• Powerful general-purpose single board computer with Freescale P4040/4080 Power Architecture processor
• Freescale QorIQ™ P4080 Communications Processor with eight Power Architecture™ processor cores, high-performance datapath acceleration logic, network and peripheral bus interfaces required for mil/aerospace applications
• 4 or 8 E500MC Cores running up to 1.5Ghz
• Up to 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM with ECC controlled by dual 64-bit controllers
• Full complement of I/O capability (Gigabit Ethernet, SCSI, serial (RS232/422/485 async/sync), USB 2.0, 1553, Serial ATA, TTL and differential discretes...,) including front panel Gigabit Ethernet connection
• 2eSST-capable VME interface
• 8GB of solder NAND flash for integrated mass storage capability
• Continuum Software Architecture (CSA) VxWorks 6.8+ BSP and Driver Suite supporting Workbench 3.x IDE
• Continuum Software Architecture (CSA) firmware providing a comprehensive suite of system debug, exerciser, and update functions, BIT, and non-volatile memory sanitization function
• Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing WindRiver Linux 4.x
• INTEGRITY available from GreenHills Software
• Designed for embedded harsh-environment applications, both air- and conduction-cooled
• Latest VME version of Curtiss-Wright's popular 17x and 18x series of VME single board computers

• Rugged Design
  
• Embedded Intel Core 2 Duo L7500 1.6GHz CPU
• 2GB DDRII RAM Standard, up to 4GB
• GMA X3100 (Intel) GFX w/ 2x DVI-I ports that support up to 3 displays
• 2x IEEE-1394b interfaces
  
• 2x RS-232/422/485 serial ports
  
• 2x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ-4 ports
  
• 5x USB2.0 ports
• 4-ch DI/O for alarm triggers and handling
• 2x SSD/HDD interfaces for SATA RAID0 or RAID1
• Supports additional eSATA interface
  
• 3x PCI expansion slots
• 1x PCIe expansion slot
• Easily convertible from ATX to AT power mode (hardware jumper)

• Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Celeron E1000 & Celeron 400 series CPUs
• System Chipset: Intel G41 + ICH7
• Memory: Supports 2x 240-pin DDR3 memory; dual channel; up to 4GB 800/1066MHz
• Expansion Interface: 1x PCI-E x1
• Display Chipset: Intel G41 Integrated Graphics
• Display Memory: 256MB shared memory
• Display Resolution: VGA: up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz; DVI-D: up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz; LVDS: up to 1600x1200 @ 60Hz
• Dual Display: 1x VGA, 2x 24-bit dual channel LVDS, 1x DVI-D
• Dimensions: 170mm x 170mm
• Operating Temperature: 0ºC - 6-ºC
• Storage Temperature: -20ºC - 80ºC
• Operating Humidity: 5% - 95%, non-condensing

RAD’s ETX-204A is a Carrier Ethernet demarcation device delivering SLA-based Ethernet business services to the customer premises over native Ethernet access. In addition, it functions as a mobile demarcation device (MDD), efficiently managing mobile broadband traffic from the IP NodeB or LTE eNodeB to the network core with SLA assurance. With extensive service delivery, performance monitoring and service protection/redundancy capabilities, the ETX-204A transports up to 1 Gigabit of user throughput with differentiated quality of service and end-to-end monitoring to ensure SDH/SONET-like performance and Five Nines reliability.

• RAD ETX-204A Datasheet
• RAD ETX-204A Manual

Source: http://radusa.com

The 63 series of AC/DC switching mode power supplies provide 63 Watts of continuous output power. All supplies are UL94V-1 min compliant [and] include IEC-320-C14 input for worldwide applications. They are suited for use in hospital instruments and many other applications. All models meet FCC Part-18 class B and CISPR-11 EN55011 class B emission limits and are designed to comply with UL/c-UL(UL 60601-1), TUV/T-mark (EN 60601-1), and new CE requirements. All units are 100% burned in and tested.

Features

• Wide Input Voltage 90 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz
• IEC-320-C14 Input Inlet
• Single Output
• Output Voltage Available from 5VDC - 36VDC
• Optional Output Connector
• Input Surge Current, Over Voltage and Over Load Protection
• Output Voltage Protection (Crowbar Design)
• Splash Proof
• Class 1
• 3 Year Warranty

Download the full Total Power TPMPU63 Datasheet.

Source: http://www.total-power.com

EOL Product: TF-AEC-7450 Series

Reason: Due to the phase out of the Intel 855GME (North Bridge) and 6300 ESB ICH (South Bridge)

AAEON recommends that final purchase orders are placed for the TF-AEC-7450 Series prior to October 26, 2010.

Source: http://www.aaeon.com/

Explanation: Recently Intel announced EOL for the processor and chipset used for these products necessitating the EOL of all boards and systems using the processors/chipset. Sales is to notify impacted customers of the last time buy opportunity.

Last Time Buy: March 19, 2010 - July 31, 2010
Last Time Delivery: July 31, 2011
Product Manager: Nancy Pantone
Devision/Location: Systems / Poway

Possible Product Replacements:

PCI-759, PCI-960, PCI-760 and KISS systems using those boards (all offer increased performance)

- Download full EOL PDF file here: PCI-951 & KISS 4U PCI-951 End of Life PDF

Products Affected (EOL)

Product Families

• PCI-951 Product Family
• KISS 4U PCI-951 Product Family
• Custom Products using PC-951

Product(s) Affected: FOX-150/120/122 series

Date Effective: 2010.01.01

Description and Purpose of Change to the Customer:

1. Due to high sunlight readability and competitive costs of LCD Optical bonding processing, it is required to phase in the bonding process in the gap between LCD and Touch screen/Glass. Please see attached drawing below for reference:

2. Engine board Change: The engine board of New version P/N will be changed to newest version as well after PCN.

Bonding processing has benefits as below :

1. High Sunlight readability resulted from eliminating reflections of Air gap, enhancing contrast ratio and transmission rate of Screen.
2. Impact-absorbed screen , Vandal proof,
3. Weather resistant, no more foggy between LCD and glass screen

Tektronix has recently opened a new service center in the DFW region of Texas. Here is what they had to say about their new facility, what services it offers, and how you can get 20% off any service or callibration for a limited time.

Source: http://www.tek.com/

Hot swappable 1U 1500 Watt AC/DC power supply suits bulk power and DPA applications

XP Power announced today the GFR1K5 1500 Watt AC/DC power supply series aimed at a broad range of industrial and communications applications that require bulk power within a compact 1U enclosure. Available in four single output models covering the nominal output voltages of +12, +24, + 48 or +56 VDC, the units can be mounted within a standard 1U height equipment rack. An optional rack mount enclosure is also available that allows up to 4 GFR1K5 units to be mounted side by side providing up to 6kW output. All units can be hot swapped and used in redundant configurations.

All voltage models have the same form factor and interconnection for applications that require more than one voltage rail, with the units being electrically polarised to prevent inserting in the wrong backplane position.

The mechanical design of the GFR1K5 includes a number of innovative design features, such as using only two internal PCBs, that aids the optimal flow of air through the unit, helping to maintain a low internal operating temperature ensuring long-term component reliability. The use of a dual stage power factor correction (PFC) circuit and synchronous rectification techniques contribute to the units 90%+ power efficiency.

Interface Masters recently released their new 24 Port, 10 GigaBit Hardware Load balancer, and we've got all the details below - check it out.

The Niagara 4224 is a 24 port 10 Gigabit Hardware based Traffic Distribution and Load Balancing system. The Traffic Distribution and Load Balancing has flexible and extensive configuration options. The system can support L2-L4 packets, IP traffic, MPLS packets and it provides the ability to customize key for distribution. The 24 ports support 1 gigabit or 10 Gigabit Ethernet with SFP and SFP+ support including multi mode, single mode and extended mode fiber.

Due to its versatility and flexibility the system can support mirroring to multiple ports aggregation of multiple ports to a single port and an extensive filtering engine. There are several load balancing methodologies supported which enable traffic to be distributed according to any configured output of ports and the distributing key can be defined as follow:

• VLAN ID -- packets belonging to the same VLAN will be redirected to the same port.
• IP-Src -- packets belonging to the same IP source will be redirected to the same port.
• IP-Dst -- packets belonging to the same IP destination will be redirected to the same port.
• MAC-Src -- packets belonging to the same MAC source will be redirected to the same port.
• MAC-Dst -- packets belonging to the same MAC destination will be redirected to the same port.
• TCP-Port -- packets with the same TCP port will be redirected to the same port.
• UDP-Port -- packets with the same UDP port will be redirected to the same port.
• User Defined Byte (UDB) - where the key for distribution is configurable and all the packets with the same key will be redirected to the same port. The number of ports is configurable.

Taipei, Taiwan, April 20, 2010 -- IEI Technology Corp., a leading industrial PC provider, announces the launch of the Intel® Core™2 Duo-based fanless multimedia box, the ECN-381B. The multimedia box takes advantage of the built-in graphics processing features of the Intel® GM45 chipset, supporting high definition display of Blu-ray videos, and providing hardware accelerated MPEG-2 decoding. The ECN-381B features multiple applications such as fine art demonstration, live fashion show, and digital signage utilizations for high definition large screen display.

The Intel® GM45 delivers enhanced support for a high definition viewing experience. The ECN-381B features the Intel® GM45, which has been constructed with substantial improvements to the graphic and media related features. The ECN-381B is completely optimized for signage applications. The HDMI video interface enables 1080i/p HD digital output to large size screens. In addition, the ECN-381B has VGA and HDMI dual display interfaces which support high resolution and independent screen with audio output. The ECN-381B can be installed in fine art museums, used for advertisement broadcasting on large screens, and for any other applications needing high-definition graphics performance. The ECN-381B more than fills these requirements.

Taipei, Taiwan, April 14, 2010 -- IEI Technology Corp., today announced the release of the AFL-F08A, a new 8" panel PC featuring a completely flat front panel and advanced multitouch capabilities.

The AFL-F08A is a fanless system with an Intel® Atom™ processor that utilizes a decorative film overlay mounted on front of the touch panel to achieve a completely flat surface. The AFL-F08A includes all necessary input/output interfaces to control any subsystem or automation hardware in the office or home; it blends into almost any environment including in the living room or kitchen, a museum or a kiosk, on a yacht, or in automation applications.

The AFL-F08A flat-bezel design covers the entire front frame of the system to make the screen and bezel appear to blend together. The seamless flat-bezel touch-screen system offers the advantage of a sleek style with no edge effects and an easy to clean surface.

On April 8 2010, Winmate upgrades the 10.4 inch SVGA Panel PC designed around an integrated Intel ATOM-based main board.

The 1.6GHz N270 processor & 945 GSE chipset is energy efficient with ultra slim features. The benefits of fanless mechanical design makes it very suitable for rugged and limited space environments.

The open frame range offers a versatile and stable long term platform for OEM's and System Integrators. The Panel PC has I/O ports, including USB, COM, and Gigabit Ethernet to connect a wide range of peripherals and networks.

The additional feature of this Panel PC is an embedded PCMCIA slot on the main board. This enables support of wireless 3G environments. Furthermore, the PCMCIA interface can also be used as an expansion slot. Additional cards such as USB, TV, and COM port or Bluetooth increases the capability of this Panel PC. With Windows 7 OS integrated touch solution, this Panel PC can be used like an iphone with superior touch features.

Features

• 10.4" SVGA (800x600) display
• Fanless Intel® ATOM N270 1.6 GHz processor
• 1x SO-DIMM DDR2, max. 2GB
• Graphic supports LVDS: 1920x1200 24bpp
• Expansion slot: 1x Mini PCI, 1x PCI, 1x PCMCIA

Applications

Source: http://winmate.com.tw/

Everything in today's world of computerized technologies requires power, and the power supplies that keep all of our equipment up and running deserve the same care and maintenance that we give to the essential operating machinery. Unfortunately, faulty power supplies are often thrown out and replaced, but what if there isn't a replacement?

That's where Vox Technologies' new Power Supply Repair & Service program comes in. We fix it, then we work with you to customize a VoxShield Service Program that covers future repairs and service. You can choose to have us available for expedited service, provide a spare in case of an accident, etc - the service plan is completely customizable to any situation or budget.

Features

• Full repair service for any and all power supplies
• Fully customizeable warranty & service plan

Contact Us today to take advantage of this new Power Supply Repair and Service Program.

We also specialize in locating and getting our hands on hard to find equipment, so we can likely find a power supply replacement for your broken or malfunctioning equipment. Simply give us a call with the model or part number and we will do our best to find the power supply you need.

Acrosser has introduced the new AR-ES0631ET and AR-B1531ET Extended Temperature Embedded PC Systems, and Vox Technologies will be carrying and supporting them. If you require rock solid performance in seriously harsh temperatures, contact us for more information on Acrosser's AR-ES0631ET or AR-B1631ET today.

Features:

• AR-ES0631ET's Operating Temperatures: -40ºC to 75ºC
• AR-B1631ET's Operating Temperatures: -40ºC to 80ºC
• Fanless Operation in Extreme Thermal Conditions
• Rugged and Dust Proof
• Full Featured I/O
• Lower Power Consumption by Design
• 12V DC Power Support
• RoHS Compliant

A completely customizable solution to protect industrial computing equipment investments, saving time, resources, money and sanity

Dallas, TX - March 19, 2010 - In the world of industrial computing and manufacturing automation, products come and go, lifecycles end with little warning or hint of product replacement, and end-users are left with legacy equipment, devoid of any upgrade path or failure protection. That is where the new VoxShield Service Program from Vox Technologies comes in. With this new warranty, end-users are covered above and beyond any manufacturer's limited warranty and can have peace of mind knowing they are taken care of.

Because Vox Technologies provides extremely customizable solutions for their clients, the VoxShield Service Program is completely customizable as well. End-users can choose their level and duration of service, dictating how quick of a turnaround time they require, whether they want accidental damage protection, if they would like Vox Technologies to perform service calls or preventative maintenance, or even whether or not they would like Vox to order or build a replacement product to act as a hardware spare that would be available in the event of a failure. Each protection plan is tailored to the equipment or project in question, and they stand behind their service with professional, qualified technicians.

The ACT-08A, 8.4" SVGA RFID Panel PC, is an intelligent all-in-one access control terminal that reads both MIFARE and EM tags and transponders. Built on the low power, low heat x86 Intel®910GMLE and Intel® 945GSE chipsets, the ACT-08A represents the ideal choice of access control panel PC. The x86-based architecture is more flexible than traditional RISC-based control terminals. The x86 architecture enables system developers to integrate sophisticated time attendance, access control and/or prepaid card software on the ACT-08A for door access, time attendance, cashless payment for vehicles, ticketing, membership clubs, photocopying, dining, laundries or parking access control.

RFID Automated Parking Control System
The RFID controller unit allows installation in automatic toll collection systems to ensure parking fees are paid. The ACT-08A can be used to access and control a database and monitor the toll collection transaction history.

Access Control Door System
The two-in-one EM/MIFARE compliant RFID reader installed in the ACT-08A supports sophisticated security applications. Advanced third-party voice and face recognition software can be integrated with the embedded camera and microphone to enable the development of complete security systems to protect restricted environments in banks, government buildings and other sensitive areas.