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| New One-Board Computer from PCI Embedded Computer Systems PCI Embedded Computer Systems inc. has announced a Worlds first conduction cooled XMC CPU board for low power embedded systems. PCI Embedded Computer Systems Inc. expects its new XMC Single Board Computer to drive a new standard that accommodates advanced generations of microprocessors. The AMD Geode LX 800 processor family offers new levels of performance and power versatility in an x86-based embedded Processor and operates at a maximum power of 3.9W and 1.8W typical at 500MHz. Designers can now focus on developing end products that efficiently meet consumer needs with far fewer limits imposed by software porting or compatibility. The AMD Geode LX processors deliver the low-power x86 performance to design innovative and creative new products without compromise. Coupled with the AMD Geode CS5536 companion device, the combined chipset, which operates at1.9W typical at 433MHz and at 2.4W typical at 500MHz, offers designers a complete set of features that can deliver full desktop functionality to embedded and portable devices. The XMC platform is a complete single-board computer (SBC) in a small module that interfaces with a carrier board via the PCIexpress bus and the PCI bus, supporting direct peripheral connection. The board has a PCI to PCIexpress bridge implemented and can be used as PMC or XMC module taking advantage of the Geode 66MHz PCI bus. XMC Modules interface to a baseboard through high speed connectors. PCI bus, PCIexpress bus and I/O signals like 2 serial ports, a parallel port, several USB ports, video and LCD signals, Ethernet, keyboard and mouse and an audio interface are brought to the baseboard through these connectors. XMC cards are intended to be used where slim parallel card mounting is required such as in embedded single board computers, desktop computers, portable computers and servers. XMC modules are 149mm x 74 mm, allowing wide flexibility in OEM baseboard form-factors. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Computing News :: home page |