Summary of Parvus Combines Low-Power 5×86 AMD CPU with Dual 10/100 Ethernet Controllers and Quad Serial Ports in SpacePC® 4200 PC/104-Plus Single Board Computer
Parvus Corporation launched the SpacePC 4200, a fanless PC/104-Plus CPU module based on the AMD Élan SC520 microcontroller. Operating at 133MHz with low power consumption, it targets aerospace and industrial sectors. The board features dual Ethernet, multiple serial ports, EIDE interfaces, and supports rugged SSD storage. It includes drivers for Windows and various RTOS options like Linux and QNX, utilizing both ISA and PCI buses for stacking compatibility.
Parts used in the SpacePC 4200:
- AMD Élan SC520 microcontroller
- 64MB soldered SDRAM memory
- Two 10/100MBps Fast Ethernet controllers
- Four serial ports (2 RS-232, 2 RS-232/422/485)
- Bi-directional EPP/ECP parallel port
- EIDE hard drive interface
- Real-time clock
- Watchdog timer
- Two 16-bit counter/timers
- 1MB EPROM BIOS
(PRWEB) November 22, 2003
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – November 20, 2003 –
Parvus® Corporation today unveiled its SpacePC® 4200 CPU, a fanless 5×86 class PC/104-Plus processor board based around the 32-bit AMD Élan SC520 microcontroller. The product is priced at $ 314/each in volume orders of 100+ units.
Operating at clock speeds of 133MHz with a typical power consumption of only 4.6W, the 4200 Series module integrates two (2) 10/100MBps Fast Ethernet controllers and four (4) serial ports (2 RS-232, 2 RS-232/422/485) to provide embedded systems in aerospace, industrial, medical, and transportation applications with a rich network and communication feature set.
Other standard onboard peripherals include a bi-directional EPP/ECP parallel port, EIDE hard drive interface, speaker port, AT keyboard and PS/2 mouse interfaces, real-time clock, watchdog timer, and two additional 16-bit counter/timers.
To enhance reliability, the module does not require any active cooling, has no moving parts and comes equipped with 64MB of soldered SDRAM memory. Available in both standard (0ºC to +60ºC) and extended (-40ºC to +85ºC) temperature rated versions, the 4200 Series incorporates an IDE controller that supports the use of rugged Solid State Disk (SSD) devices, such as DiskOnModule®, CompactFlash®, and ATA Flash drives to securely store user data in harsh environmental conditions were standard devices do not reliably operate.
This space-saving (3.550 x 3.775) PC/104-Plus CPU module also includes drivers for both Windows® and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), such as Linux®, QNX® and VxWorks®. It integrates both the PC/104 (ISA) and PC/104-Plus (PCI) buses, enabling the 4200 Series to be easily stacked on top of other PC/104 add-on modules (i.e. video accelerators, frame grabbers, and digital I/O boards). Its BIOS is stored in a 1MB EPROM, which comes pre-loaded with a ROM-DOS kernel to facilitate rapid implementation.
While supplies last, a limited quantity of the SpacePC 4200 CPU is available for free evaluation. Visit http://www.SpacePC.com for more information about the whole line of SpacePC products or call 800-483-3152 to place an order.
ABOUT PARVUS
Parvus Corporation is a leading North American manufacturer and systems integrator of modular computer boards, enclosures, displays and embedded systems based on the PC/104 circuit board standard. Parvus offers rugged, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) computing solutions ideal for avionics, military, medical, industrial, and transportation OEMs. For more information, visit http://www.parvus.com or call 801.483.1533.
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- What is the clock speed of the SpacePC 4200?
It operates at clock speeds of 133MHz. - Does the SpacePC 4200 require active cooling?
No, the module does not require any active cooling as it has no moving parts. - Can I use Solid State Disk devices with this module?
Yes, it incorporates an IDE controller that supports rugged Solid State Disk devices like DiskOnModule, CompactFlash, and ATA Flash drives. - Which operating systems are supported by the SpacePC 4200?
It includes drivers for Windows and Real-Time Operating Systems such as Linux, QNX, and VxWorks. - What types of buses does the SpacePC 4200 integrate?
It integrates both the PC/104 (ISA) and PC/104-Plus (PCI) buses. - How much memory does the module come equipped with?
The module comes equipped with 64MB of soldered SDRAM memory. - What is the typical power consumption of the 4200 Series module?
The typical power consumption is only 4.6W. - Are there extended temperature rated versions available?
Yes, an extended version rated from -40ºC to +85ºC is available alongside the standard 0ºC to +60ºC version.
