GE Fanuc Embedded Systems Announces New VMEbus Single Board Computers.Combine VMEbus architecture with Intel[R] processing performance * 6U VMEbus architecture * Choice of Intel[R] dual core processors * Single or dual slot options, ruggedization option CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Once again demonstrating the company's ability to develop and deliver solutions that take advantage of key technologies in order to enable optimum platform performance, GE Fanuc Embedded Systems GE Fanuc Embedded Systems, a unit of General Electric Company, is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico with operating locations and regional sales offices throughout the United States and around the world. today announced the VP11 and VR11 6U VMEbus single board computers, each featuring a choice of Intel[R] dual core processors - including the Intel[R] Core[TM]2 Duo processor See Core Duo and Intel Core. . Designed to meet the requirements of markets including automation, simulation/training, telecommunications, test and measurement and others, while also providing an upgrade path for existing VP9 and VR9 customers, the VR11 is a single slot solution that can optionally be ruggedized (including conduction cooling), while the VP11 is a dual slot solution, delivering additional capability. "These new boards combine Intel's leading edge dual core processing power with the proven benefits of the VMEbus architecture to deliver highly functional and outstandingly flexible solutions to a broad spectrum of customers," said Wayne McGee, Global Director of SBC (1) (SBC Communications Inc., San Antonio, TX, www.sbc.com) A large, national telecommunications company that grew from a multitude of local and regional companies, including Southwestern Bell, Pacific Bell and Nevada Bell, into a single, unified brand by 2002. Product Line Management at GE Fanuc Embedded Systems. "Providing the option of single or dual slot allows our customers to make the price/performance trade-offs that are right for their application, while the ruggedization option allows for deployment in even the harshest environments." Each board can support up to 4 Gigabytes of DDR2 SDRAM See SDRAM. soldered memory for optimum performance and reliability. The dual slot VP11 allows for two PMC (1) See Portable Media Center. (2) (PCI Mezzanine Card) A PCI-based mezzanine card that is widely adapted to VMEbus, CompactPCI and PCI cards. sites as well as an on-board hard disk or CompactFlash subsystem, and delivers maximum front panel functionality. The single slot VR11 can support either two PMC sites or single PMC site together with a hard disk subsystem. A PCIExpress-based XMC XMC Express Mezzanine Card (VITA) XMC Xspedius Management Co., LLC XMC Xml Method Call XMC X Memory Controller option is also available. Both boards provide multimedia functionality with the provision of an AT 2D and 3D graphics engine, capable of supporting resolutions up to SXGA (Super XGA) A screen resolution of 1280x1024 pixels. SXGA is commonly used on standard monitors, but provides a 1.25:1 aspect ratio, compared to the more common 1.33:1 (4:3) ratio. SXGA+ has a 1400x1050 resolution, which is an exact 1.33:1 ratio. See PC display modes. , together with audio support. Windows[R], Linux, VxWorks and Integrity are optionally available. About GE Fanuc Embedded Systems GE Fanuc Embedded Systems is a leading global provider of embedded computing solutions for a wide range of industries and applications. Featuring a comprehensive offering that includes Intel[R] and PowerPC[R]-based single board computers, sensor processing, networking products, avionics interfaces, rugged flat panel monitors and complete computer systems, GE Fanuc Embedded Systems can support the full range of embedded computing needs. GE Fanuc Embedded Systems is part of GE Fanuc, a joint venture between General Electric (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : GE) and FANUC LTD LTD 1 Laron-type dwarfism 2 Leukotriene D 3 Long-term depression, see there 4. Long-term disability of Japan. For more information, visit www.gefanucembedded.com. Note to editors: High res image can be found at www.gefanucembedded.com/files/images/imglibrary/318highres.jpg |
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