Single Board Computer operates in extreme environments.

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Available in EPIC(TM) form factor, Model XE-900 incorporates 32-bit VIE Eden CPU operating at 400 MHz, 733 MHz, or 1 GHz. It includes 2 USB ports, 6 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, 24 lines of bit-programmable digital I/O with 16 mA sink/source capability, 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, CRT and flat panel video, and PC/104 and PC/104-Plus expansion. Operating from -40 to +85°C, unit is suited for transportation, security, military, communications, and distributed control.



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Westminster, CO, 7 March, 2005-Octagon Systems announces the XE-900, the fastest SBC available in the new EPIC(TM) form factor with a rich family of I/O functions. The XE-900 incorporates the 32-bit, low-power VIA Eden CPU family with three versions available: 400 MHz, 733 MHz and 1 GHz. It integrates video, serial ports, Ethernet, digital I/O, USB and PC/104 and PC/104-Plus into a single card. Like all Octagon products, the XE-900 was designed to operate in extreme environments and those where reliability is a major concern. Targeted applications are transportation, security, military, communications, distributed control, and other applications which lack environmental control. The XE-900 will withstand high shock and vibration, and operates in -40° to +85° C temperature range. It features two USB ports; six RS-232/422/485 serial ports; 24 lines of bit-programmable, digital I/O with 16 mA sink/source capability; 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, CRT and flat panel video, PC/104 and PC/104-Plus expansion and a conductive cooling system. The conduction cooling system eliminates the need for a fan even at 1 GHz.

The companion XE-900 OS Embedder(TM) kits, are available for Linux 2.6, and Windows® XP. These kits are a combination of hardware and software for "instant on" operation of the XE-900. The single piece price is $795 for the 1 GHz, $745 for the 733 MHz and $695 for the 400 MHz, each with volume discounts available. Delivery is from stock.

Background
Octagon Systems is the largest manufacturer of embedded PC computers for the -40° to 85° C environment. The company provides high reliability, PC-based solutions for a wide variety of applications including transportation, medical, industrial control, and COTS. Octagon's quality management system has been certified to ISO-9001 since 1993. Octagon designs and manufactures its products and has in-house certification and verification laboratories to meet various world standards. Located in Westminster, CO, Octagon has made rugged computers since 1981.

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