Embedded: CompactPCI Isn't Afraid of Harsh Environments

The F9 CompactPCI single-board computer (SBC) is based on Intel's 1.8-GHz Pentium M with up to 1 Gbyte of DRAM. The front panel has a Gigabit Ethernet and dual USB ports. Internally, its CompactFlash slot suits ATA flash memory or a 1.8-in. IBM Microdrive hard disk. Plus, there's room for a 2.5-in. hard disk. A built-in DVI-I graphics interface supports digital or analog displays. Other peripherals include a PS/2 keyboard or mouse, another USB port, a serial interface, and an AC'97 audio codec. The F9 comes in industrial and extended industrial temperature versions and costs $2154.