Mini-ITX Embedded Board targets POS and kiosks.

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Measuring 17 x 17 cm, VIA VB7009 offers variety of CPU choices ranging from fanless 1.0 GHz VIA C7® to 1.6 GHz VIA C7®-D or 1.2 GHz dual core VIA Nano(TM) X2 processor. VIA VX900 MSP supports 4 GB DDR3 system memory and features VIA ChromotionHD 2.0 video processor providing hardware acceleration for VC1, H.264, MPEG-2, and WMV9 HD formats at resolutions up to 1080p. Rear I/O includes 1 VGA port, 4 USB 2.0 ports, 1 COM port, 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 1 PS/2 keyboard/mouse port, and 3 audio jacks.



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VIA Announces Latest VB7009 Mini-ITX Embedded Board



Extremely flexible, power efficient platform for POS and kiosks

Taipei, Taiwan, - VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced the VIA VB7009 embedded Mini-ITX board. Measuring only 17cm x 17cm, the VIA VB7009 Mini-ITX is an extremely flexible embedded board with top class functionality and performance for POS and kiosks.

The VIA VB7009 is a cost effective solution offering a broad range of power efficient VIA CPU choices, including the dual core VIA NanoTM X2 processor, providing superior flexibility to match customers' embedded computing needs. Paired with the VIA VX900 unified all-in-one media system processor, the VIA VB7009 Mini-ITX embedded board delivers a highly optimized platform that boasts stunning HD video performance of the most demanding video formats at resolutions of up to 1080p.

"The range of customer needs for interactive embedded devices is rapidly expanding," said Epan Wu Head of the VIA Embedded Platform Division, VIA Technologies, Inc. "The VIA VB7009 provides a flexible and cost effective solution that can be configured to satisfy a broad range of customer requirements."

VIA VB7009 Embedded Board

The VIA VB7009 Mini-ITX embedded board offers a wide variety of CPU choices ranging from a fanless 1.0GHz VIA C7® to more powerful options of either a 1.6GHz VIA C7®-D or 1.2GHz dual core VIA NanoTM X2 processor. In addition to enabling support for up to 4GB of DDR3 system memory, the VIA VX900 MSP features the VIA ChromotionHD 2.0 video processor, boasting comprehensive hardware acceleration for the latest VC1, H.264, MPEG-2 and WMV9 HD formats at screen resolutions of up to 1080p without incurring a heavy CPU load.

Rear I/O includes one VGA port, four USB 2.0 ports, one COM port, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, one PS/2 keyboard/mouse port and three audio jacks for line-in/out and mic-in. Onboard pin headers provide support for an additional four USB 2.0 ports, three COM pin headers, an LPC connector, SMBus connector, PS/2 support, audio jacks, and LVDS. The VIA VB7009 is fully compatible with Microsoft® and the most popular Linux operating systems and is available in a variety of configurations.

For more information about the VIA VB7009 embedded board please visit: www.via.com.tw/en/products/embedded/ProductDetail.jsp?productLine=1&id=1770

About VIA Technologies, Inc.

VIA Technologies, Inc is the foremost fabless supplier of power efficient x86 processor platforms that are driving system innovation in the PC, client, ultra mobile and embedded markets. Combining energy-saving processors with digital media chipsets and advanced connectivity, multimedia and networking silicon enables a broad spectrum of computing and communication platforms, including its widely acclaimed ultra compact mainboards. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, VIA's global network links the high tech centers of the US, Europe and Asia, and its customer base includes the world's top OEMs and system integrators. www.via.com.tw

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