MPL AG has added a new model to its line of “Packaged Industrial PCs” (PIP). The PIP9 is based on a 1 GHz Celeron M processor, and boasts an extensive set of “PC compatible” functions in a compact, industrial-strength package, according to the Switzerland-based company.

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The PIP9 is based on a low-power 1 GHz Celeron processor with 512 MB of soldered-on ECC DDR333 RAM. A 200-pin SODIMM socket accommodates up to an additional 1 GB of RAM, and a PC/104-Plus module location facilitates in-the-box expansion. For the purposes of industrial expansion, the system provides a CAN-compatible field-bus interface. 48 volt input is available as an option.

PIP9 with a clear cover that shows its innards
MPL lists the following key features and specifications for the PIP9:

• Processor — low power Celeron M, clocked at 1 GHz
• Chipset — 855GME with 6300ESB, 400 MHz front-side bus
• Memory:
  • 512 MB soldered-on ECC DDR333 RAM
  • 200-pin SODIMM socket supports up to 1 GB RAM
  • on-board RAM can be optionally depopulated
• Display — Intel integrated graphics
  • 250 MHz graphics core with 2D and 3D engine
  • 350 MHz, 24-bit RAMDAC
  • digital video on DVI-I connector max. resolution 1600×1200
  • analog video on DVI-I connector max. resolution 2048×1536
  • LVDS port 1600×1200
• Storage:
  • 2 EIDE ports on 44-pin headers, up to four drives or IDE flash storage
  • 2 SATA ports — data transfer to 150 MB/sec, supports soft RAID
  • FDD port
• I/O ports:
  • gigabit Ethernet, RJ45
  • 3 USB 2.0, 2 Type A connectors, one port on internal pin header
  • 4 serial on 9-pin D connectors, 2 RS232/422/485
  • 3 IEEE-1394b Firewire on “bilingual” connectors
  • PS/2 keyboard and mouse
  • Parallel port
• Optional I/O:
  • AC97 audio — line in, line out, mic in 3.5 mm jacks
  • CAN bus on 9-pin D connector
  • 8-bit ISA bus on internal pin header
• Expansion:
  • PC/104 and PC/104-Plus on board
  • Optional — standard PCI slots for half size cards
• Dimensions — 10.6 x 6.4 inch (270 x 162 mm) footprint. Height ranges from 2.4 to 4.7 inches (62 to 120 mm) depending on options
• Weight — 4.85 lbs (2.2 kg)

Being “100 percent PC/AT compatible,” according to the company, the PIP9 industrial computer supports “any PC operating system,” including embedded Linux, Windows XP Embedded, and Windows CE.

MPL says all of its PIP series products can be “ordered according to the customer's requirements and needs.” The PIP9 is available now. Pricing was not disclosed.

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