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News Release from: VersaLogic Corp | Subject: Fanless Python single board computer
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 04 April 2007
Single-board computer for embedded
applications
Python single-board computer has no moving parts and a low power draw making it suitable for applications in portable equipment
VersaLogic has announced a new embedded single-board computer (SBC) to complement its existing line of EBX products The fanless "Python" board features a highly reliable design, no moving parts, low power draw (less than 5W), and a robust complement of on-board I/O options
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 17 Feb 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The latest addition to the line of PC/104-Plus embedded boards from VersaLogic Corp is the Puma, which features a highly reliable design and very low power consumption.
In addition, the Python includes VersaLogic's new SPX expansion interface that allows users to easily add a wide-range of low-cost I/O options to the platform.
The Python uses AMD's energy-saving LX 800 processor.
The LX 800 uses standard x86 architecture to support familiar user interfaces and OS environments.
The processor consumes very little power (less than 1W CPU core power consumption) and is among the highest performance per watt CPUs available today.
Standard on-board features for the Python include one 200-pin SODIMM socket accepting up to 1Gbyte of 333MHz PC2700 compatible DDR RAM, four COM ports, four USB 2.0 ports, dual Ethernet ports, IDE, LPT, Digital I/O, analogue input, audio I/O, and keyboard/mouse support.
The board also includes integrated SVGA and LVDS flat-panel support with MMX and 3DNow! for video-intensive applications.
System expansion is supported by the PC/104-Plus interface (for ISA and PCI add-on modules), and VersaLogic's new SPX interface for simplified I/O expansion.
The Python may also be used as a CPU module for a larger system, by plugging it into a proprietary base board that includes specific user I/O circuitry.
The Python is suitable for aerospace, security, medical, and industrial applications.
Fully RoHS-compliant and designed to meet EU Directive 2002/95/EC, the Python is especially suited for markets in Europe, California, China and other areas where restrictions on the use of hazardous materials in electronic components are in force or are being considered.
Gary Harris, VersaLogic's VP Engineering, comments: "The Python is a feature-rich, mid-performance platform that will augment our line of SBCs".
"The new SPX interface offers OEMs a great low cost alternative for I/O expansion".
As with other VersaLogic embedded computer boards, the Python includes a customisable, OEM-enhanced BIOS that is field-upgradeable.
It is designed to work with embedded operating systems, including Windows CE/XP/XPe, Linux, VxWorks, QNX, DOS, and other real-time OSs.
The Python is currently available from stock.
Pricing is US $630 in OEM quantities.
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