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News Release from: Kontron UK | Subject: Kontron AM5010
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 07 March 2008
CPU, graphics and hard drive squeeze
into AMC
Designed with Intel multicore processor technology, ATI graphics and substantial I/O capabilities, the AM5010 is suitable for compute-intensive applications.
Kontron has introduced the market's first complete single board computer on the AdvancedMC (AMC) form factor The Kontron AM5010 represents a space-saving and cost-effective solution by including CPU, graphics and hard drive on one double-width mid-size AMC
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 30 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Designed with Intel multicore processor technology, ATI graphics and substantial I/O capabilities, the AM5010 is suitable for compute-intensive applications.
The Kontron AM5010 is a highly integrated CPU board implemented as a double-width, mid-size AdvancedMC processor module.
The design is based on the Intel Core2 Duo LV 1.5 GHz processor with 4Mbyte L2 cache providing 667MHz front side bus (FSB) speed combined with the Intel 3100 server-class chipset.
The Intel 3100 chipset is a space-saving, two-in-one solution that incorporates both the Intel Memory Controller (E7320/E7520) and the Intel I/O Hub Controller (6300ESB) in a single package.
The Kontron AM5010 includes up to 4Gbyte registered Double Data Rate (DDR2) memory with error checking and correcting (ECC) running at 400MHz.
It provides up to 8Gbyte Flash memory via a USB 2.0 NAND Flash Controller and offers the capability for an onboard 2.5in SATA HDD.
Supporting the PICMG sub-specifications AMC.1/.2/.3, the Kontron AM5010 ensures a comprehensive set of interconnecting capabilities.
A x4 PCI Express lane (supporting 4 x1 PCI Express as well) according to AMC.1 guarantees high throughput for I/O-intensive applications.
The dual Gigabit Ethernet supports the AMC.2 specification and uses a x4 lane PCI Express interface to ensure maximum packet performance.
Two SATA ports compliant to AMC.3 allow flexible usage models of the Kontron AM5010 depending on application requirements.
Furthermore, the integration of a graphic controller with a DVI-I interface to the front, combined with two USB, two GbE and a serial port via RJ45, provides a rich set of front I/O capabilities allowing the Kontron AM5010 to be used in a range of application spaces.
The Kontron AM5010 AdvancedMC processor module suits long-life embedded applications. Request a free brochure from Kontron UK ...
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