EPIC SBC Seeks I/O Intensive Duties November 2004 Issue Published Date: November 17, 2004
For industrial floors requiring championship-level I/O and endurance, the EPX-C3 single-board computer supports nine succinct functions with additional I/O expansion options via PC/104 modules. The board, which is compatible with the new EPIC standard, supports a 733-MHz PIII without the aid of a fan in temperatures ranging from -40°C to +85°C. Its versatile array of I/O includes a 10/100 Ethernet interface, two USB 2.0 ports, four serial ports, 24 parallel I/O lines, a 4x AGP port a with a CRT, flat panel and LVDS interface, keyboard controller, PS/2 mouse support, LPT port, and AC 97 audio support. Additionally, a socket is available for bootable Type I and II compact flash cards and a socket for a bootable M-Systems DiskOnChip. In terms of memory, the board comes with 256 MB of SDRAM. Price is $590 each in moderate volumes. WINSYSTEMS INC., Arlington, TX. (817) 274-7553.
