WinSystems has introduced an EPIC-format SBC (single-board computer) targeting M2M (machine-to-machine) applications. The EPX-GX packs 11 on-board I/O interfaces, expands via a choice of miniPCI and PC/104 modules, and supports Linux 2.6, according to the company.

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The EPX-GX is based on a Pentium-class AMD [email protected] processor. On-board input/output interfaces include:

• 4x AGP Video with CRT and digital flat panel interface
• Keyboard controller and PS/2 mouse
• AC 97 audio
• Floppy drive interface
• 66 IDE
• 10/100 Ethernet
• 2 USB ports
• 4 serial ports
• 24 digital I/O lines
• Parallel printer port
• Bootable Type I and II CompactFlash
• Expansion:
  • PC/104
  • PC/104-Plus
  • miniPCI

Optional I/O ports include a GPS receiver, 802.11 transceiver, and 12-bit A/D converter with 8 single-ended or 4 differential channels, according to the company.

A company spokesperson told LinuxDevices that “the EPX-GX board is fully tested with Linux, Windows XP Embedded, and Windows CE. A fully functional board is sent to each engineer that specializes in the respective operating system, so that it can be fully tested along with drivers for specialty onboard I/O.”

Availability

Delivery of the EPX-GX is from stock to three weeks, with a price of $499 in “OEM quantities,” according to WinSystems. A Quick Start kit and developer's package are also available, with support for the 2.6 Linux kernel, Windows XP Embedded, and Windows CE.

 
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