Eurotech has released the PROTEUS single board computer. PROTEUS is available in two configurations, allowing it to be deployed either as a stand-alone device, or as a COM Express module. In either version, PROTEUS offers all the benefits of Intels' embedded Atom processor, at a fraction of power previously needed for comparable systems. The product features soldered RAM and Flash memory coupled to the low heat generation of the Atom processor, and a rugged, fanless package.
Sharing the same baseboard design, the two variants differ only in presenting various peripheral connections. On the standalone variant, the peripherals are presented through headers and standard connectors on the board itself. In the COM Express version, these signals are presented on a standard COM Express Type 1 connector supporting PCI Express, LPC, USB, dual LVDS, HD Audio, Gigabit Ethernet and SMBus interfaces for connection to a carrier board. For convenience, a standard carrier board is also available for the COM Express version, providing standard breakouts for the various peripherals and expansion buses.
In addition to the standard PC peripherals, PROTEUS is able to interface directly to LVDS displays and has an integral touch-screen controller. The provision of two independent display controllers allows deployment in applications requiring different content to be served to different users. GPS, Bluetooth and ZigBee are on-board options and the provision of two sites for PCI Express mini cards allows easy and flexible expansion for applications requiring wireless local and wide area networking support.
PROTEUS is suitable for applications including infotainment, interactive kiosks, access control, HMI, medical and industrial control. A key feature of PROTEUS is its compatibility with a wide range of desktop and pre-installed, embedded operating systems including Windows XP, XP Embedded, CE 6.0 and Linux.
