PCM-9373

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Features

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PCM-9373 Manual (3.22 MB)

The PCM-9373 is a VIA low-power Eden processor single board computer (SBC) with audio controller, a 4X AGP SVGA controller, a PCI 10/100 Base-T Ethernet interface, 2 Channel LVDS interface, and one PC/ 104 expansion connector. The PCM-9373’s design is based on the 3.5" HDD form factor that provides a convenient connector layout for easy assembly, more efficient cable connections, and better overall embedded system integration. When using a VIA Eden processor, the PCM-9373 achieves outstanding performance that surpasses most SBCs in its class. This compact (only 5.7" x 4") unit offers all the functions of a single board industrial computer, but still fits in the space of a 3.5" floppy drive. On-board features include, two serial ports (one RS-232, one RS-232/ 422/ 485), one multi-mode parallel (ECP/EPP/SPP) port, two USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports, a floppy drive controller, and a PS/2 keyboard/mouse interface. The built-in high-speed PCI IDE controller supports both PIO and UDMA/100 bus master modes. Up to four IDE devices can be connected, including large hard disks, CD-ROM drives, and tape backup drives.

The PCM-9373 features power management to minimize power consumption. It complies with the "Green Function" standard and supports Doze, Standby and Suspend modes. In addition, the board‘s watchdog timer can automatically reset the system or generate an interrupt if the system stops due to a program bug or EMI.

Highly integrated multimedia SBC

The real estate is well-packed on this tightly designed half-EBX single board computer (SBC) with an onboard VIA Embedded low power Eden or C3 EBGA processor. The VIA Eden processor uses advanced 0.15µ/0.13µ CMOS technology with 128KB L1 cache memory and 64 KB L2 cache memory on die. This board can operate without a fan at temperatures up to 60° C (140° F) and typically consumes under 12 Watts while supporting numerous peripherals. This SBC includes a 4X AGP controller, an AC'97 audio interface, a PCI Ethernet interface, and 2 channel LVDS interface. Its design is based on the half-EBX SBC form factor that supports the PC/104 interface for ISA module upgrades. Other on-board features include a printer port, 2 USB ports, and 2 serial ports: 1 RS-232, and 1 RS-232/ 422/ 485. The SSD solution supports CompactFlash™ cards both Type I and Type II.

FEATURES

Embedded low power VIA Eden 400/667 MHz and C3 1 GHz
processor
Fanless, 0 ~ 60°C (32 ~ 140°F) operation (PCM-9373F-J & PCM-9373F-M only)
Supports LCD backlight turn-off function
100/133 MHz FSB and 4X AGP graphic for high performance applications
2 Channel LVDS interface

SPECIFICATIONS

Single Board Computer System

Form Factor: Half-EBX
CPU: CPU Embedded VIA low power Eden processor
- Eden 400 (PCM-9373F-J)
- Eden 667 (PCM-9373F-M)
- C3 1 GHz (PCM-9373F-S)
- L1 Cache: 128 KB L1 cache memory on die
- L2 Cache: 64 KB on Eden processors
BIOS: AWARD 256 KB Flash BIOS
Chipset: VIA PN133T
System Memory: SDRAM 144 pin SODIMM x 1, Max. 512 MB
Expansion Interface: PC/104
Watchdog Timer: 1 - 62 sec, 62 level timer intervals system reset or IRQ11
Battery: Lithium 3 V/196 mAH

Standard I/O

Enhanced IDE Interface: Single Channel (Ultra DMA 33)
Floppy Disk Drive Interface: Optional
Keyboard/Mouse Support: Mini-DIN connector for standard PS/2 keyboard and mouse
Serial Ports: 2 serial ports 1 RS-232/422/485, 1 RS-232
Parallel Port: Parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
USB Ports: 2 USB ports, USB 1.1 compliant

Audio

VIA 82C686 support AC’97 2.0 compliant, Mic. in, Line in, Line out

Display

Chipset: VIA Twister™ chip with integrated Savage4™ 2D/3D/Video Accelerator
Memory Size: 8/16/32 MB frame buffer using system memory
Resolution
- CRT Mode:1280 x 1024@16 bpp (60 Hz), 1024 x 768 @16 bpp (85 Hz)
- LCD/Simultaneous Mode: 1280 x1024@16 bpp (60 Hz), 1024 x 768@16 bpp (60 Hz)
LCD Interface: 4X AGP VGA/LCD interface. Support for 9,12, 18, 24, 36-bit TFT and 16 or 24-bit DSTN panels up to SXGA resolution
LVDS: Supports 2 Channel (2 x 18bit) LVDS interface
TV-Out (Optional): Supports both NTSC/PAL, S-video and Composite Video via PCM-232 TV-Out module

Solid State Disk

CompactFlash™ card Type I/II

Ethernet

Chipset: Realtek™ RTL8100
Interface: IEEE 802.3u 100 BASE-T Fast Ethernet compatible
Boot ROM: Built in Flash BIOS

Mechanical and Environmental

Dimensions: 145 mm x 102 mm (5.7" x 4.0")
Weight 0.85 kg (1.9 lbs.)
Power Supply Voltage: +5 V ± 5%
Power Requirements
- Maximum: 4.99 A @ +5 V (within 5 ms after power on)
- Typical:
  - 2.40 A @ +5 V (with 128 MB DRAM, Eden 400 MHz CPU),
  - 2.75 A @ +5 V (with 128 MB DRAM, Eden 667 MHz CPU),
  - 4.73 A @ +5 V (with 128 MB DRAM, C3 1 GHz)
Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 60° C (32 ~ 140° F)
Operating Humidity: 0 ~ 90% Relative Humidity, noncondensing

Operating System Compatibility

Linux & RTAI Real-Time Linux
Microsoft Windows XP / XPE
Microsoft Windows CE /CE.net
Microsoft Windows NT / NTE
Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22 & RomDos 6.22
Wind River VxWorks
QNX Neutrino RTOS

PRICING (Single Unit. Includes: Integration, Setup, and Testing)
Not Recommended for New Designs. Consider: PCM-9371

PCM-9373F-J ... Fanless Half-EBX SBC w/ VIA Eden 400 MHz VGA/ LCD/ LVDS/ LAN/ Audio	311.00
PCM-9373F-M ... Fanless Half-EBX SBC w/ VIA Eden 667 MHz VGA/ LCD/ LVDS/ LAN/ Audio	327.00
PCM-9373F-S ... Half-EBX SBC w/ VIA C3 1 GHz VGA/ LCD/ LVDS/ LAN/ Audio	354.00

(Flash disk and memory not included.)

Optional Components

1759200850 .... +5 V Fan for PCM-9372/PCM-7373 (Recommended for PCM-9373F-S)	12.00
PCM-232 ....... TV-Out Module	53.00

Available Options
System Memory (RAM)
Hard Drives
Flash Memory (CompactFlash™)
Operating Systems
PC/104 Modules
LCDs and Touchscreens
Enclosures
Power Supplies
Custom and Semi-custom Engineering Services

Product pricing, features, and specifications are subject to change without notice.