Panel PC features scalable multicore processors.

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Equipped with Intel® Core(TM) Duo T2500 technology on COM Express-compliant, ETXexpress® CoMs, V Panel Express offers 2 GB RAM and is available with 2 CF cards and 2 SATA hard drives. Unit features fanless cooling, 12-17 in. display, and stainless steel front bezel. Interface options include 2 serial ports, 5 USB ports, 1x DVI-I, and 2 LAN 10/100/1000 Base-TX. PC is suited for running real-time control, visualization, and tasks such as security protocols and firewalls for tele-services simultaneously.



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Panel-PC V Panel Express with Scaleable Multicore-Processors



Kontron's Panel-PC V Panel Express with Scaleable Multicore-Processors

One IPC, Two Cores, Multiple Opportunities

Eching, Germany, November 27, 2006 - Today at the SPS/IPC/Drives fair in Nuremberg, Germany Kontron introduced its new Panel-PC - Kontron V Panel Express equipped with Intel® Core(TM) Duo T2500 technology on a COM Express compliant, scaleable ETXexpress® Computer-On-Modules (COMs).

The brand new Kontron V Panel Express with embedded multi-core processor technology is ideal for running real time control, visualization (human machine interface) and other tasks - such as security protocols and firewalls for tele-services - simultaneously, whereas previously these applications had to be run on two or more dedicated systems. The Kontron V Panel Express is a tremendous cost-saver: OEMs now need only one IPC for multiple functions, each running on a separate core. Besides these brand new possibilities the Kontron V Panel Express is ideally suited for conventional high-end rugged computing applications such as industrial imaging including high-speed data transcoding and processing.

The innovative cooling concept allows for passive and fanless cooling at maximum processor performance. The display size is scalable from 12- to 17-inch.The front bezel is available in stainless steel and can be customized for an OEM specific look & feel.

The Kontron V Panel Express is a 100 percent industrial-grade HMI with a maximum RAM of 2 GBytes, and can be equipped with two CF Cards and up to two SATA hard drives. With a variety of interface options, such as two serial ports, five USB ports (1 x front and 4 x rear), 1x DVI-I, as well as two LAN 10/100/1000 Base-TX, the Kontron V Panel Express easily adapts to customer specific requirements. Two free PCI slots are available for expansion. Integrated watchdog and power management functions complete the package. The Kontron V Panel Express supports Windows XP, Windows XP Embedded, as well as Linux and Embedded Linux.

The Kontron V Panel Express series are COM-based systems, compact, high performance human-machine interfaces for tough industrial demands. Optimal shock, vibration and temperature resistance, as well as resistance against environments with increased electromagnetic interference are standard. In addition, Kontron guarantees long-term availability of this in every part function approved system over the next five years, with all components in their original and functional identity and assembly.

About Kontron
A global leader in embedded computer technology and mobile rugged solutions, Kontron supplies a diversified customer base of OEMs, system integrators, and application providers in the: automation, test and measurement, communications, medical, gaming and entertainment, military, aerospace, transportation, and energy markets. The company helps its customers considerably reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage with products including: high-performance open computer platforms and systems, single board computers, human-machine interfaces, and mobile rugged computers. Kontron employs more than 2,300 people worldwide and has manufacturing facilities in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. The company is listed on the German TecDAX 30 stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". Kontron is a Premier member in the Intel® Communications Alliance which means earliest access to leading-edge Intel technologies and privileged engineering support. For additional information on Kontron, please visit: www.kontron.com.

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Reader contact EMEA:
Kontron AG
Oskar-von-Miller-Strasse 1
85386 Eching/Munich
Germany
Phone +49 (8165) 77-777
Fax +49 (8165) 77-279
www.kontron.com
sales@kontron.com

Product management EMEA:
Werner Schmidt
Product Manager
Kontron Embedded Computers GmbH
Werner-von-Siemens-Strasse 1
93426 Roding
Germany
Phone: +49 (9461) 950-196
Fax: +49 (9461) 950-100
werner.schmidt@kontron.com

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