VersaLogic Corp. is shipping a PC/104-Plus form-factor CPU module based on an x86-compatible AMD Geode GX500 processor. The “Puma” board is compatible with “most x86 operating systems,” including Linux, Windows CE/XPe, QNX, and VxWorks, VersaLogic said.

(Click for larger view of the Puma module)

The low-power, RoHS-compliant Puma CPU module is based on a 500 MHz-equivalent AMD Geode GX500 microprocessor, and equipped with 256 MB of soldered-on DDR SDRAM. It offers an extensive set of I/O and peripheral interfaces.

Key features and specifications listed by VersaLogic for the Puma board include:

• Four USB 2.0 ports
• Autoselecting 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet
• Four COM ports
• Parallel port
• ATA-5, UDMA66 IDE interface
• Analog and 18/24-bit digital video interface supporting 24-bit color rendition at formats up to 1280 x 1024 pixels
• AC97 stereo audio in/out
• CompactFlash expansion socket
• PC/104-Plus form-factor with ISA and PCI expansion bus headers
• Supports fanless operation

Availability

The Puma module is immediately available. Pricing was not disclosed.

 
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