14 DAY TRIAL // Made official just a few days ago, Intel's Atom E600C processor, code-named Stellarton, is already starting to be used in all sort of embedded solutions, Kontron claiming they are the first to release a small board computing (SBC) solution based on Intel's latest Atom CPU.
Built to withstand the high temperatures that are usually found in industrial environments, Kontron's PCIe/104 Microspace MSMST SBC can be equipped with various processors in the Atom E600C series ranging up to 1.3GHz with a maximum of 2GB onboard DRAM system memory.
Using an Altera FPGA, Kontron's solution also comes with integrated Intel GMA 600 graphics with up to 128MB of video memory as well as LVDS and SDVO interfaces.
Furthermore, optional media boards are available for those users that need VGA or DVI connectivity, SPDIF out and two analog stereo connections for line-out and mic-in being also available as optionals while a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) comes as standard in all of Kontron 's E600C SMBs.
On the storage side, the SMB comes with two SATA connectors, two USB 2.0 ports and an optional Gigabit LAN port, numerous other add-on card being available for installation since the board features an PCIe expansion slot.
"Intel’s configurable Atom processor series provides additional flexibility for customers who want the choice to customize embedded solutions with proprietary I/O or acceleration," said Doug Davis, vice president and general manager, Embedded and Communications Group, Intel.
"With the latest Intel Atom processors powering the Kontron single board computer, developers may differentiate their designs by reacting quickly to changing market segment requirements and meet the varied needs of embedded devices."
Supporting a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux and VxWorks, the Kontron SMB will enter production in Q2 2011, pre-series prototypes being available right now upon request, according to the company.