ICOP debuts PC/104 cards based on Vortex86SX chip



     ICOP Technology (www.icop.com.tw) functions as DM&P’s global sales and marketing center for embedded products. ICOP Taipei is also responsible for new product concept and new product development strategy for DM&P Group’s embedded products, At Hall 21 during CeBIT, the company showcased its new PC/104 single board computers based on DM&P’s latest Vortex86SX microprocessor.
     James Yang, sales engineer at ICOP, points out that x86-based SoC have been used in embedded computing designs for years, and many of them are no longer available or are very close to the end of their product life.”However designers have a new option with Vortex86SX CPU that can replace those processors and help ship products well into 2016,” he said.
     DM&P Semiconductor’s Vortex86SX 32-Bit microprocessor, which is based on x86 structure, is an x86 SoC (System on Chip) with 0.13 micron process and ultra low power consumption design (less than 1 watt).This comprehensive SoC has been integrated many features,such as various I/O (RS-232, Parallel, USB and GPIO), BIOS,WatchDog Timer, Power Management, MTBF counter, LoC (LAN on Chip),JTAG etc., into a BGA packing single chip.
     The Vortex86SX is a high performance and fully static 32-bit x86 processor, which is compatible with DOS and Linux. It integrates 32KB write through direct map L1 cache, PCI Rev. 2.1 32-bit bus interface at 33 MHz, SDRAM, DDR2, ROM controller, IPC (Internal Peripheral Controllers with DMA and interrupt timer/counter included), Fast Ethernet MAC, FIFO UART, USB2.0 Host and IDE controller into a System-on-Chip (SoC) design.
     Furthermore, this outstanding Vortex86SX SoC can not only meet the requirements of embedded applications, such as Industrial Control, Transportation, Automation Control, Gaming Machine, Vehicle Tracker, Thin Client, POS Terminal, Thin Server, Printer Server, Network Devices, etc. but also can meet the critical temperature demand, spanning from -40 degrees c to +85 degrees c.
     At 300 MHz 486 level, Vortex86SX is suitable for the applications, such as Electronics Billboard, Firewall Router, Industrial Single-Board-Computers, Receipt Printer Controller, Thin Client PC, Auto Veichle Locator, Fingerprint Identification, Web Camera Thin Server, RS232-to-TCP Transmitter and so forth.
     As to the software concerns, Vortex86SX is able to support DOS, WinCE and xLinux with the complete drivers or BSP.For more details, please visit http://www.vortex86sx.com/index2.html.
     After one year relentless effort, ICOP keeps its promise to integrate Vortex86SX into its board design and releases new Tiny module, 3.5” Embedded module, PC/104 module, and Half-Size SBC. With onboard 128MB, COM ports, USB ports, GPIO, LAN, and VGA support, these new modules are able to meet different industrial applications for POS, KIOSK, AUTOMATION, etc.
     For instance, pictured here is the 300MHz Vortex86SX-6154 PC/104 SBC. This 300MHz board features VGA TFT/LVDS LCD support up to 1280x1024 resolution, 128MB DDR2 system memory, Enhanced IDE(UltraDMA-100/66/33), 10/100Mbps Ethernet, 2 USB 2.0(host), up to 4 serial ports, Parallel port, 16-bit GPIOs, Onboard 2MB SPI Flash, 2 watchdog timers,3 PWM channels JTAG interface, AMI BIOS, Single voltage +5V DC.
     The 6154 board supports an extended operating temperature range of -20 degrees C to +70 degrees C.
     ICOP ships the board with manual, drivers CD, cables, and screw kit.
     Also at CeBIT, in response to client’s broad demands for Mini PC market, except eBox II (200MHz) and III (800MHz), eBox series has included one new members, eBox-4300.
     eBox-4300 is a revolutionary device that is especially designed for limited physical space and temperature concern. No matter you are in a jammed office, a crowded place, or public transportation, it can be easily integrated with a VESA LCD to bring you computer access at any time.
     It can be attached to any VESA mounting fixture, allowing it to be securely mounted onto desks, walls, or buildings, and thereby optimizes your working area. It can also be attached directly to any size LCD for a mobile system that to be used at trade shows, presentations, promotions, etc. Furthermore, with FANLESS design, eBox-4300 is ideal to be used in the environment where temperature demand is critical.
     For more information, please visit www.compactpc.com.tw.

Advansus rolls out i965GM-DCQI Mini-ITX



     Advansus (www.advansus.com.tw), a joint-venture motherboard manufacturer of ASUS and Advantech, has launched the i965GM-DCQI, an Intel GME965 Mini-ITX motherboard designed for high definition video gaming machines and digital signage systems.
     The i965GM-DCQI Mini-ITX motherboard delivers excellent user experience with 3D graphics, dual-view display, dual audio streams, a 6 watt audio amplifier, dual LAN and an onboard Trusted Platform Module (TPM) providing a hardware cryptoprocessor for increased data security.
     The i965GM-DCQI delivers advanced system performance, and accelerated graphics based on Intel GME965 and Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processors combined with high speed system memory of up to 4 GB dual channel DDR2 667 SDRAM. Leveraging Intel Integrated GMA (Graphics Media Accelerator) X3100 Graphics engine, the i965GM-DCQI supports DirectX 10, Pixel Shader 4.0, and performs 3D rendering at graphic core speeds up to 500 MHz with 384 MB of video memory.
     The i965GM-DCQI’s multimedia functionality is extremely versatile, offering dual channel 24-bit LVDS and DVI display with a built-in Chrontel CH7307C DVI transmitter.
     The motherboard supports dual view display with resolution of up to 2048 x 1536.
     The i965GM-DCQI uses Realtek’s ALC888 5.1 + 2 channel audio codec to provide two independent audio streams. Sound is further enhanced by the TPA3005D2 6 watt stereo amplifier, creating a wraparound effect from the two front channels.
     The i965GM-DCQI provides dual LAN high speed network capability with Realtek’s RTL8111B PCI-E Gigabit LAN controller.
     System engineers will find the i965GM-DCQI easy to configure offering a flexible array of peripheral support. It comes equipped with 10 USB ports, 3 SATA interfaces and one PCI expansion slot. An onboard 8-bit GPIO allows 8 general purpose input/output controls. One CompactFlash slot supports portable memory/storage.
     Four powered serial COM ports are ideal for connecting peripherals such as barcode scanners or debit/credit card readers with 5/12 volt output.
     The i965GM-DCQI’s increased system security is provided by an Infineon SLB 9635 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chipset, which is used to ensure authenticity, and is able to withstand logical and physical attacks, protecting Internet transactions and communications in E-commerce environments.