EPIC board scores with flexible processor support

Axiomtek has released a new low power EPIC (Embedded Platform for Industrial Computing) form factor SBC, the EP811, which features an Intel 852GM with ICH4 chipset. The EP811 supports Intel Pentium M and Intel Celeron M processors running at 400MHz FSB speeds for convenient logistics and improved CPU performance. Low voltage Intel Pentium M and ultra-low-voltage Intel Celeron M processors are also available.

Available in a choice of configurations and options, the SBC offers developers a robust and reliable platform with the added benefit of being able to realise faster times to market for new products.

To meet the original concept of EPIC, which incorporates PC/104 expansion capabilities, the EP811 comes with both PC/104 for 16bit ISA and PCI104 for 32bit PCI interfaces.

'The EP811 continues to strengthen our appeal to developers as they are able to come to one manufacturer for all embedded requirements', said Joseph Chou, Product Manager of Axiomtek's Embedded Computing Division.

'The EPIC form factor provides more I/O features compared with 3.5in SBCs and less unnecessary cost wasting compared with 5.25in SBCs on embedded applications'.

'The EP811 is the most ideal for this form factor's advantages'.

The EPIC 115 x 165mm form factor suits a broad range of applications for which EBX is too large a solution and PC/104-Plus would require multiple boards.

The standard allows PC-style connectors for I/Os instead of the pin-headers common on PC/104 designs, and it also tends to increase reliability, particularly in environments that are prone to extreme shock and vibration.

The ideal cost effective compact size SBC easily works with regular laptop Intel Pentium M and Celeron M CPUs.

This helps to lower the total cost of ownership when compared with other small form factor SBCs with onboard low power CPU support only, and furthermore, the EP811 offers a CPU option with an ultra-low-voltage onboard 800MHz and 1GHz Intel Celeron M processor.

Additionally, the board offers a DualView display function, which is a popular display solution for transaction terminals such as DualView self-help fuelling machines and DualView POS/kiosk systems.

Long term availability is guaranteed.

Other rich I/O features, which include Fast Ethernet (10/100Mbit/s), CompactFlash Type II with DMA mode, four USB 2.0 ports, AC97 audio and digital I/O, maximise opportunities to adopt the board into a variety of applications.

The board will be available in the middle of August 2006.