Date: 08/09/2009

Advantech's ETX CPU module with twin SATA (SOM-4487) for embedded apps

Advantech has announced the expansion of its ETX CPU module range with a low power COM solution (SOM-4487). The SOM-4487 is a direct replacement for SOM-4486 and 4481 ETX COM modules and provides long-term support for the number of embedded application solutions based on high-integrated COMs in medical, gaming and entertainment, military and aerospace applications.

The Intel Pentium or Celeron M processor powers the new ETX CPU module with 915GME/ 910GMLE chipset to provide a perfect balance of computing performance with economy. The SOM-4487 follows the new ETX 3.0 specification, which adds 2 serial ATA interfaces without changing any of the ETX pin designations, making new modules compatible with previous versions.

Other key features of SOM-4487 are,

2 SATA ports
Supports one DDR2 SODIMM up to 2 GB
Mobile Intel GMA900 3D/2D engine
Display type: 2 x 18-bit LVDS/ VGA
Intel 10/100 Mbps LAN
Expansion: 4 PCI master, ISA
Full legacy ETX compatibility
Improved graphic performance
Supports dual display output
4 x USB 2.0, 2 x SATA on board, 1 EIDE, 2 COMs, FDD/LPT port
API interface and utilities

Availability: Now
For more details visit www.advantech.com