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Advantech's new PCM-5820E is an "Enhanced"
version of the original PCM-5820 introduced earlier this year.
Gains made in power consumption and operating temperature make
this Embedded palm-size SBC even more attractive for users wanting
a 586-level processor-based multimedia solution for space critical
applications.
Still
a Worry-free, Fan-less 586-level SBC
 The
PCM-5820E is a 3.5" HDD-size SBC with an on-board, embedded
586- level low power NS GXM-200 processor. On-board features include
VGA/LCD plus LVDS which greatly extends the range of LCD panel
FBP displays. Other on-board features include 16-bit Sound Blaster-compatible
Audio, a socket for CompactFlash card, 32 MB of system memory
and 100Base-T Ethernet. This board allows system engineers to
upgrade their 486-based systems to 586- level without as many
worries because a 586-level NS GXM-200 is mounted directly on
board. Mounting CPUs directly on board eases the configuration
and installation process because there is no need to set any jumpers
for speed or voltage differences between various CPUs.
Modifications
Expand Range of Applications
Advantech
engineers were able to refine the base PCM-5820's design to reduce
power consumption by about 51%. They were also able to apply a
new switching Power Supply and a low power GXM-200/2.2V Processor,
which reduced operating temperature by as much as 15° C.
Combine these factors with the LVDS's extended LCD panel distance
capability and the number of potential application possibilities
greatly increase.
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Traditional
LCD configurations are limited in range from 30 to 50 cm. They
are also limited in the quality and speed of the transmitted data.By
employing LVDS, LCDs can now be placed up to 12 meters away from
the computer. Shown below are the various ways the PCM-5820E implements
LVDS with combinations of on-board and external (add-on) transmitters
and receivers. Advantech's transmitter-cable-receiver combinations
exceed CE and FCC Class A EMI standards. The PCM-5820E supports
either 18-bit or 36-bit resolutions up to 1024 x 768 TFT LCD.
This is yet another way Advantech provides flexible solutions
that offer implementation options to our customers during their
system