IDE channel
AC '97 audio
Optional heat spreader
Compatibility with Linux®, *BSD and Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and XP®.
Limited sample quantities will be available in March 2005 and general availability is scheduled for May 2005.
About the COM Express Standard
The COM Express standard is a PICMG initiative for the definition of an open industry standard for Computer-on-Modules, aka System-on-Modules. COM Express is defined to allow PCI and IDE to co-exist with PCI Express and SATA for a smooth path of migration to legacy-free platforms. The COM Express standard has been formulated with the objective to appeal to a broad set of embedded industry segments, both vertically within and horizontally across segments. It has been defined to be processor and chipset agnostic, broadening its appeal by allowing module manufacturers to make choices that best fit applications. The standard is also future-proof by providing headroom for PCI Express and SATA data-rate doubling in PCI Express Gen2 and SATA-300.
For more information on COM Express, contact your PICMG representative, or the PFU Systems web site at [http://PFUsystems.com/lm_comx/index.html]
About PFU Ltd
PFU Ltd is a leading manufacturer of embedded solutions. The company is a privately held joint venture with principal shareholders Fujitsu Ltd, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd, Panasonic Communications Co. Ltd and Uchida Yoko Co. Ltd. PFU is dedicated to the highest standards of product quality, customer service and business practices. PFU Systems, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of PFU Ltd. PFU and PFU Systems are Affiliate Members of the Intel® Communications Alliance.
For further information, contact Robert Saft, Director Of Product Marketing, at robert.saft@PFUsystems.com, tel. +1.408.236.3042. To download a complete press kit, visit the PFU Systems web site at [http://PFUsystems.com]
About the Intel® Communications Alliance
The Intel® Communications Alliance is a membership-based alliance program comprised of communications and embedded developers and solution providers. Members are committed to providing a strategic supply line of standards-based solutions to the communications and embedded market segments. Further information is available: [http://intel.com/go/ica]
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