(Click here for larger image)Based on an Intel PXA272 XScale processor operating at speeds of up to 620 MHz, the TrakPod is available as either a generic platform with the Windows CE operating system only, or bundled with additional "field proven" telematics application software and APIs.
Key features and specifications of the Trakpod include:
- Processor -- 620 MHz Intel Xscale PXA272
- Memory -- 32-128MB SDRAM; 32MB or 64MB Flash
- Display -- LVDS interface supports external displays at resolutions up to 1024 X 768
- Expansion:
- SD Card (internal)
- Two CompactFlash slots; 1 internal, 1 external
- Wireless options:
- GSM/GPRS or CDMA
- Bluetooth
- Wired communication:
- CAN and J1850 interfaces to vehicle communications system
- USB Host and Slave
- RS232 serial port
- Dallas 1-wire and I2C interfaces for additional sensors such as driver ID, temperature, etc.
- On-board 12 channel GPS
- 3 axis accelerometer
- Protected I/O Interfaces:
- Four analog in
- Two analog out
- 12 digital I/O with frequency counters
- Two high current switches
- AC97 Audio In/Out
- Battery backup in event of vehicle power loss
- Software-controllable low power modes that leave communications active so TrakPod can be awakened by incoming calls
- Supports 12 and 24V power systems
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