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Emerson Network Power launches embedded computing platforms with latest Intel Core processors
Posted by Courtney Howard
Tempe, Ariz., 9 Jan. 2010. Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson, has released three new embedded computing platforms powered by the latest Intel Core i7 and Intel Core i5 processors from Intel.
These new embedded computing platforms are available in a range of form factors, including COM Express, MicroATX, and 6U VME for medical and military/aerospace applications. The Intel Core i7 and Intel Core i5 processors use next-generation 32 nanometer manufacturing process technology, providing system integrators with increases in performance and energy efficiency.
"The launch of Emerson Network Power's first VMEbus platform to feature an Intel processor represents our ongoing portfolio diversification to support a broad range of industries," said Paul Virgo, director of marketing, Embedded Computing, Emerson Network Power. "Coupled with new embedded motherboards that are closely aligned with availability of the latest silicon and over 30 years experience in the industry, Emerson continues to be the clear choice for reliable, long life embedded computing products."
"By introducing several new platforms based on the new Intel Core i7 and i5 processors, Emerson Network Power expands their portfolio of Intel processor-based motherboards, modules and platforms," says Ryan Parker, director of marketing, Embedded Computing Division, Intel. "These new platforms provide system integrators with the performance and features needed to power a wide variety of next-generation embedded solutions."
Based on the Type 6 COM Express R2.0 form factor (95 by 125 mm), the COMX-CORE-7X0 and COMX-CORE-5X0 feature Intel Core i7 processor 2.0 GHz and 1.06 GHz variants or the Intel Core i5 processor at 2.4 GHz and the mobile Intel QM57 Express chipset. Two SO-DIMM (non-ECC) sockets can accommodate up to 8GB DDR3 memory and an optional eUSB flash module extends on-module storage.
Connectivity includes one PCI Express x16 and seven PCI Express x1 expansion sockets, one Gigabit Ethernet, and four SATA and eight USB 2.0 ports. Emerson Network Power's new COM Express modules support dual simultaneous displays without the need for an additional graphics card.
This next-generation Emerson Network Power MicroATX motherboard (244 by 244 mm) features Intel Core i7 processor variants up to 2.66 GHz, the mobile Intel QM57 Express chipset, and two SO-DIMM sockets for up to 8GB DDR3 memory. Connectivity includes one PCI Express x16, three PCI Express x1 expansion sockets, and a PCI Express Mini Card socket for WiFi/WiMAX wireless connections.
Emerson Network Power's new iVME7210 is designed for industrial, medical, and military/aerospace applications including robotics, image processing, radar/sonar, C4ISR, and signal intelligence.
On-board memory includes up to 8GB DDR3 memory and 256KB non-volatile Ferroelectric Random Access Memory (FeRAM). Connectivity includes four Gigabit Ethernet ports, up to five USB 2.0 ports, five serial ports, two SATA ports, and dual XMC sites or one XMC site plus SATA HDD.
The board's Digital Visual Interface (DVI) provides support for high-quality digital graphics and the integrated Trusted Platform Module enhances data security and encryption capabilities. The iVME7210 supports a range of operating system and software options, including Wind River VxWorks, Linux, and LynuxWorks LynxOS.
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