Industrial touch-panel computer runs Windows CE

Doug | Date: Nov 9, 2004 | Comments: 1

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Advantech has introduced a compact, rugged, touch-panel computer with a 5.7-inch QVGA LCD screen. The TPC-60S, which is based on a Samsung ARM9 system-on-chip (SoC) processor running Windows CE, targets system control interfaces in the machine automation, transportation, and food service industries.

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The fanless TPC-60S has an "ultra slim" form factor but is also durable enough to meet the requirements for operating interfaces in industrial environments, according to Advantech. The unit's front panel is NEMA4/IP65 compliant, and its plastic housing features low weight, high performance, and good heat dissipation.

Key features and specifications of the TPC-60S include:

• Processor -- 266 MHz Samsung S3C2410A ARM9 SoC
  
• Memory -- 64MB SDRAM, 64MB Flash
  
• Display -- 5.7-inch QVGA (320x240) STN LCD, 256 colors, with 4-wire, analog-resistive touchscreen
  
• Input/output ports:
  • 3 serial ports -- 1 full RS-232, 1 4-pin RS-232, 1 RS-485
    
  • 10/100 Base-T Ethernet
    
  • 2 USB 1.1 ports -- one client, one host
• Wireless interface via PCMCIA slot
  
• Other Expansion -- CompactFlash slot
  
• Power -- 24V DC, 0.5A max.
  
• Operating System -- Windows CE 4.2

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