Embedded SBCs are built around Intel Xeon processor 5500.
Press Release Summary:
Leveraging Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series, embedded SBC systems deliver video and 3D rendering capabilities that support requirements of military simulations, healthcare imaging, and video surveillance applications. PCIe 2.0 support addresses industry requirements to leverage latest GP/GPU and Cell processing technology, and Intel QuickPath Technology lets users design applications that capitalize on system's optimized memory bandwidth and minimized latency.
Original Press Release:
New Line of Embedded Computers Feature Xeon Processor 5500
WAUKESHA, Wis., May 1 -- Dedicated Computing announced a new generation of embedded, single-purpose computer systems based on the Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series. The new systems from Dedicated Computing offer advanced performance features, efficient thermal and power characteristics, plus the ability to work with industry-leading applications.
The PCIe 2.0 support provided in the Intel® 5520 chipset addresses pressing industry requirements to leverage the latest GP/GPU and Cell processing technology. "We have been able to capitalize on the inherent advantages of the new architecture to provide our customers with an unprecedented level of computational power," reported Design Engineering Manager John Grosskopf. "We credit the Intel Xeon processor 5500 series for making this the fastest system we have seen using Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) components."
Asked for a specific example, Grosskopf pointed to improved handling of video and 3D rendering tasks. "This opens the door to a number of opportunities in military simulations, healthcare imaging and video surveillance. The new Intel® QuickPath Technology allows our customers to design applications that capitalize on the system's improved memory bandwidth and low latency. For example, they might match the huge I/O capacity with a new sensor array to process graphics with associated analytics, all in real time."
In addition to features related to the Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series, Dedicated Computing's new generation of embedded systems will have shorter chassis depth, active cooling solutions and improved acoustic signatures.
Ed Allen, Dedicated Computing Executive Vice President, emphasized that cooperative product development between ecosystem vendors and Dedicated Computing has been a contributing factor to the explosion of new COTS system offerings. "Close linkages with Intel and other industry leaders allows us to respond quickly to specific customer needs. That's how we enable Time to Market."
