RedLinX Embedded Solutions has a new addition to its VME/VXS critical embedded product based on Intel's latest dual-core processors.
The VX 541/06x is a single slot 6U dual PMC/XMC VME/VXS processor board featuring the latest low power, high performance dual core processor from the Intel embedded roadmap - the Intel Core 2 Duo processor operating at 2.26GHz or 1.86GHz. The board supports up to 8Gbytes soldered DDR3-1066 SDRAM. This board is supplied to RedLinX Embedded Solutions by Concurrent Technologies.
Says Wayne Kotze, field engineer at RedLinX Embedded Solutions: “A key differentiating feature of this board is that it supports dual DVI-I graphics via the front panel and dual DVI-D graphics via the rear panel.”
What also makes it significant is the VXS switched serial standard - VITA 41.3 - is optionally supported to provide fast data transfer between other compatible boards in the system. Commercial and extended temperature versions are available now and a ruggedised air-cooled (to VITA 47) version will be available shortly. “This combination of high performance data processing and a wealth of I/O ensure the boards are ideal for intensive low power computing applications within the defence, security, telemetry, industrial control, scientific, and aerospace markets,” comments Kotze.
The VX 541/06x board supports the 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SP9300 or the 1.86GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SL9400 processor; the processor is soldered for improved reliability. The processor utilises Intel's 45nm process technology, and offers a large last-level on-die cache (6Mbytes), 1 066MHz Front Side Bus, Intel virtualisation, Intel 64 technology, improved power management, plus new features and enhancements to the Intel Core micro architecture delivering increased instructions per clock.
“Another feature of the product is that the Intel Thermal Design Power (TDP) for the 45nm 2.26GHz dual core processor is 25W, giving a much improved performance per watt when compared to earlier generations of processors,” says Kotze. The Intel GS45 Graphics Memory Controller Hub and Intel ICH9M-E IO Controller Hub are used to complement the processor to achieve a low power, yet high performance core design. The board is suited for CPU intensive processing applications whereby the processor's dual cores can access up to 8Gbytes of soldered dual channel DDR3-1066 SDRAM, with a peak bandwidth of up to 16Gbytes/s.
To enable easy fast transfer of data between the VX 541/06x board and other components in the system there are two networking options available: dual 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet interfaces via P2 or alternatively a VITA 41.3 interface via P0 giving dual 1000Mbps baseband IEEE 802.3 serial links onto a VXS backplane fabric.
For I/O, control and data processing flexibility, the VX 541/06x supports a PMC/XMC site, with front and rear I/O, supporting up to 100MHz PCI-X operation as well as a x4 PCI Express XMC interface. A wide range of onboard I/O is available to the user: the board supports two 10/100/1000Mps Ethernet interfaces via the front panel as well as dual USB 2.0 and dual DVI-I graphics interfaces. The rear panel supports dual DVI-D, keyboard, mouse, three USB 2.0, one RS-232 and one RS-232/422/485 port, and two SATA300 interfaces.
Other features provided are a PC real-time clock, watchdog timer and long duration timer, LAN boot firmware, an on-board CompactFlash site and options for onboard 2.5-inch or 1.8-inch SATA300 mass storage devices. Optional rear transition modules are also available. For ease of integration the VX 541/06x supports many of today's leading operating systems, including Linux, Windows XP, Windows XP Embedded, LynxOS, Solaris, QNX and VxWorks.
Note: All products are available at RedLinX Embedded Solutions.
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Systematic Designs, now trading as RedLinX, was created from the need to serve various market segments with open source solutions, open systems solutions and leading edge embedded systems technologies. RedLinX is primarily responsible for dealing in IT, telecoms, transportation, industrial, government and the defence market segments. The company has established itself over the last few years as a highly marketable brand name and has become well known in the industry for its provisioning and support of open source, open systems and leading edge embedded systems technology solutions.
RedLinX has four operating divisions, namely: Telecoms Systems, High Performance Systems, Production & Engineering and Embedded Solutions. RedLinX provides products and services to SMEs, corporates, government, parastatals and NGOs within South Africa through a strong partner network, with over 20 local partners and also operates outside the borders of South Africa in neighbouring countries, with access to most African continent states through a distribution channel. With offices in Cape Town and Pretoria, more than 50% of RedLinX's staff and management are PDI/HDI and engendered individuals. RedLinX proudly aligns itself with the ICT BEE Charter.
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