Low-Power SBC Incorporates Dual Processors

A new CompactPCI single board computer, the CSBC2150, incorporates two Intel micro-FCBGA low-voltage Pentium III processors and consumes less than 55W. The processors have a 133 MHz PSB with 512 KB of on-die L2 cache running at full core speed. The SBC uses the Micron Copperhead/Coppertail chipset to support up to 2 GB of double data rate SDRAM and on-board PCI-X connectivity. The Tundra Tsi230 PCI-to-PCI bridge allows the board to function as a system slot or a peripheral slot solution. This SBC complies fully with the PICMG 2.16 packet switched standard and can be used without interfering with the H.110 telephony bus. It provides connectivity to support an 80 mm rear transition module with an optional full or basic set of I/O. The CSBC2150 integrates with the company’s FabricPac as well as other Compact PCI chassis. It also features Phoenix Technologies Award BIOS and is compatible with all versions of Microsoft Windows, Sun Solaris x86 and several versions of Linux. Pricing starts at $4,400. CARLO GAVAZZI MUPAC INC., Brockton, MA. (508) 588-6110.