Single-supply EPIC SBC runs Linux on Pentium M
Sep 14, 2005 — by LinuxDevices Staff — from the LinuxDevices Archive — viewsEvalue Technology is shipping a fanless EPIC form-factor SBC (single-board computer) based on a Pentium M processor. The ECM-3720 runs from a single +12V source, supports Linux, and is aimed at POS, kiosk, medical, gaming and other embedded applications with price, performance, thermal, and space constraints, according to the… company.
The ECM-3720 is based on a 1.1 GHz Pentium M CPU with up to 1 GB of SDRAM and an 82855GME chipset, according to Evalue. An on-board DC-to-DC converter enables operation from a single +12V power input.
Evalue lists the following key features and specifications for the ECM-3720:
- Processor — Pentium M, clocked at 1.1 GHz
- Memory — up to 1 GB SDRAM in one SODIMM slot
- Display:
- RG82855GME GMCH integrated Extreme Graphics 2 controller
- Supports dual-channel 24-bit LVDS panels
- Resolution:
- CRT mode — 1600 x 1200, 32-bit color (85 Hz)
- LCD/Simultaneous mode — 2048 x 1536, 16-bit color (75 Hz)
- Built-in touchscreen controller
- Expansion:
- PCI-104 slot
- CompactFlash Type I/II socket
- I/O ports:
- Dual 10/100 Ethernet
- 2 EIDE, Ultra DMA 100
- 4 USB 2.0
- 1 UART
- IrDA, LPT, keyboard and mouse
- Audio:
- AC97 codec,5.1 channel
- Mic in, line in, CD audio in, line out
- Size — 4.5 x 6.5 inches (115 x 165 mm)
The company did not provide price or availability details as of publication time.
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