Kontron ePanel-PM Flat-Panel SBC

The Kontron ePanel-PM offers unique flat panel SBC (single-board computer) concept, with an ultra-flat design. Based on the Intel Celeron® M (ULV) or Pentium M (LV) processors, the computer board family is now available with scalable performance from_ 600MHz to 1GHz and up to 1.4GHz. Along with higher performance and, at the same time, lower energy use, the range of benefits includes USB 2.0 support, 100 Mb Ethernet, 2 x COM and LPT, DDR-RAM up to 1GB, Ultra DMA support (now also for CF cards), and an optional mini-PCI interface integrated on the rear-side, as with earlier models. The board can control flat panels with resolutions up to UXGA.

Operating system can be loaded from_ a number of sources, including CompactFlash. The PC-card slot offers unrestricted use of wireless LAN, Bluetooth, or CAN-bus adapters, to name just a few. With an integrated wide-range DC power supply, the ePanel-PM is designed for use in a wide variety of environments, from_ 8 to 28 volts. The smart-battery backup facility supports all standard battery types.

An I/0 adapter, connected via flat foil cable, offers a customized housing design and the option of limiting the interfaces to those that are strictly necessary. With its compact dimensions of 180 x 140 mm, ePanel-PM is exceptionally suitable for TFTs, starting with a screen size of 8 inches.

Along with the basic version, the ePanel-PM is also available in a version with NTSC/PAL video input, battery charger and mini-PCI interface. A complete starter kit - including 256MB DDRAM, CompactFlash card and all necessary cables - is also available.