(Click here for a larger view of the Kontron M@C70 Micro Client)The M@C70 Micro Client targets a wide variety of thin client, web client, user terminal, and control-oriented applications, according to the company. Except for its 7-inch WVGA (800x480) display and smaller overall size, the device is technically similar to the 15-inch
M@C150 that occupies the top of the Micro Client range.
The device is offered with processors up to a 600MHz Celeron M, and with up to 1GB of SDRAM. Standard communication ports include 10/100 Ethernet, two USB, and one RS232 (RS422/485 optional). Other optional features include CAN bus, battery backed SRAM, and function keys.
Thanks to a passive cooling design, the unit's installation depth is just under 2 inches, or about 50 mm, according to Kontron. The front panel is sealed to IP65 and, unlike the larger devices in the Micro Client series, the M@C70 is VESA-mountable.
Features and specifications cited by Kontron include:
- Processor -- up to 600MHz Celeron
- Memory -- up to 1GB
- Display:
- 7-inch TFT touchscreen
- 800 x 480 resolution
- 330-nit brightness
- Networking -- 2 x 10/100 Ethernet
- Other I/O:
- 2 x USB 2.0
- 1 x RS232 (RS422/485 optional)
- CAN bus (optional)
- Expansion -- CompactFlash
- Operating temperature -- 0 to 50 deg. C
- Dimensions -- 9.25 x 6.6 x 1.9 inches (235 x 168 x 49 mm)
In addition to Windows CE and Windows XP Embedded, Kontron also provides Linux support for the device. The selected embedded OS is available pre-installed on a CompactFlash card, Kontron says.
The M@C150 appears to be immediately available, but the company has not disclosed pricing information.
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