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GE Intelligent Platforms announced the ACR301 rugged 3U CompactPCI single board computer. Based on Intel’s latest Atom E6XX processor which integrates both 3D graphics and memory controller, the ACR301 responds to the growing requirement for embedded computing solutions that consume minimal power and dissipate minimal heat. Not only does the ACR301 offer exceptional performance/watt characteristics, it also offers outstanding flexibility. It is offered with four alternative versions of the Intel Atom processor (0.6GHz, 1.0GHz, 1.3GHz, 1.6GHz) and in five ruggedization levels. Flexibility is further enhanced by the provision of a mezzanine site that enables it to be precisely configured for specific application profiles. Comprehensive input/output and communications capabilities – including two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, two USB 2.0 ports, two full duplex asynchronous serial ports, two Gen 2 SATA ports, keyboard/mouse and DVI video – are provided. The ACR301 also features support for CAN-bus, the communications standard designed specifically to facilitate the exchange of electronic information within a vehicle. 1 GByte of DDR2 SDRAM is soldered to the board for optimum reliability. The ACR301 represents a technology insertion opportunity for existing users of GE’s CR4 and CR5 single board computers, and benefits from the extensive range of long term support programs available from GE Intelligent Platforms. Supported operating systems include VxWorks, Linux and Windows. Deployed Test Software (BIT and BCS) is also provided. More Information