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(Thomson Reuters ONE) - PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - July 13, 2009) - ZF Micro Solutionsannounces the EEPC(TM) open source design for a low-power, embeddedcontrol PC with a $100 target BOM cost* at 10K units. The primarymotivation in component selection was to provide OEMs the ability toguarantee extended minimum production lifetimes, ease of programmingand reliable operation. The sub-5W design is based on components withlong-life production commitments from ZF and other suppliers. Thefull 186, 386 or 486 compatibility of the ZFx86 PC-on-a-Chipeliminates the need to re-write or re-validate code that is debuggedand functional.The design is available at no cost and may be used as is or modifiedto suit specific needs. The design package, available from ZF,includes OrCad schematic, PadsPCB Layout files, and a complete Billof Materials spreadsheet. Included with the ZFx86 System-On-Chip area ZF BIOS (based on Phoenix Technologies kernel), DR-DOS 7.03license, and software drivers to support all hardware. Additionally,Windows CE® and Linux are available and ready to run.The EEPC was designed for embedded applications requiring the mostcommonly used set of I/O, memory and traditional X86 PCfunctionality. It is the quickest way to create successful OEMproducts with ease of programming and reliable operation.A ZF-stocked parts starter kit is available that includes the ZFx86,a RealTek 10/100 Ethernet controller, and preprogrammed clock IC andpreprogrammed BIOS flash. All other parts are available onlinethrough DigiKey, Mouser, Nu Horizons Electronics, RS Components(Allied), or Symmetry Electronics.The pre-tested design is available in a development kit that includesa fully assembled and tested board, all documentation and licensedsoftware. It offers the quickest way to create reliable OEM productswith long-life and true x86 compatibility, with minimal design andverification effort.The complete development kit is $595 and the parts starter kit (soldseparately) is available for $119 from ZF authorized distributors.http://www.zfmicro.com/wwdistis.htmlDownload the free design package athttp://www.zfmicro.com/downloadtable.htmlAbout ZF Micro Solutions, Inc.: ZF is a privately held fablesssemiconductor company. The company's focus is long-term embeddedcontrol applications. ZF Micro Solutions is headquartered in PaloAlto, California.* without modem moduleMedia Contact Information:David Feldman+1-650-846-6500This announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
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Datum: 13.07.2009 - 22:19 Uhr
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