Advantech Releases Embedded Platforms Based on 2nd Generation Intel Core Processors 

By DE Editors

Advantech has announced a new series of embedded boards based on the new 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 processor, featuring power efficiency, and integrated Intel HD graphics with DX10.1 support. The 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 processor-based platforms by Advantech range from computer on modules, industrial motherboards,  slot single boards and embedded systems.

Advantech has developed a new series of embedded platforms in various form factors that include: industrial motherboards, PICMG 1.3 SHB, and ATX based server-grade motherboards. Advantech’s MicroATX motherboard—AIMB-581 (244 x 244 mm), ATX motherboard—AIMB-781 (304.8 x 244 mm), and the PICMG 1.3 SBC—PCE-5126 (338.58 x 126.39 mm) feature power efficiency, integrated Intel HD graphics, DX10.1 and OpenGL 3.0.

Based on the 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 processor and Intel® QM67 Express chipset, Advantech is releasing a COM-Express basic module—SOM-5890 (95 x 125 mm), that is compliant with the newly released PICMG COM.0 R2.0 type 6 specification. Advantech will also be introducing a new industrial motherboard called AIMB-272, capable of SATA RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10.

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Sources:  Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.