ENGINEERING FEATURE
VISUAL SOLUTION
Arrow’s broad product offering extends beyond components
and encompasses a large number of platform technologies
that help designers and system integrators quickly and
easily deliver complete system solutions. LCD modules and
embedded computing technologies are key elements in
Arrow’s platform portfolio. Together they support the rapid
development, prototyping and implementation of advanced
user interface and information display applications.
Figure 1: Display Image, Courtesy of Sharp
Compressing Big Computing Power into Small Packages
At the heart of many systems is a computing and processing
module and Arrow’s product range offers a rich selection, including
the latest platform devices from Advantech and Kontron. Both
make use of the Atom™ processor range from Intel® and are
Computers On Modules (COMs).
Figure 2: Advantech’s SOM-6760 Micro Computer On
Module
Advantech’s COM-Express SOM-6760 incorporates a processor
from the Intel Atom Z500 series in a micro size, 95mm x 95mm,
board that performs the same functions as larger System On
Modules (SOMs). Pin definitions are the same as standard COM-
Express™ boards so that the cards can work directly with existing
carrier boards, providing an upgrade path for customers.
The Intel Atom Z500 series processor’s small size, thermal design
and 45nm manufacturing process reduce power consumption
while providing high performance. It also contains the Intel single
chip, system controller hub US15W and a 4Mbyte Flash BIOS
controller.
Offering Industry Standard Operating Systems
The SOM-6760 supports up to 1Gbyte Double Data Rate (DDR2),
533MHz SODIMM memory and offers 10/100Mb/s Ethernet, eight
USB 2.0 ports and one PCI Express (PCIe) interface. It has integral
graphic support for 24-bit CRT displays up to 1600 pixels x 1200
pixels and 24-bit LCD display modes up to 1280 pixels x 1024 pixels
and a high-definition audio interface.
The target operating system platform is either Microsoft Windows®
XP Embedded or Windows Vista. Advantech’s API (Application
Programming Interface) software, SUSI, helps customers implement
key functions, while the SOM-DB5700-00A2E development board
enables developers to create smaller, more mobile and portable
embedded applications more quickly.
Micro to Nano
Figure 3: Nano Size Computer On Module from Kontron
TFTs and embedded computing platforms for information display and advanced user interfaces
Delivering Enhanced Display Technologies
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