Versatile Pentium III EBX SBC computer
June 2001
PLCs, DCSs & Controllers
Advantech has released details of the new fanless Pentium III EBX single board computer. The PCM-9572F, with its small overall size of only 200 x 144 mm and low power Pentium III processor offering high reliability, is suitable for use in medical equipment and other long life applications. The embedded SBC includes TV-out and DVD support and it can be used as a point-of-sale control board with eight digital I/Os and cash drawer support, or as a mini-server or gateway device.
With the PC/104-Plus socket, multiple high-speed PCI sockets are always available. For example, by simply adding a PC/104-Plus Ethernet module, two additional LAN ports can easily be added.
The PCM-9572F operates without a fan at temperatures up to 60°C and typically consumes fewer than 16 W (with Pentium III 500 MHz and 64 MB DRAM). This SBC includes a VGA/LCD controller that supports dual 24 bit TFT LCD or one 48 bit TFT LCD, a PCI audio interface, a PCI Ethernet interface, and eight digital inputs and outputs. It also supports wake-on-LAN, modem. Its design is based on the EBX form factor that supports the PC/104-Plus interface for ISA/PCI module upgrades as well as having connectors strategically located on the PCB for better and easier embedded integration. Other on-board features include 2 LPT, 2 USB, Fast IrDA and four serial ports: three RS232 and one RS232/422/485. The SSD solution supports both DiskOnChip 2000 and Compact-Flash card.
The PCM-9572F supports 3D audio and complies with the AC97 standard and 3D engine VGA/LCD controller that support DVD play. The PCM-9572F combines audio, TV-out, and network functions on a single board computer. It provides TV-out that supports composite video connectors and S-Video connectors via an optional cable kit and a TV-out function which supports NSTC and PAL formats.
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