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Press release
Mannheim, February 28, 2009
New generation of Mini-ITX boards with flexible, application specific connection features allow rugged computer platforms
AdaptiveIO is the highlight of LiPPERT's latest Mini-ITX board, the Thunderbird-GM45. It allows the simple development of application specific IO interfaces.
With the Thunderbird-GM45, LiPPERT Embedded Computers introduces an innovative and versatile interface concept. The concept, named AdaptiveIO, allows furnishing Mini-ITX with application specific interfaces on a firmly mountable add-on board. This greatly eases the application of Mini-ITX board in the automotive sector and, generally, all mobile computers.
Press release
Mannheim, February 28, 2009
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The AdaptiveIO definition specifies several buses and a stable connector: Four PCI Express x1 lanes, four USB 2.0 hosts, SDVO and HD audio; LPC and system management bus enable further functionality. For example, multiple Ethernet ports can be implemented using these interfaces. Issues with signal integrity are greatly minimized because only pure digital signal are employed. The mechanical concept of boards bolted together with screws allows construction of really hardened computers.
The Thunderbird-GM45 works with an Intel Core Duo processor and the GM45 chipset. The latter features fast graphics, hardware based Blu-ray decoding, and supports dual channel DDR3 and DDR2 RAM, 1066 MHz front side bus, PCI Express X16 and x1 lanes, serial ATA and high-speed USB 2.0 interfaces.
The board has room for up to four gigabyte DDR2 RAM. Gigabit LAN, 11 USB 2.0 host ports are integrated in the standard version. For functional extension available are a PCI slot, a MiniCard slot and the AdaptiveIO connector.
LCD panels can be connected through either DVI or dual channel LVDS.
The Thunderbird-GM45 uses typically just around 15 watts from a commonly available ATX power supply. Optionally, a version qualified for the extended temperature range of -40°C…+85°C can be ordered.
Like all new developments from LiPPERT, the Thunderbird-GM45 features LiPPERT Enhanced Management Technlogy (LEMT). Its functions are implemented using an integrated micro controller. Among them is housekeeping work like power sequencing, as well as utility functions for the application software, for instance write/delete protected flash memory and various state counters, usable for condition monitoring.
Project pricing is available on request.
LiPPERT Embedded Computers GmbH
Hans-Thoma-Straße 11
68163 Mannhein / Germany
www.lippertembedded.com
Contact:
Peter Kannegießer
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Tel. +49 621 / 4321425
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