The PCM-9375 "biscuit" form-factor SBC includes an extensive set of PC-style interfaces, and delivers high performance along with "superb power consumption," according to the company.
(Click here for larger image)Advantech says the PCM-9375's total power consumption is around 6W with 256 MB of DDR memory and 256 MB of CompactFlash. The unit has the same mechanical design and layout as an earlier Geode GX1-based board, and thus offers a potential upgrade path for designs based on the GX1 model.
Typical applications are expected to include machine control, portable medical equipment, and gaming, according to the company.
PCM-9375 block diagram
(Click image for larger view)Advantech lists the following key features and specifications for the PCM-9375:
- Processor -- AMD Geode LX800@0.9W, up to 500 MHz
- Memory -- one SODIMM socket supports up to 512 MB DDR333 SDRAM
- Display:
- Max. resolution -- 1920 x 1440 x 32-bit color at 85 Hz
- Shared memory architecture supports 64 MB frame buffer using system memory
- LCD interface -- supports up to 24-bit TFT LCD, TTL signal levels (PCM-9375F)
- LVDS interface -- support 1-channel 18-bit LVDS (PCM-9375E)
- Dual display -- CRT + LCD or CRT + LVDS
- Storage -- CompactFlash Type I (Type II optional)
- I/O ports:
- Dual 10/100 Ethernet
- 4 USB 2.0
- 4 serial ports -- 3 RS232, 1 RS232/422/485
- AC97 stereo audio
- PS/2 keyboard and mouse
- parallel port
- 8-bit general purpose digital I/O
- Expansion -- PC/104
Advantech supports the PCM-9375 with various drivers, tools, and components that target Windows CE 5.0 and XP Embedded (SP2) based applications. The company says it supplies a Windows CE image that incorporates additional features such as an application launcher, registry editor, and registry flusher, to help customers develop "richer and more dynamic CE-based applications." For Windows XP Embedded, Advantech offers a fast boot utility based on Microsoft's
Hibernate Once Resume Many (HORM) feature.
Price and availability were not disclosed.
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