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Accelerate OEM Development with Debian Linux Quick Start Package for Intel Z5xx Atom SBC

Eugene, Oregon — VersaLogic Corp. today announced the release of a new Debian Linux Quick Start Package (QSP) for the newly released "Ocelot" Intel® Z5xx Atom™ XL-based single board computer (SBC). The new QSP streamlines hardware setup by eliminating both operating system (OS) configuration and driver installation. Quick configuration and decreased application development time offers embedded developers a competitive design edge, and brings applications to market more rapidly, with fewer resources.

The package is based on the popular Debian Linux 5.0.2 (Lenny/Stable) product running Linux kernel 2.6.30-3. The bootable LiveCD is configured for easy installation and support for Ocelot’s basic hardware features including Ethernet, audio, video, USB, and serial communications. Three stable images meet a wide range of functionality requirements. An Advanced User Package (AUP) contains kernel sources, a customized config file, and driver patches for Linux users running a version other than Debian. The Debian Linux OS can be used during system development to explore the Ocelot’s extensive capabilities, or it can be used as the base OS.

"Finding drivers and getting them to work takes time and can be a challenge in Linux, especially for new hardware. Using this package, a Linux system complete with driver support for standard hardware, can be installed and running with just a few clicks," said Kushal Koolwal, R&D OS Engineer at VersaLogic.

The Debian Linux QSP (QSP-LNX-MNLW) is available for download to qualified applicants. Please visit the software section of the VersaLogic website for more information: http://www.versalogic.com/software/. VersaLogic supports many popular embedded operating systems, including Windows Embedded, Debian Linux, VxWorks, and QNX.

The Ocelot uses Intel’s Z5xx Atom XL processor, designed specifically for embedded applications, to provide up to 1.6 GHz processing performance while drawing less than 7W of power. The compact SBC is ideal for defense, aerospace, medical device, robotics, and factory automation applications where high-performance, fanless, extended temperature operation is required.

About VersaLogic Corporation
A leading supplier of industrial computers since 1976, VersaLogic focuses on high-quality board-level products for embedded OEM applications. Its five-year product availability guarantee and outstanding warranties demonstrate a commitment to service. Product platforms include EBX, PC/104™, PC/104-Plus, EPIC™, SUMIT™, and SPX™. VersaLogic received ISO 9001:2008 certification in 2009 and was one of the first companies in North America to be registered to the 2008 revision of the standard. For five consecutive years, VersaLogic has received the coveted "Platinum" level vendor rating based on independent user surveys by technology research firm VDC Research Group, Inc.

Added on (Tuesday, 01 December 2009)

A High-End Full-Size CPU card with 1394 interface support from EVOC

The product is an EPI bus full-size CPU card based on Intel GM45 and Intel GM45 + ICH9M/ICH9M-E chipset. It supports Intel® Socket P Core™ 2 Duo Mobile CPU with 45nm process technology and FSB 667/800/1066MHz, Intel® Pentium® Dual Core™ series, Intel® 45nm Celeron® mobile series CPU, Intel® Celeron® series processor, and 1 x 200 Pin DDRII memory slot, onboard DDR2 1GB SDRAM (optional), VGA/LVDS dual display, 2 x 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet controller, 2 x SATA hard disk interface and 4 x MINI 1394 interface (optional).

Bus type		EVOC EPI bus standard
Processor		Supports Intel® Socket P Core™ 2 Duo Mobile CPU with 45nm process technology series and FSB 667/800/1066MHz, Intel® Pentium® Dual Core™ series, Intel® 45nm Celeron® mobile series CPU, Intel® Celeron® series processors including T1700, T1600, 585 and 575 CPU
System Chipset		Intel GM45 + ICH9M/ICH9M-E
Memory configuration		Onboard DDRII 1GB 667MHz (only for EPI-1815L2NA-R); provides 1 x 200 Pin DDRII memory slot
Display configuration		Integrates Intel GM45, supports VGA + LVDS (Dual Channel 24bit) dual display
Storage		4 x SATA
Network configuration		Onboard 2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN port
Audio configuration		HAD audio controller, supporting MIC-in/Line-in/Speaker-out
I/O ports		4 x USB2.0, 2 x serial port (one supports RS422/RS485), 1 x parallel port, 1 x PS/2, digital I/O (4I/4O), 4 x mini 1394 interface (optional)
Hardware monitoring		Monitors system temperature, CPU core temperature, fan speed
Watchdog Timer		Software programmable supports 1~255 sec./min. System reset/Interrupt
Power Supply		Supports ATX power supply
Operating Temperature		0°C ~ 60°C

Added on (Tuesday, 01 December 2009)

Low-power Fanless Embedded Barebone System

The EAC-7001 from Evoc Intelligent Technology, is a low-power fanless embedded barebone system. The upper cover of the chassis is made of al-alloy material and the chassis itself is made of steel. Apart from excellent heat dissipation, anti-dust and excellent EMC performance, the product also features low power, fanless design, small size and convenient installation. It can be sold independently, or sold together with panel display as an all-in-one Embedded PC. This product can be used for information kiosks, flight information display systems, automatic vending machines, laser marking machines, industrial automation, and many other applications.

Specifications (configured system)

Processor		Intel® ATOM 230 1.6G CPU
Memory		Supports 1.0G/2.0G (240Pin DDR2/533/667 DIMM slot); supports up to 2G memory
Video		1 x VGA port
Onboard LAN		1 x 1000Mbps Ethernet port
Onboard Audio		1 x Mic-in, 1 x Line-in, 1 x Speaker-out
Storage		1 x SATA 160G hard disk or 1 x 4.0G CF card (CF card is optional)
I/O		4 x USB2.0 port, 1 x parallel port, 1 x RS-232, 1 x RS-232/422/485, 1 x PS/2 keyboard and mouse port, 8-channel I/O port (4DI+4DO)
Reliability		MTBF≥5000h
Operating System		WINXP, WINCE, LINUX, XPE
Power Supply		9~30V DC input, or direct input of AC220V via adapter
Dimensions		60mm(H) x 183mm(W) x 250mm(D)
Operating Temperature		0°C ~ +50°C
Relative Humidity		5%~90%, non-condensing

Added on (Monday, 23 November 2009)

A Low-end motherboard from Evoc

The EC9-1713L2NA from Evoc Intelligent Technology, is an embedded ATX motherboard based on Intel ®910GMLE and ICH6-M chipset. It supports low-power Intel® Pentium TM M and Celeron TM M processors, dual-channel memory (channel A is for onboard 1GB memory and channel B is for DIMM slot), VGA and LVDS display. The board is equipped with 10 serial ports, 2 x 10/100/1000Mbps network port, 8 x USB, 2 x PCI and 1 x PCI-E x1 expansion slot, delivering abundant I/O ports and excellent expansibility.

Specifications

Architecture		Embedded ATX
Processor		Intel® Celeron TM M/Celeron TM M ULV/Pentium TM M FSB 400 package uFPGA; supports up to Pentium TM M 1.8G CPU
Chipset		Intel®910GMLE + Intel® ICH6-M
Memory		onboard DDR2-400 1G memory and 1 x 240-pin DDR2-400 DIMM memory slot, supporting un-buffered mode, and up to 2GB system memory
BIOS		AMI 8.0 new version PnP BIOS
Onboard video		Intel® 910GMLE integrated VGA display, supporting 36-bit and 48-bit dual-channel LVDS display
Onboard LAN		2 x 10/100/1000M Ethernet controller, RJ-45 port. LAN1 supports Wake-on-LAN
Onboard Audio		AC'97 Codec
Storage		1 x IDE port, 2 x SATA port, 1 x FDD
I/O		8 x USB2.0 port, 1 x parallel port, 10 x serial port (COM2 supports RS-232/422/485), 1 x PS/2 keyboard and mouse port
SSD		CompactFlash disk
Watchdog Timer		Software programmable supports 1~255 sec./min. System reset/interrupt
Hardware Monitor		Monitors working voltage, CPU and system chassis temperature, giving alarm when temperature is above the limit
Expansion bus		2 x PCI expansion slot, 1 x PCI-E x4 expansion
Power Supply		Supports ATX power supply
Dimensions		257mm x 243mm
Operating Temperature		0°C~60°C
Relative Humidity		5%~90%, non-condensing

Added on (Friday, 13 November 2009)

Ultra-small Low-power Fanless Embedded Box PC

The MEC-1002 from Evoc Intelligent Technology is an ultra-small low-power embedded box PC supportin PC/104-Plus CPU boards and stackable modules. A sealed al-alloy rugged chassis serves also as a heat sink. This box PC is compact and rugged. Networking is available through 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports. The product also possesses reasonable structure, waterproof and dustproof performance, highly-reliable operation, wide-temperature, anti-vibration, anti-shock and anti-EMI performance. It can be used for electric power, railways, industrial monitoring and other applications.

Specifications

Processor		Onboard Intel low-power CPU, CM @ 1.0 Ghz or PM @ 1.4 Ghz
Chipset		Intel 910GMLE
Memory		512 MB or 1 GB onboard
Onboard video		1 x VGA port
Onboard LAN		2 x 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet controller
Storage		2 GB CF card or 80 GB SATA
I/O		4 x USB2.0 port, 2 x RS232, one of which supports RS-232/422/485, 1 x PS/2 keyboard and mouse port, 8-channel GPIO
Expansion Bus		PC/104-Plus
Power Supply		Single 5V input or 8-32V input via power board
Dimensions		49.8mm(H) x 166mm(W) x 152mm(D)

Added on (Thursday, 12 November 2009)

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