Single Board Computer runs Debian operating system.
Press Release Summary:
Equipped with 400 MHz CPU, 512 Mb NAND, and 64 Mb of SDRAM, 1072 - PhidgetSBC2 offers 6 USB full-speed ports that allow use of normal USB Phidgets over network connection, extending effective range from USB's max of 15 ft to anywhere that network reaches. Integrated PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8 allows user to connect devices to any of 8 analog inputs, 8 digital inputs, and 8 digital outputs. Unit has boot time of less than 30 sec and consumes 1.2 W base/w Ethernet of power.
Original Press Release:
Phidgets Launches the Second Version of Its Popular Single Board Computer
Runs Debian Operating System, Faster, More Flash Memory
CALGARY, Alberta - Phidgets Inc. released today the 1072 - PhidgetSBC2. This new version of our popular Single Board Computer has a faster CPU, more Flash memory, an extra 2 USB Ports, and a Real Time Clock. It also runs the Debian Operating System.
The PhidgetSBC2 is a fully functional Single Board Computer with an integrated PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8. At its most basic, it can be thought of as a Phidget that you connect using a network cable instead of directly to the USB. The PhidgetSBC also provides six USB full-speed ports that allow you to use normal USB Phidgets over its network connection. This can extend the effective range of a Phidget from USB's maximum of 15 feet, to anywhere that your network reaches.
"For more advanced users, the PhidgetSBC2 is an embedded computer that runs Debian. By incorporating standard package management tools, this SBC can be configured and upgraded as easily as any Linux computer." says Chester Fitchett, CEO of Phidgets.
The PhidgetSBC exposes an easy to use interface for setting up and running custom applications on-board, written in either Java, Python, or C. This allows the PhidgetSBC to operate autonomously, without the need for a graphical interface or a remote connection at all times.
An integrated PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8 allows you to connect devices to any of 8 analog inputs, 8 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs. It provides a generic, convenient way to interface your PC and PhidgetSBC with a wide variety of devices and it operates exactly the same way as an external PhidgetInterfaceKit.
Product Specifications (SBC)
CPU Speed: 400MHz
Nand Size: 512MB
SDRAM: 64MB
Boot time: Less than 30 seconds
Ethernet: 10/100baseT
USB: 6-Port Full Speed
Power Input: 6-15VDC
Power Consumption: 1.2 watt base/w Ethernet
Per additional USB device1: 2.5 watt maximum
1including the PhidgetInterfaceKit
Product Specifications (PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8)
Analog Inputs
Analog Input Impedance: 900K ohms
Analog Input 5V Reference Error: max 0.5%
Update Rate: 1000 samples/second max for 4 channels
500 samples/second max for all 8 channels
Digital Inputs
Pull-Up Resistance: 15K ohms
Low Voltage (True): 1.25V Max
High Voltage (False): 3.75V Min
Digital Input Maximum Voltage: ±15V
Update Rate: ~125 samples/second
Recommended Wire Size: 16-26 AWG
Digital Outputs
Series Resistance: 300 ohms
Update Rate: ~125 samples/second
Recommended Wire size: 12-26 AWG
Board
USB Power Current Specification: Max 500mA
Quiescent Current Specification: 13mA
Available External Current (source): 487mA
Software Environment
"Unlike a lot of our competitor's products that require their users to write some firmware code in order to use their sensor, we are completely "Plug and Play" says Bernard Rousseau, Director of Marketing. "With Phidgets, you plug it in and start using it and when it comes to programming, the user, not us, decides which operating system and which computer language he wants to use. This still holds true with the 1072 which can be remotely controlled using any of the operating systems, and languages that we support.", added Rousseau.
Users can program Phidgets using a simple yet powerful and well documented Application Programming Interfade (API) that is supported under Windows (2000, XP, Vista), Windows CE, Mac OS X, and Linux. Users can write programs in Visual Basic, VB.NET, C#, C/C++, Flash/Flex, Java, Labview, Matlab, ActionScript 3.0, and Cocoa.
Phidgets also provides programming examples for all its products to help programmers write their own programs. The API Libraries as well as the examples and the documentation are available at no charge on Phidgets.com.
Pricing and Availability
The 1072 - PhidgetSBC2 is available now. The suggested resale price is $230.00 Canadian.
About Phidgets
Phidgets, Inc. is a technology leader in the design and manufacture of low-cost control and sensing modules connected to personal computers through the USB port. Phidgets products are ideally suited for fast prototyping. The privately held company is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Contact Information
Bernard Rousseau
Director of Marketing
Address: Phidgets Inc.
#1, 6115 - 4th Street SE
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2H 2H9
Web Site: Phidgets.com
Phone: 1-403-282-7335
Fax: 1-403-282-7332
E-mail: bernard@phidgets.com
Sales Inquiries: sales@phidgets.com
