Single Board Computer uses XScale microprocessor.
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Bitsy-X, with Intel 400 MHz, 32-bit PXA250 processor and CE .NET technology, measures 3 x 5 in. and provides USB, OS, and serial ports. Equipped with ADSmartIO controller, ruggedized computer operates from -40 to +85°C. It provides LCD/touchscreen interface and stereo voice/sound capability with 70 db SNR (signal to noise ratio). Unit is suited for PDA/handheld, instrumentation, medical monitoring, and other battery-powered embedded applications.
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Applied Data Systems Combines XScale and CE .NET Technologies and Introduces a Bitsy-X 3"x5" Production-Ready Embedded Platform at DevCon
DEVCON Las Vegas, NV - October 22, 2002
Applied Data Systems (ADS), a leading developer of application-ready embedded systems based in Columbia, Maryland, today introduced the Bitsy-X, a full-featured single board production computer using Intel's RISC-based XScale microprocessor at Microsoft's Development Conference in Las Vegas.
The Bitsy-X leverages Intel's 400MHz PXA250 and is compact, (3x5"), robust (USB, 3 serial ports, ADSmartIO), ruggedized (-40to+85degC), and power thrifty (partitioned for optimized power usage). The Bitsy-X is ideal for PDA/handheld, instrumentation, medical monitoring, and in other battery-powered embedded applications. The Bitsy-X features Intel 32 bit PXA-250 processor with all low-level drivers and stacks complete and ready for market, scalability through "personality" connector boards and power and memory management functionality.
"Applied Data Systems has developed a high level of interconnectivity that will help designers of wireless and handheld applications for their next generation production using Intel® PXA250 and Intel® PXA210 applications processors," said Ken Edwards, product marketing for Intel's Handheld Computing Division.
The hardware, robust device interfaces, OS-port and LCD/touchscreen interface are complete. The stereo voice/sound capability is field-proven with 70 db SNR (signal to noise ratio). An ADSmartIO controller provides a variety of configurable IO options that are readily available to your specific requirements. Additional device interfaces that add to the Bitsy family's robust IO includes USB, RS232/485, SPI, and I2C. The Bitsy family provides maximum flexibility through a range of "personality" connector boards that makes the 3 x 5" platform significantly expandable with an unlimited number of IO options including Ethernet, compact flash, 16 bits of data/11 lines of address, or IDE. Systems include schematics for several personality boards, allowing customers to modify systems to meet their specific requirements.
ADS systems include leading edge, dynamic power management technologies in our approach to the most efficient battery operated or battery-backed system on the market. "ADSmartPower" deploys numerous techniques, including device partitioning, to minimize battery usage while still maximizing overall performance.
"The uses for adaptable handhelds are exploding and the Bitsy-X takes full advantage of Intel's PXA's sophisticated power capabilities, " said Robert Olsen, CEO of Applied Data Systems.
Bitsy-X has sophisticated high-end graphics, features that are perfect for high function, handheld PDA's and Internet appliances. The system includes backlight control, Vee generation and interfaces to flat panels and touchscreens up to 1024 x 768 pixels. Production units are in the $200's - 300's range, depending on configurations. For more information, contact www.applieddata.net.
