Micro/sys has announced a new PC/104 single board computer (SBC) based on a 533MHz Intel IXP425 XScale processor, and is supporting it in Linux-based embedded applications such as industrial controllers, protocol converters, and gateways.

(Click for larger view of SBC1625)

The SBC1625 integrates dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interfaces, up to 128MB SDRAM and 64MB flash memory, four serial ports, USB device controller, digital I/O, and a built-in CompactFlash slot. The 3.6 x 3.8 inch module operates from -40 to +85 deg. C.

According to Micro/sys, the IXP425 processor includes dual network processing engines which drive the 10/100Base-T Ethernet ports, thereby offloading networking tasks such as Ethernet filtering. This is said to enable a high level of network throughput while consuming less than 3.8 watts at the full 533MHz CPU clock speed.

The module's onboard CompactFlash socket can be used to add both storage devices and I/O devices.

The SBC1625 starts at $495 in single quantity. An industrial temperature (-40 to +85 deg C) version is also available, starting at $555. The company includes a free development kit with single-quantity purchases, which includes cables, sample software, and documentation.

 
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