Aewin has announced a highly integrated 3.5-inch form-factor single-board computer (SBC) that accepts either Pentium M or Celeron M processors. The EM-7302 runs Linux, offers modular PC/104 and optional mini PCI expansion, and targets embedded applications such as interactive kiosks, parking gate control, and medical equipment.

The EM-7302 SBC implements a wide range of PC-style functions and interfaces. Key chipsets include Intel's 852GM “Extreme Graphics2” and 82562GT Ethernet controllers, and Winbond's 83627HG “super-I/O” chip, Aewin said.

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Other specifications include:

• Processor — Intel Pentium M or Celeron M, clocked at 600MHz or 1GHz; 400MHz FSB
  
• Memory — 200-pin SO-DIMM accepts up to 1GB SDRAM (200/266/333)
  
• Storage — 1 x EIDE (Ultra ATA-66)
  
• Video:
  • 1/4/8/16/32MB frame buffer shares system memory
    
  • Dual independent displays (CRT, LVDS)
    
  • Resolution 1920 x 1440 x 32 bpp at 85Hz; 1600 x 1200 x 32 bpp at 100Hz
    
  • VGA/LVDS interfaces
• Audio — Realtek AC97 (optional)
  
• Networking — 10/100 Ethernet
  
• Other I/O ports:
  • PS/2 keyboard/mouse
    
  • 4 x COM ports (3 x RS-232; 1 x RS-232/422/485)
    
  • parallel printer port
    
  • 4 x USB 2.0
    
  • GPIO (8-bit TTL input and 8-bit TTL output)
• Expansion — CompactFlash Type II with DMA mode; PC/104 stack; mini PCI (optional)
  
• Power — +5V or +12 VDC
  
• Dimensions — 5.7 x 4.0 inches (146 x 102 mm)
  
• Operating temperature — 0 to 60 deg. C
  

Aewin distributes a Linux driver for the EM-7302's LAN port, along with VGA, LAN, audio, and chipset drivers for a variety of Windows OSes. The company typically supports its board-level computers and accessories under Windows XP, Windows XP Embedded, and Linux, although it had not confirmed this support for the EM-7302 by publication time.

The EM-7302 appears to be available now. Pricing was not disclosed. Aewin also offers a Geode-powered 3.5-inch board that runs Linux.

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