Off-the-shelf enclosure speeds time-to-market for EPIC SBCs
6 October 2004Computer/Embedded Technology
Residential Estate (Industry)
Ampro Computers has introduced an off-the-shelf enclosure that can help speed time-to-market for Ampro's EPIC-compatible ReadyBoard SBCs.
The ReadyBox enclosure features easy access to all ReadyBoard I/O, a removable hard disk drive bay, 150 W ATX power supply, and expansion 'slots' for two PC/104, PC/104-Plus or PCI-104 expansion cards. ReadyBox is easy to integrate with convenient customisable I/O expansion panels.
Comments Joanne Mumola Williams, CEO of Ampro: "The strong positive response to the introduction of the EPIC standard and Ampro's ReadyBoard SBCs earlier this year has been extremely gratifying. Initial customers indicated a need for a cost-effective off-the-shelf ReadyBoard enclosure to speed their products to market. ReadyBox is a complete, flexible, yet inexpensive solution that meets the requirements of most ReadyBoard customers."
The Ampro ReadyBox (280 x 200 x 115 mm) is designed for wall-mount and desktop applications. It accepts any of Ampro's five ReadyBoard product families and provides space for one or two PC/104, PC/104-Plus or PCI-104 expansion modules to be mounted on the ReadyBoard. Two easily customisable I/O panels are provided to bring expansion card connectors to the outside world. The PC-style connectors on each ReadyBoard protrude through the ReadyBox I/O panel, providing easy access to the USB ports, two Ethernet ports (RJ45), dual serial ports (DB9), CRT video, PS/2 keyboard and mouse port, and LEDs for power and HDD activity.
There are additional I/O ports provided via cable connections, and these include two additional DB9 serial ports (for a total of four), two additional USB ports (for a total of four), a DB25 parallel port, three audio jacks (line in, line out and microphone in).
The ReadyBox also provides external access to the CompactFlash slot on the ReadyBoard in a convenient, yet EMI-protected environment. It provides a removable bay for a 2,5" hard drive. The hard disk drive may be attached either through a shock mount or fixed mount. The 150 W ATX power supply provides 14 A @ +5 V, 4,2 A @ +12 V, with an MTBF of 100 000 hours. An additional system fan can be added to improve thermal performance. The work environment for ReadyBox is 0-50°C.
For more information contact Jaap Willemse, Electronic Products Design, +27 (0)12 665 9700.
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