CPCI-720 Force Computers Single Board Computer

The Motorola CPCI-720 Single Board Computer offers embedded computing technology-CompactPCI, Intel Pentium and Microsoft Windows NT. This combination gives applications the high performance to be expected with increased reliability and functionality. Intel Pentium is the most widely used microprocessor today. Running up to 200 MHz, it gives compute-intensive applications the high-performance edge they require. And for high-speed data communications, CompactPCI bandwidth, rated at 132 MBytes/second, is ideal. Windows NT provides access to a robust and reliable 32-bit true multi-tasking operating system with the same look and feel as Windows 95.

The CPCI-720 illustrates the advantages that an off-the-shelf, rugged CPU offers. CompactPCI mechanics are superior to those of embedded PCs. In-rush current protection allows for safe insertion and removal of the board without powering down the system. And the Eurocard mechanics withstand shock and vibration where PCI or ISA cards fail. On-board floppy and HDD mountings provide a completely self-contained and serviceable computer module. A PC card interface provides a broad range of I/O functionality and device storage. Front loading and removal of this board from systems provides for easy access for maintenance and upgrades. And it's superior for environments where temperature fluctuations are prevalent.

The CPCI-720 is designed with many options. The CPCI-720 scales from the entry-level 133 MHz to the top-of-the-line embedded Pentium processor. The User Flash, memory and I/O functions are all scalable to the application requirements. The CPCI-720 also offers unique companion products that vastly enhance system configurations. The I/O-720 companion board supports two on-board PMC slots, SVGA graphics and Fast/ Wide SCSI. The board contains a secondary PCI bridge which supports additional expansion of up to seven CompactPCI slots, for a system total of 14.