PC platforms optimised for DSP development

A Sundance Multiprocessor Technology product story

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Mar 3, 2005

Original equipment manufacturers and embedded system designers can give their digital signal processing projects a jump-start thanks to the innovative Sundance SMTPC range of optimised PCs.

Original equipment manufacturers and embedded system designers can give their digital signal processing projects a jump-start thanks to the innovative Sundance SMTPC range of optimised PCs.

A range of PCs customised to bring the best out of Sundance's world-class DSP technology was seen as essential.

"Powerful DSP systems demand robust power supplies, adequate cooling, and space for all the hardware".

"Off-the-shelf PCs are rarely up to the job".

"Ordering our cutting-edge DSP hardware with a PC built for the job avoids any risks and saves projects leaders valuable time by providing configured, tested and ready to run systems", explained Flemming Christensen, Sundance Managing Director.

The SMTPC range of optimised PCs is available in desktop, tower and standard portable platforms depending on need and user preference.

Build quality is exceptional and there is even a ruggedised portable version for heavy-duty use in harsh environments.

All share the same integration with Sundance's hardware and are delivered configured to customer order requirements.

Though customised for best performance of DSP applications, the PCs are based on well-specified components throughout.

They include Intel processors, DDR2-400 RAM, ATA hard disks, DVD read/writers and come complete with Microsoft Windows XP Professional.

Added features include more robust power supplies to ensure stable operation with power hungry processing systems.

Multiple-fan flow-through cooling prevents overheating, and a front panel two-channel LCD temperature display with two internal probes gives a visual assurance that all is running well.

To help users start their DSP projects immediately, all Sundance hardware and software is pre-installed to guarantee 100% compatibility.

This allows the company to provide whole system support.