Fanless Computer withstands rugged environments.
Press Release Summary:
Supplied with all electronics in 9.3 x 10.2 x 3.35 in. housing, embedded SBC-based ReadySystem(TM) Fanless suits harsh environments that are dusty and dirty or require noise-free operation. It supports Intel® Pentium® M processors up to 1.4 GHz and offers range of I/O: VGA DB15 output, USB 2.0, RS-232 serial ports on DB9 connectors, audio, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, and Ethernet. Computer allows integration of up to 2 PCI-104 or PC/104-Plus cards as well as 2.5 in. HDD or SATA drive.
Original Press Release:
Ampro Introduces ReadySystem(TM) Fanless for Rugged Environments
Small form factor system enables embedded applications with high-end graphics and I/O BOSTON, MA, September 18, 2007. - Ampro Computers, Inc., a leading supplier of standards-based computer systems, single board computers (SBCs), and computer-on-modules (COMs), introduced today at the Embedded Systems Conference the new ReadySystem(TM) Fanless computer based on the EPIC form factor ReadyBoard(TM) family of embedded SBCs. The new ReadySystem Fanless is an ideal solution for harsh environments that are dusty and dirty, or require high reliability or noise free operation. ReadySystem Fanless computers complement Ampro's existing ReadySystem industrial computers, offering support for Intel® processors up to 1.4 GHz, high performance graphics, and robust I/O including Gigabit Ethernet, Serial ATA (SATA) storage in certain models, and USB 2.0. "With Ampro's new ReadySystem(TM) Fanless computer, we continue to offer system products that meet our customers demanding requirements," said Joanne Mumola Williams, president and CEO of Ampro. "Thanks to the mechanical design and the quality of Ampro SBCs used, our ReadySystem Fanless brings a level of reliability that allows our customers to deploy systems and applications into a wide range of environments." ReadySystem Fanless features a choice of Ampro ReadyBoard SBC up to 1.4 GHz Pentium® M processor and all electronics in a compact housing, only 236 x 261 x 85mm (9.3"x10.2"x3.35"). It includes a robust set of I/O with a VGA DB15 output, (2) USB2.0 ports, (2) RS-232 serial ports on DB9 connectors, audio (In, Out, and Mic.), PS/2 keyboard and mouse (shared), and up to two Ethernet interfaces. Optional additional serial and USB ports are available. ReadySystem Fanless allows the integration of up to (2) PCI-104 or PC/104-Plus cards for extraordinary flexibility in tailoring the computing solution to specific I/O requirements. The system allows room for a 2.5 inch hard drive. A Serial ATA (SATA) drive is supported when the ReadyBoard 820 is installed. The small dust and noise free system allows OEMs and system integrators to build high performance automation, digital signage, control, acquisition, and gaming applications with ReadySystem Fanless computers. Ampro's ReadySystem Fanless computer products are offered with Windows® XP, Windows XP Embedded, Windows CE, and Linux® 2.6 operating systems to help customers, OEMs, and system integrators rapidly deploy Ampro products into their small form factor application environments. Pricing and Availability The ReadySystem Fanless is available in 60 days with the ReadyBoard 800 and will be available in Q1 2008 with the ReadyBoard 820. Contact Ampro Computers for pricing. For product photo, please use the following link: www.ampro.com/assets/images/ReadySystem_Fanless.jpg About Ampro Computers, Inc. Ampro Computers, Inc. is a leading global provider of modular embedded computing solutions for OEM applications. Ampro's mission is to provide time saving solutions for embedded systems designers that accelerate the product deployment process. Ampro pioneered the embedded PC industry creating the popular PC/104 and EBX standards, and recently co-invented the new EPIC and EPIC Express standards. Ampro offers the ReadySystem, ReadyPanel, and MightySystem Computers as complete off-the-shelf industrial computer solutions, ETX, XTX, and COM Express Computer-on-Modules, PC/104-compatible CoreModule CPUs and MiniModule I/O expansion products, EBX form factor LittleBoard single-board computers (SBCs), EPIC form factor ReadyBoard SBCs, and Mini-ITX form factor MightyBoard SBCs. For more information about Ampro Computers, please visit www.ampro.com. AMPRO is a registered trademark and CoreModule, LittleBoard, Little Board, MightyBoard, MightySystem, MiniModule, ReadyBoard, ReadyPanel and ReadySystem are trademarks of Ampro Computers, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
