Hannover, GERMANY — (press release) — SSV Embedded Systems has announced a tiny Linux-based networked PC-compatible single-board computer (SBC) that plugs into a standard 64-pin JEDEC DIL socket. The SSV DIL/Net measures 3.2 x 1.1 inches (82 x 28 mm) and comes complete with Embedded Linux preinstalled in Flash memory. The Linux support includes a full TCP/IP stack, a Telnet server for remote login, an FTP server for file transfers, and an embedded Web server with CGI and JavaScript-based ASP for creating dynamic HTML pages.

The DIL/Net module, which is based on the AMD Elan SC410, a 32-bit low power 486SX processor, provides a complete embedded-PC architecture, plus 8 MBytes DRAM and 2 MBytes FLASH. Onboard peripheral functions include a COM1 serial port, 20 digital I/O, watchdog timer, and an expansion bus with programmable chip select signals and interrupt inputs for interfacing with external logic and devices via the 64-pin DIL socket connector. Also included on the module is a Crystal CS8900 based 10Base-T Ethernet interface, with embedded RAM for packet buffering and full-duplex support. The module operates on approximately 1W of 3.3V DC power.

The DIL/NetPC DNP/1486-3V is available now, at $145 in quantities of 1,000. A starterkit which includes a networking prototyping board, cables, power supply, sample C source code, and user manuals on CD-ROM is available for $250. The included sample C applications use the Linux socket API and can serve as the basis for developing customized TCP/IP applications.

SSV Embedded Systems, a subsidiary of SSV GmbH in Germany, specializes in embedded PC systems and industrial networking technology. The company offers a wide range of single board computers, I/O boards, System-on-Chip based embedded controllers, and flat panel PCs.

 
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