Fanless SBC Keeps Voltage And Power Low April 17, 2008
In yet another version, the Cobra EBX single-board computer operates without a fan and employs a low-voltage, 1-GHz Celeron-M CPU. The board is appropriate for high-end applications in transportation, military/aerospace, industrial automation, and medical equipment. Standard features include Extreme Graphics 2 video, dual 10/100 Ethernet, USB and serial communication, plus analog and digital I/O ports. For reliability, the board includes TVS devices to protect against ESD, a watchdog timer, CPU temperature sensor, and a field-upgradeable BIOS. Customization is available and options include conformal coating, BIOS customizations, revision locks, custom labeling, high-G shock and vibration treatments, plus custom testing and screening. Compatible operating systems include Windows CE/XP/XPe, Linux, VxWorks, QNX, and DOS. Price is about $1,000 in OEM quantities. VERSALOGIC CORP., Eugene, OR. (800) 824-3163.
