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Kontron Announces ThinkIO

Embedded IPC features Intel Celeron M processor and desktop Linux.

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By DE Editors  

May 3, 2010

By DE Editors

Kontron Announces ThinkIO

Kontron has announced the fanless Kontron ThinkIO-Solo embedded IPC and the Debian Linux desktop distribution for the Kontron ThinkIO-Duo/-Solo.

The compact (70mm deep/35mm connector level) Kontron embedded IPC ThinkIO-Solo is equipped with an Intel Celeron M processor clocked at 1.06 GHz, 1 GB RAM, up to 4 GB soldered internal flash and 512KB non-volatile memory.

Both the Kontron ThinkIO-Solo and ThinkIO-Duo include aluminium housing, compact flash socket for adding mass storage, standard PC interfaces, and field bus options including industrial Ethernet and a modular I/O interface option. The Kontron ThinkIO enables remote access and connection to a company’s IT infrastructure (ERP systems and databases) while simultaneously providing control functionality at the field level. The interrupt capable onboard inputs can be used to trigger a rapid response to events, such as failure of the external 24 V power supply when using the optional 10ms holdup module according to IEC61131-2/severity level PS2 or when traversing an end stop switch. A watchdog timer and real-time clock are also included.

Kontron also expanded the software portfolio for its embedded IPCs. The new Debian desktop distribution, tailored to the Kontron ThinkIO, includes a PC interface that enables faster development time. Packet-management software for upgrading and version control is also included.

The Kontron ThinkIO-Solo will be in series production by the third quarter of 2010. The Linux Desktop distribution is available now.

For more information, visit Kontron.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.

 
 

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