The SBC employs Intel's dual-core "Pineview" Atom, the 1.66GHz D510. Like many other embedded devices featuring this CPU, it bypasses the NM10 I/O controller meant for netbooks, instead using the larger ICH8M (82801HM), a block diagram of which may be found here. While most products employing this combination of chips are being touted as fanless, Avalue's photo of the ECM-PNV (below) shows a cooling fan fitted to the ICH8M.

According to Avalue, the ECM-PNV accepts up to 1GB of DDR2 memory via a single SODIMM socket. Persistent storage, meanwhile, may be added either via a Type I/II CompactFlash slot, or by connecting drives to either or both of the SBC's SATA ports, the company says.

Avalue ECM-PNV

Avalue's product page for the ECM-PNV doesn't say which of its interfaces include real-world connectors, but we're guessing from the above photo that these are limited to a VGA port and a single serial port. Other interfaces, all presumably via headers, are said to include EIDE, five additional serial ports (3 RS232, 2 RS422/485), six USB 2.0 ports, an optional PS/3 port, plus 16-general purpose I/Os.

Avalue says the SBC also has mic in, line in, and line out interfaces, two gigabit Ethernet ports, and support for displays ranging up to 2048 x 1536 pixels in size. An optional daughterboard upgrades the board's LVDS interface to 24-bit, the company adds.

According to Avalue, the ECM-PNV operates via DC input power ranging from 12V to 28V. Operating range is from 32 to 122 deg. F (0 to 60 deg. C), the company adds.

Features and specifications listed by Avalue for the ECM-PNV include:

• Processor -- Intel Atom D510 clocked at 1.66GHz
• Chipset -- ICH8M
• Memory -- Up to 1GB of DDR2 RAM
• Expansion -- Mini PCI and CompactFlash Type I/II slots
• Networking -- 2 x gigabit Ethernet
• Other I/O:
  • 2 x SATA
  • 6 x USB 2.0
  • 6 x serial (4 x RS232; 2 x RS422/485)
  • 1 x EIDE
  • 16-bit GPIO
  • VGA and LVDS
  • Audio -- mic in, line in, line out
• Power -- 12 to 28VDC
• Operating range -- 32 to 122 deg. F (0 to 60 deg. C)
• Dimensions -- 5.7 x 4 inches (146 x 101mm)

Avalue did not disclose pricing, availability, or operating system information regarding the ECM-PNV, but the device appears to be on sale now. More information may be found on the company's website, here.

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