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Embedded Computing and Control
News Release from: VIA Technologies | Subject: EPIA CN-Series
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 05 June 2006
Ultracompact mainboard is easy to embed
The EPIA CN-Series Mini-ITX mainboard is the latest in the range of VIA C7-processor-based ultracompact platforms boasting an average power consumption of just 16W.
The VIA EPIA CN-Series Mini-ITX mainboard is the latest in the range of VIA C7-processor-based ultracompact platforms boasting an average power consumption of just 16W With VIA's hallmark rich integration in the ultracompact Mini-ITX form factor, the VIA EPIA CN mainboard is a flagship example of VIA's "embedded made easy" philosophy to small form factor computing that enables developers to bring powerful digital media appliances products to market simply and quickly
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 24 Aug 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Boasting the highly power efficient VIA C7 processor at speeds of 1 or 1.3GHz, along with the VIA CN700 digital media chipset integrating the VIA UniChrome Pro 2D/3D graphics with hardware MPEG-2 acceleration, dual monitor support, VIA Vinyl multichannel audio, a PCI legacy port, support for up to 1Gbyte of DDR2 400/533MHz memory and SATA II RAID, the VIA EPIA CN mainboard sets new standards for small form factor innovation.
"The VIA EPIA CN mainboard is a model embedded space workhorse that makes possible rapid development for a wide spectrum of applications", said Daniel Wu, Head of VIA Embedded Platform Division, VIA Technologies.
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"As the world advances towards a totally digital lifestyle, the role of highly integrated, ultra compact x86 platforms becomes ever more important, and our VIA EPIA mainboards are helping to drive this transition".
Based on the advanced VIA CoolStream architecture and manufactured using the state-of-the-art 90nm process, the VIA C7 processor together with the VIA EPIA CN mainboard offers a highly energy efficient platform that includes VIA PowerSaver 3.0 technology and reduces memory power consumption by over 50% through DDR2 support to make possible leading performance per watt.
Designed to inspire a new generation of powerful digital media appliances, the powerful and flexible VIA EPIA CN Mini-ITX mainboard is available with either the 1.3 or 1.0GHz VIA C7 processor and boasts the ultra efficient VIA V4 bus interface and VIA CN700 digital media chipset.
The VIA EPIA CN Mini-ITX sets new standards for feature completeness and flexibility to make embedded development easy.
Its feature set includes the VIA UniChrome Pro IGP graphics processor that offers users smooth and crystal clear video using MPEG-2 hardware acceleration and the Chromotion CE engine with DuoView+, six-channel audio, a legacy PCI port, S-Video and RCA outputs as well as serial, parallel and USB ports for unparalleled connectivity options.
Also supported by the ultra compact mainboard is up to 1Gbyte of DDR2 400/533MHz memory, native SATA II RAID 0 and 1, and 10/100Mbit/s broadband Ethernet.
Integrated into the VIA C7 processor is the world's most advanced x86 hardware security, the VIA PadLock security engine.
Featuring the world's fastest x86 AES encryption engine, VIA PadLock offers a comprehensive sets of tools to enable developers to seamlessly offload the computational process involved in complex security algorithms freeing processor load to handle more data faster.
The VIA EPIA CN-Series Mini-ITX mainboard has entered mass production and will be available in limited quantities through authorised distributors in early June.
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