XTX Carrier Boards are designed for Compact PCIexpress.
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Enabling accelerated development of embedded systems, CompactPCIexpress SBCs feature XTX platform that interfaces with carrier board via PCIexpress bus and PCI bus - supporting direct peripheral connection. XTX platform transparently supports various processor architectures and interfaces directly to any form-factor system board containing application-specific logic and I/O connections. Measuring 3.94 x 3.92 in., XTX Modules interface to baseboard through 4 miniature connectors.
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PCI Embedded Computer Systems Inc. Unveils New XTX Carrier Boards for Compact PCIexpress
TO SPEED AND SIMPLIFY RUGGEDIZED EMBEDDED DESIGNS WITH HIGH-PERFORMANCE CPU'S
Jackson, California and Dietzenbach, Germany
March 27, 2006-- PCI Embedded Computer Systems Inc., a leading supplier of CompactPCI boards, complete conduction cooled systems, and ruggedized PMC-XMC modules for embedded applications, today announced new carrier boards for CompactPCIexpress for the efficient delivery of high performance CPU technology, enabling accelerated development of embedded systems.
PCI Embedded Computer Systems Inc. expects its new CompactPCIexpress Single Board Computers to drive another standard that accommodates advanced generations of microprocessors.
The XTX platform is a complete single-board computer (SBC) in a small module that interfaces with a carrier board via the PCIexpress bus and the PCI bus supporting direct peripheral connection. It significantly enhances time-to-market for embedded systems that combine a CPU subsystem with application-specific logic.
Since the interface to the baseboard is the industry-standard PCIexpress bus and I/O, the XTX platform transparently supports a wide variety of processor architectures. While the first XTX module introduced today is based on Intel technology, PCI embedded computer systems Inc. expects it will offer as many as six XTX modules to the market within the next twelve months supporting both Intel and PowerPC processor technologies.
"Very few high volume applications can justify the design of a custom CPU, stated Claus Gross, PCI Embedded Computer Systems Inc.'s Vice President of Engineering. "For cost reasons the majority of designers must utilize a CPU subsystem made with off-the-shelf components."
Until recently, Mr. Gross explained, OEM's had to design a CPU subsystem into their product or choose an off-the-shelf computer board that either requires a card cage and backplane (such as VME or CPCI) or some other mechanically lower performance form-factor bus expansion boards. Many designers had to design their own CPU subsystem into their application, in spite of the extended design time. "With XTX modules," he stated, "designers have a magnificent choice: combine a proven low cost CPU subsystem and peripherals without packaging or form-factor constraints to their application-specific OEM board."
The XTX platform works like a highly integrated chip, interfacing directly to any form-factor system board containing application-specific logic and I/O connections. XTX technology coupled with advanced real-time operating systems (RTOS) allows designers to focus their design resources on their application-specific system board and application software. All that is needed for the OEM subsystem is a powerful XTX module with the CPU of their choice.
About the XTX Platform
XTX Modules interface to a baseboard through 4 miniature connectors. PCI bus, PCIexpress bus and I/O signals like 2 serial ports, a parallel port, several USB ports, video and LCD signals, Ethernet, keyboard and mouse and an audio interface are brought to the baseboard through these connectors.
XTX modules are 100mm x 95mm (3.94" x 3.92") allowing wide flexibility in OEM baseboard form-factors.
PCI Embedded Computer Systems Inc. believes that the XTX Platform will become the basis for an industry standard and will provide XTX form-factor details to third parties to enable rapid growth in XTX-compatible products and enhance the acceptance of the platform. PCI Embedded Computer Systems Inc. develops and manufactures intelligent CPU and peripheral boards in the US and Germany for many platforms that provide precision control of robotic and automated equipment in the semiconductor, medical and industrial equipment markets as well as for ruggedized embedded OEM applications.
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Dave Anderson
PCI Embedded Computer Systems Inc.
505-1 So. State Hwy 49, #102
Jackson, CA 95642
TEL/FAX: 209-295-5088
www.pcisystems.com
