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Compact PC/104-Plus single board computer

Sarsen Technology has announced that VersaLogic has released the PC/104-Plus SBC (single board computer) for embedded OEM applications. The Manx is a mid-range SBC featuring an efficient AMD Geode LX 800 processor. The product is function and pin-out compatible with VersaLogic's older Puma SBC. The new Manx incorporates mid-range processing speed (500MHz) with less than 5W power consumption. The ACPI suspend-to-RAM state feature reduces power draw to a 0.2W between active sessions. This high-reliability fanless design is available in both standard (0° to +60°C) and extended (-40° to +85°C) temperature versions. The new SBC with soldered-on RAM is a suitable choice for embedded computing applications in markets including defence, aerospace, medical equipment, and industrial automation. The SBC has standard on-board features that include 256Mbyte of soldered-on DRAM, 10/100 Ethernet, four USB 2.0 ports, LPT port, IDE interface, three COM ports and analogue audio.

A CompactFlash socket provides reliable, high-capacity on-board storage with no moving parts. Integrated high-performance video capabilities support simultaneous analogue VGA and LVDS output at resolutions up to 1600x1200pixel with 32bit colour and MMX + 3DNow! graphics for video-intensive applications. The PC/104-Plus expansion interface supports both ISA and PCI add-on modules. The SBC features a Phoenix software (formerly General Software) reprogrammable BIOS which supports custom defaults and the addition of firmbase security applications, remote booting, and other pre-OS software functions. The SBC is fully RoHS-compliant and compatible with embedded operating systems including Windows CE/XP, Linux, VxWorks, and QNX. Customisation of the SBC is available also in low OEM quantities. Options include conformal coating, BIOS customisations, revision locks, custom labelling, high-G shock and vibration treatment, custom testing and screening.