Axiomtek has released a trio of rugged SBCs that come with a Linux kernel, drivers, and customization tools. Two are in 3.5-inch SBC format and use Geode GX1 processors, while the third is in 5.25-inch format and uses a Pentium M. All three target high-performance, low-power, low-thermal embedded computing in extreme temperature environments.

(Click here for larger image of the SBC83810)

Axiomtek announced in November that it would supply a 2.4.25-series Linux kernel and drivers with all its PC/104, 3.5-inch, 5.25-inch, and half-size SBCs.

SBC84500 and SBC84510

The SBC84500 (shown at right) and SBC84510 are implemented in a 3.5-inch SBC form-factor, and are based an “ultra low power” 300 MHz Geode CPUs said to consume less than two watts. The SBC84500 boasts four serial ports and one 10/100 Ethernet port, while the SBC84510 substitutes a second Ethernet connection for two of the serial ports.

Features common to both of these SBCs include:

• Processor — 300 MHz Geode GX1
• Memory — One SODIMM socket supporting up to 256 MB
• Display — Supports both CRT and LCD
  • CRT mode — 1024 x 768 at 24 bpp
  • LCD/simultaneous mode — 1024 x 768 at 18 bpp, 60 Hz
• Onboard CompactFlash socket
• I/O Ports:
  • ATA-33 IDE
  • FDD
  • Keyboard and mouse
  • 2 USB 1.0
  • LPT
  • AC97 audio codec
  • 8-bit digital I/O
• Expansion interface — PC/104 16-bit ISA

SBC83810

The SBC83810 is implemented in a 5.25-inch SBC form-factor, and is based on a 600 MHz Pentium M processor. It can optionally support dual LVDS LCD displays, with differing content and resolutions. Expansion interfaces include a full-size PCI-X socket, PC/104-Plus, and Mini PCI.

Axiomtek lists the following key features and specifications for the SBC8381:

• Processor:
  • Socket 478 Pentium M or Celeron M (standard)
  • soldered-on BGA Celeron M (optional)
• Memory — 184-pin DDR DIM, for up to 1 GB
• Display:
  • Intel 855GME chipset
  • Up to 256 MB framebuffer sharing system RAM
  • Maximum resolution:
    • CRT mode — 1600 x 1200
    • LCD mode (either single or dual) — 1280 x 1024
• Onboard Type II CompactFlash socket
• I/O Ports:
  • 2 Parallel ATA-100 IDE
  • 2 Serial ATA-150 IDE
  • FDD
  • keyboard and mouse
  • 4 serial ports
  • 4 USB 2.0
  • Ethernet — Realtek RTL8100C Fast Ethernet standard, RTL8110S Gigabit Ethernet optional
  • LPT
  • IrDA
  • AC97 audio codec
• Expansion interfaces:
  • PCI-X extension slot supporting four PCI masters
  • PC/104-Plus
  • Mini PCI Type III socket

Pricing and Availability

All three new Axiomtek SBCs are available immediately, with pricing based on specific configuration requirements, the company says.

 
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