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        PCI-104 SBC has dual SATA II ports

        Eric Brown | Date: Jun 26, 2009 | Comments: 1



        Ibase is shipping a PCI-104 format single-board computer (SBC) aimed at a variety of rugged, compact embedded designs. The IB805 is equipped with an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz with an Intel 945GSE Express Chipset, offers multiple I/O, and includes two onboard SATA II ports, says Ibase.




        The IB805 is suited for a wide range of compact Internet devices and applications in transportation, automation, and industrial control, says Ibase. The SBC offers the ubiquitous Intel Atom N270, paired with the usual Intel 945GSE Express Chipset with ICH7M and Intel GMA 950 graphics. A DDR2 SO-DIMM socket is said to accept up to 2GB of memory.


        IB805 SBC
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        Display interfaces include both VGA, for CRTs, and single channel, 18-bit LVDS, according to the company. The IB805 also provides a gigabit Ethernet port, two RS-232 serial ports, and HD audio. Compared to a previous board offered by Ibase, the IB804, a key addition here is the IB805's two SATA II ports.

        Specifications listed for the IB805 include:
        • Processor -- Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz, 533MHz FSB
        • Chipset -- Intel 945GSE Express with ICH7M and Intel GMA 950 graphics
        • Memory -- 1 x DDR2 SO-DIMM for up to 2GB
        • Storage -- 2 x SATA II ports
        • Expansion 1 x PCI-104 expansion connector
        • Display VGA, support CRT and 18-bit, single-channel LVDS (DF13 socket)
        • Networking 1 x gigabit Ethernet PCI-E (Intel 82574L); pin header for RJ-45
        • USB pin header for 4 x USB 2.0
        • Serial 2 x RS-232 COM ports
        • LPC I/O -- Winbond W83627EHG (keyboard/mouse, 2 x COM, hardware monitoring)
        • Other features -- Watchdog timer; Intel HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 codec)
        • Power -- 4-pin DC power connector (+5V, +12V); consumes +5V: 2.93A +12V: 0.6A
        • Dimensions 3.8 x 3.5 inches (96 x 90mm); PCI-104 format
        • Operating temperature 32 to 140 deg. F (0 to 60 deg. C)

        IB805 (rear view)
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        Availability

        The IB805 SBC appears to be available now, at an undisclosed price. The company did not disclose operating system support, but its x86-based products typically support Windows as well as Linux. More information may be found here.




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