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Integrated Industrial PC Line Based on Intel Atom

IEC 61850-3 -- The New Battle Cry for Power Substation Designers

Thermal Management for the Small Box

Thermal Management of High Power in Small Spaces: Myths and Misconceptions Challenged

Atom-Based Series of Fanless, Cable-Free Rugged I/O Platforms

A series of rugged and fanless I/O platforms based on the Intel Atom N270 are targeted for providing rugged I/O solutions to the market. The Matrix MXE-1000 and MXC-2000 from AdlinkRead More...

Fanless Box Computer—Ruggedness in Mobile and Extreme Apps

A new rugged box computer complies with the EN 50155 railway standard, fulfills IP67 and has an E1 approval from the German Federal Motor Transport Authority. The RC1 from Men MicroRead More...

2-Channel Synchro/Resolver Interface Boards for PowerDNA Cube and PowerDNR RACKtangle

2-Channel Synchro/Resolver Interface Boards for PowerDNA Cube and PowerDNR RACKtangle  A pair of boards is available in two models for a wide range of rotational position orRead More...

Programmable Automation Controllers Bring Together the Best of PLCs and PCs

Implementing a modern industrial application can present a challenging and sometimes daunting mix of requirements. For example, it is well understood that a typical control system mustRead More...

Eurotech—from Sensors to Supercomputers

What kind of embedded computing company also produces Petascale supercomputers—computers running at over 1,000 Teraflops—and considers them integral to their embedded business? TheRead More...

Industrial Core 2 Duo System Has No Moving Parts

An industrial computer offers a wealth of I/O features with the benefits of solid-state operation with no fans or other moving parts. The Relio R5200 from Sealevel Systems is poweredRead More...

Box PC with Front and Rear Interfaces for Integration into Devices and Machines

New RISC Embedded Computer Offers Rich I/O and Windows CE 6.0

New RISC Embedded Computer Offers Rich I/O and Windows CE 6.0 RISC computing power is delivered in a compact, rugged package and packed with a wealth of I/O features and using theRead More...

Fanless and Ruggedized Embedded Box PC for a Broad Range Of Applications

Industrial Automation Software Supports Controller Redundancy, User Interface, Reporting, Trending and Alerts

A full set of software applications and utilities for the Snap Pac System of automaton controllers from Opto22 provides control programming, HMI development, OPC connectivity,Read More...

Fanless Panel PCs Balance Performance and Power Consumption

Two new fanless panel PCs are powered by Intel Atom N270 processors. The PPC-L128T and PPC-L157T from Advantech are 12.1” and 15” fanless panel PCs that deliver highRead More...

RISC Embedded Computer Offers Rich I/O and Windows CE 6.0

Packed with a wealth of I/O features and using the latest embedded software environment, a new compact system is based on the Atmel AT91SAM9263 processor boasting a 32-bit ARMRead More...

Industrial PC with Modular I/O Serves Cost-Sensitive Applications

A new I/O server industrial PC is targeted at reducing costs as an alternative to PC/104 or CompactPCI embedded computers. Field I/O signals in the IOS-7200 Industrial PC fromRead More...

Next Generation Intel Atom Processor Featured in Fanless Box Computer

A fanless box computer for embedded applications supports the new generation of Intel Atom processors that includes the dual-core Intel Atom processor D510 and single-core IntelRead More...

6.5 Inch and 15 Inch Touch Screen Panel PCs for Next Generation HMI Applications

Two new fanless touch screen panel PCs feature durability with IP65-compliant LED backlit panels that can withstand temperatures of -200° to 600°C. Device interactivity is assured withRead More...

Rugged Efficient Atom-Based System Targets Harsh Applications

A high-reliability Atom-based rugged system integrates a high-efficiency processor, RAM, graphics, networking, serial I/O and PC/104-Plus expansion into an Extreme Rugged enclosure,Read More...

Industrial Server brings Dual Xeon to Extended Environmental Conditions

With up to 12 processing cores designed with new 32 nm technology, a new industrial server offers high performance density that makes it a fit for virtualization functionality,Read More...

Overcoming Concerns about Wireless PACs and I/O in Industrial Automation

For several reasons, the automation industry has increasingly begun to examine and evaluate wireless interfaces and communication for projects both large and small. Among otherRead More...

Two Servers in One for a Improved Technology ROI

A new high-performance server delivers the benefits of two servers in a single 1U (1.75” height) rack space. The SR-1600 from Stealth Computer is designed to address demanding  high-Read More...

Building Blocks for Ticketing, Fleet Management and Communication in Public Transit

An application-ready set of building blocks for computing and communications tasks in buses and light rail trains in public transportation offers solution providers, system houses andRead More...

Preconfigured Industrial Computers Make Inroads on Rack-Based Systems

With the continuous performance improvements in PC-based systems and the associated PCI bus architecture, many traditionally rack-based embedded computing applications have migrated toRead More...

MIL-STD 1553 Modules for Industrial PCs and Embedded Systems

Two new versions of MIL-STD-1553 bus modules are being made available to interface avionics and weapons subsystems to an embedded control system. Acromag’s IP570 is an Industry PackRead More...

12-COM-Port Fanless Embedded Computers

An industrial and rich I/O fanless embedded computer comes with enhanced RF functions and LVDS and VGA dual display geared specifically for applications such as intelligentRead More...

Transportation Applications Find Value in Centralized Computing Platforms

Transportation markets are varied but unified in their need for flexibility, longevity, reliability and performance. Applications are characterized by extreme conditions, non-stopRead More...

4U Server for Transportation —Passenger Infotainment

A new rackmount server is specifically designed to handle passenger infotainment applications used in trains. With long-term availability, the KISS 4U KTC-5520 TransportationRead More...

Atom-based 1U Platform Provides External PCI Card Access

A 1U rackmount platform with the Intel Atom D510 dual-core or D410 single-core processor, includes six GbE LAN ports and an externally accessible PCI slot. The externally accessibleRead More...

Modular Chassis Kit Speeds Slim, Compact Design for Embedded Applications

A specially designed chassis kit for Em-ITX form factor boards enables the rapid and easy assembly of a wide variety of robust fanless embedded system designs. Measuring 35.2 mm highRead More...

Conduction Keeps Computing Cool

Reliable. Quiet. Affordable. Small. With protection from dust and humidity, and flexible mounting options. And easy on the electric bill. System designers expect everything fromRead More...

Modular Chassis Kit Speeds Slim, Compact Design for Embedded Applications

A specially designed chassis kit for Em-ITX form factor boards enables the rapid and easy assembly of a wide variety of robust fanless embedded system designs. Measuring 35.2 mm highRead More...

RISC-Based Touch Screen Computer with Extended Temperature Range

A new RISC-based embedded computer with a bright 8.4” TFT LCD is targeted as a wide-temperature, ruggedized, flat panel computer suitable for a variety of HMI and control applications.Read More...

Fanless Industrial PC with Modular I/O for Hazardous Locations

Already ruggedized for dependable computing in sites subject to extreme temperatures, shock and vibration, a new server Industrial PC now has Underwriters Laboratory (UL) certificationRead More...

Compact and Rugged Fanless Embedded Computer with 100G Shock Resistance

A new fanless embedded computer with rich integrated I/O is equipped with the Intel Atom D510 1.66 GHz processor. The MXE-3000 from Adlink Technology delivers twice the performanceRead More...

ATX Motherboard with Core2 Quad/Duo FSB 1333MHz Support

  A new industrial-grade ATX motherboard is designed with the Intel G41 and the ICH7R chipset for industrial applications that need dual displays for DVI plus VGA and rich strong I/ORead More...

IP65-Rated Panel PC Family for Demanding Industrial Applications

Four new industrial-grade Panel PCs are available with 12-, 15-, 17- or 19-inch diagonal displays and touch screens. The PPC65 family of Panel PCs from WinSystems is powered by aRead More...

Platform Concept Aimed at Bringing Cloud Infrastructure to Life

A series of cloud platform solutions is designed from the ground up to transform and simplify how providers of network equipment and cloud services deploy web-based,Read More...

Fanless Box Computer with VIA Nano/Eden CPU

A fanless box computer for embedded applications is powered by Via Nano/Eden processors. Housed in a compact, robust enclosure, the PL-80320 from Win Enterprises can be applied to aRead More...

DIN Rail Programmable Automation Controller Based on ARM9

A Linux-ready ARM9 industrial PC is housed in a robust metal casing with a DIN-Rail mounting attached to its back side. The PAC-4070 from Artila is an ARM9 Linux-based programmableRead More...

Mobile Data Terminal Offers Rugged Operation in a Friendly Design

A ruggedly designed mobile data terminal is suitable for in-vehicle applications in the harshest environments. The Trek-753 from Advantech is feature-rich and ruggedized, with aRead More...

Fanless System with up to 5 Ethernet Ports Operates in Wide Temperature Range

Two new fanless systems feature Intel’s Core i5/i7 Mobile CPUs and HD graphics housed in a durable, sleek chassis. The Neousys NUVO-1003B and NUVO-1005B from Logic Supply offerRead More...

Ruggedizing Commercial Products to Withstand the Most Demanding Environments

Rugged box-level systems are a vital component for a variety of demanding conditions on land, sea and air. However, how these rugged systems are created can be as different as theRead More...

Small Form Factor Series with Transportable, Rugged Computing Module

The initial two products of a series of performance- and mission-critical embedded computing platforms are targeted for deployment in harsh environments. 760 Series Mupac Small FormRead More...

Freescale-Based Desktop Platform with Optional Wi-Fi Support

A compact network platform designed for Internet security applications is just 9.4 inches wide and is suitable for the SOHO (Small Office, Home Office), SMB (Small Medium Business)Read More...

Options Enable Extending NI RIO Platform with Custom Electronics

A new version of the CompactRIO Module Development Kit (MDK) from National Instruments, along with the introduction of the RIO Mezzanine Card (RMC) specification for NI Single-BoardRead More...

Ultra Small Embedded Computer Features AMD Fusion APU, Customizable I/O

A compact embedded computer is designed around a Nano-ITX motherboard featuring the 1.6 GHz AMD T56N embedded G-series Fusion APU. Pairing energy-efficiency with graphicsRead More...

Desktop Platform with AMD G-Series Offers Fanless, Low-Power Operation

A desktop platform is designed for networking applications where low-power and fanless operation is desirable. Powered by the AMD T24L 1.0 GHz low-voltage G-Series processor and A55ERead More...

64-bit Dual-Core Processor, HD Video, HDMI Connectivity in a Palm-Sized Chassis

One of the smallest full featured DIY PC kits available today, squeezes a range of features that include a 1.0GHz dual core Via EdenX2processor, HD video support, HDMI and VGA displayRead More...

Rugged, Liquid Cooled ATR Chassis Accepts 6U VPX Boards

A new rugged 1 ATR tall, short enclosure with independent dual liquid cooled side walls offers significantly better cooling than conduction only and air-flow designs. Targeted forRead More...

Rugged Box Computer Provides Dual Graphics Processing

A rugged, maintenance-free box computer uses an AMD processor to unite low power consumption with excellent graphics performance. Designed for connecting two or more displays, the BC1Read More...

Core i7 Quad Core-Based Fanless Computer for 3G/WiFi/BT/GPS Support

A new series of rugged, quad core, fanless computers is based on the high-performance 2nd Generation Intel¨ Core i7/i5/i3 processor and QM67 chipset. The new Matrix MXE-5300 seriesRead More...

Video Wall Controller System Supports up to Seven Boards across 28 HD Inputs and Outputs

A new industrial PC will support up to seven Mura boards from Matrox Graphics, which are designed to be combined in a single system as building blocks of increasingly large-scaleRead More...

Noise Reduction Leads to Quiet Industrial Computers

A Quiet Industrial Computer line from Advantech features a full range of selections with acoustic and thermal optimization. The smart fan, for example, adjusts rotation speed whileRead More...

Challenges in Providing Optimal I/O Solutions for Small Systems

The most obvious challenge in bringing I/O out of electronic packaging is the lack of real estate. The same powerful processors that are enabling systems with smaller footprints areRead More...

Dual LED Backlit Multi-Function Display for Night Vision Goggle Applications

A new advanced performance option enhances demanding night flying and daylight display readability on a member of the Skyquest family of rugged displays from Curtiss-Wright ControlsRead More...

Industry-Standard Modular System Pre-Validated for Intelligent Digital Signage

A new open pluggable specification (OPS)-compliant modular solution is designed to make digital signage applications more connected, intelligent and secure, which results in devicesRead More...

Rugged Router Runs Cisco IOS Software

If you try to pronounce SFFR, it will probably come out “safer,” which is exactly what the so-named SFFR router from Extreme Engineering Solutions purports to offer: safer, secure,Read More...

Power Efficient Dual Core Processing in a Ruggedized Chassis System

An ultra-compact, fanless system is designed around the tiny VIA EPIA-P900 Pico-ITX board. The VIA AMOS-3002 from Via Technologies leverages the digital performance of the combined 1.0Read More...

12.1-Inch Open-Frame Panel PC Offers Full Touch Control

A 12.1-inch open frame, color flat panel PC uses a 1.66 GHz single board computer (SBC) based on the Intel Atom processor. The PPC3-12 panel PC from WinSystems is a compact,Read More...

Hitting the Ground Running: Pre-Integration Speeds System Development

In transportation, technical requirements are growing in the areas of controls and graphics, for instance—places not typically associated with embedded computing requirements. WhatRead More...

Atom-Based Fanless Computer Delivers 3.5” HDD and Rich I/O Support

A new series of low-power fanless computers is based on the Intel Atom D2550 processor. The MXE-1300 series from Adlink Technology increases processing power by 44% and graphicsRead More...

2U Rackmount Network Server Based on New Intel Platform for Communications Infrastructure

A highly functional and modular 2U rackmount communication appliance offers a comprehensive solution for customers in the network security, communications and infrastructure market.Read More...

Intel Core i7-Based Small Form Factor System for Development, Demo or Deployment

A small form factor (SFF) system with commercial connectors can be utilized as a COM Express development platform, a deployable SFF system, or a demo platform for applicationsRead More...

Slim, Fan-Free Panel PC with Atom Dual Core Processor D2550

A new Panel PC features the Intel Atom dual-core processor D2550 1.86 GHz and Intel NM10 chipset. The 5-wire resistive single touch screen and aluminum front bezel come standard. WithRead More...

OpenVPX Interoperability in SFF Signal Processing Platform Expands VPX Ecosystem

Elma Electronic Inc., in cooperation with Pentek and Concurrent Technologies, has developed a small form factor (SFF), OpenVPX-based signal acquisition system for processing andRead More...

1U Rackmount Platform with Dual Intel Sandy Bridge Xeon Processors

A powerful new 1U rackmount platform based on Intel Sandy Bridge-EP Xeon processors was developed for maximum performance, scalability and functionality. In the PL-80430 from WinRead More...

Smartphone-Sized PC Opens Opportunities in Embedded and Networking

Intel may be up to something new. Although at first glance it might seem unremarkable, the strategy behind a device code-named “Barton Island” could have some far reachingRead More...

Stylish and Interactive Panel PC with Intel Atom and NM10 Chipset

A new Panel PC is based on the Intel Atom dual-core processor D2550 1.86 GHz and the Intel NM10 chipset. The EUDA2 from American Portwell comes standard with a true flat projectedRead More...

Integrated Panel PC Technologies Make Industrial HMIs Intuitively Easier to Use and More Cost-Effective

Industrial automation has witnessed amazing advancements in the last decade due in large part to equipment integration that has brought new capabilities from computing performance,Read More...

Fanless Intel Atom D525 Embedded Controller with 4 GbE LANs, Isolated GPIO and 8 USBs

An Intel Atom-powered fanless cost-efficient vision controller is equipped with an Intel Atom D525 1M cache, 1.8 GHz processor, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 3 RS-232 and 1Read More...

Third Generation Core i7-Based Fanless Embedded Computer

A new fanless embedded computer is equipped with 3rd generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3 processors and a QM77 chipset. The MXC-6300 from Adlink Technology delivers high computing powerRead More...

Fanless Medical Computer Pushes Mobile Functionality

The first of a new TOPAZ line of medical computers from Adlink Technology features rich I/O connectivity, wireless support and duty-specific performance processors with long lifeRead More...

Smart Panels Provide High-Value Cost/Performance with Multiple OS Support

A new series of Smart Panels is based on a Cortex-A8 processor and Integrated PowerVR SGX Graphics Accelerator. The SP-7W61 and SP-1061 from Adlink support multiple OSs—more thanRead More...