ADLINK Technology Unveils Intel Atom N450 Processor on a Rugged PC/104-Plus SBC

ADLINK Technology Inc. announces the release of its newest small form factor (SFF) rugged single board computer (SBC), the Ampro by ADLINK CoreModule 740. The CoreModule 740 is a PC/104-Plus module that continues ADLINK's commitment to the PC/104 standard. The CoreModule 740 is the first Ampro by ADLINK SBC based on the Intel Atom processor N450, running at 1.66GHz. The CoreModule 740 takes advantage of the Atom’s two-chip solution architecture with integrated memory and graphics controllers, balancing performance with low power requirements, claims ADLINK

The CoreModule 740 combines a wealth of legacy I/O interfaces including ISA, IDE, serial and parallel ports, with on-board video, 1GB of soldered RAM, USB 2.0 and PCI bus, all in a compact 90 x 96 mm footprint. The CoreModule 740 also provides an upgrade path for the broad base of existing PC/104 system designs.

“Our customers are looking to take advantage of the newest generation processors while preserving their investment in existing I/O technologies. The CoreModule 740 addresses these needs by integrating the Intel Atom CPU with legacy I/O and PCI bus. It delivers the advantage of Ampro by ADLINK Extreme Rugged design methodologies to zero-fail applications in the harshest environments and gives customers a drop-in form factor replacement with no new cabling requirements. ADLINK is sending a lifeline to EOL PC/104-Plus users with an Extreme Rugged legacy-friendly board with the latest Intel® Atom™ CPUs.” said Brian Healy, Product Management Manager of ADLINK.

The CoreModule 740 is a PC/104-Plus SBC developed with the Ampro by ADLINK Extreme Rugged design methodology which enables operation at temperatures from -40°C to +85°C, vibration up to 11.95Grms, and shock up to 50Grms, satisfying military and aerospace requirements for missions in the most extreme environments. The CoreModule 740 also features a full 16-bit ISA bus and PCI 32-bit bus. On-board I/O includes one IDE port, two RS-232 serial ports, four USB 2.0 ports, parallel port, and PS/2 keyboard/mouse. According to ADLINK, the CoreModule 740 will soon be available in production quantities with QuickStart Kits which include board support packages (BSPs) for many popular operating systems including VxWorks, Windows CE, Windows XP Embedded, Linux and QNX.