Industrial Box Computer offers fault resilient boot.
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Based on 400 MHz Atmel AT91SAM9G20 CPU, Linux-ready Matrix-516 provides 64 MB SDRAM and 128 MB NAND Flash as well as multiple I/O interfaces, including 2 LANs, 8 x isolated RS-485 serial ports, 2 x USB hosts, 1x micro-SD, and 21 x GPIOs. Normally, Matrix-516 boots up from NAND Flash. However, Data Flash in Matrix-516 includes backup Linux file system as well, which will automatically boot up computer in case primary NAND Flash fails.
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Artila Releases ARM9 Linux Computer with 8-Port Isolated RS-485
Mean and Lean Embedded Computer with Fault Resilient Boot
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Artila Electronics, the leading designer and manufacturer of Linux-ready ARM9 industrial PC, is proud to release Matrix-516, the new generation of its ARM-based box computer. Artila’s Matrix-516 industrial box computer is a small form-factor, low power consumption, and Linux-ready computing platform. With a 400MHz Atmel AT91SAM9G20 CPU, 64MB SDRAM and 128MB NAND Flash inside, Matrix-516 ensures system high performance. Matrix-516 is equipped with multiple I/O interfaces, including 2 LANs, 8 x isolated RS-485 serial ports, 2 x USB hosts, 1x micro-SD and 21 x GPIOs. It is easy to develop pure C/C++programs or Web-based applications such as SQLite+ and PHP to run on top of the Matrix-516.
Matrix-516 is a reliable embedded computer to be used as an unattended controller 24/7 non-stop. It is ideal for all kinds of industrial applications, including intelligent transportation system (ITS), building automation, energy-saving system, and factory automation.
Matrix-516 also provides a useful fail-safe design for system backup and recovery. Normally, Matrix-516 boots up from its NAND Flash. However, the Data Flash in Matrix-516 includes a backup Linux file system as well, which will automatically boot up Matrix-516 in case the primary NAND Flash fails. If the Matrix-516 boots up from the Data Flash, a menu-driven program will appear to help users restore NAND Flash images from a USB pen drive or an SD card.
About Artila
Artila Electronics is an emerging force in the industrial computer field, dedicated to minimizing mass while maximizing utility. Unlike other industrial computer providers in the market who mainly use x86 plus Windows solutions, Artila focuses on ARM-core RISC CPUs with embedded Linux solutions, matched with Artila's 10 plus years of experience in RS-232/422/485 industrial communication and TCP/IP networking. Artila's product range consists of Serial-to-Ethernet embedded modules, ARM9/Linux box computers, and ARM9/Linux SOMs (system-on-modules).
Please visit www.artila.com for more product information.
