Phoenix, AZ — (press release excerpt) — ACTIS Computer has released a new high-integration single board computer based on Motorola's MPC860T PowerQUICC Communication Processor. The SBC-6860-W features a unique combination of wired and wireless networking, communication, and I/O expandability on a compact 9.2 x 6.3 in. (233 x 160mm) stand-alone board, and has an available Linux board support package.

The board's communications interfaces include an 802.11 wireless LAN port, two RS-232 ports, and a Fast Ethernet port. For connection to WANs, the board also includes an S-interface ISDN port. An IrDA infrared port provides wireless communication between the board and operators with portable computers or PDAs for simplified on-site operation and diagnostics. The multi-protocol serial port supports RS-232, RS-485, RS-449, EIA-530, EIA-530A, V.35, and V.36 interface levels.

A dedicated RISC Communication Engine located on the PowerQUICC silicon chip relieves the main PowerPC CPU core of all communication and networking processing. The PowerQUICC's communication features combined with the wireless network connectivity and Industry Pack I/O expandability make the SBC-6860-W ideally suited for use in traditional process monitoring, remote data acquisition, remote control, medical equipments, and transportation applications.

The SBC-6860-W accomodates up to 128MB of onboard SDRAM and up to 16MB of Flash memory, and is expandable using its two Industry Pack (IP) modules slots.

The board is available now and is priced at $2,195 in single quantity, including the wireless LAN adapter.

 
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