The Advanced Computer On Module CoreExpress-ECO got certified by UL, expanding its usage area even further. UL is not only the leader in product safety testing and certification within the US, but UL's involvement in the testing and certification of HazLoc equipment is recognized and respected around the world. Products certified by UL can safely be used in many critical applications. LiPPERT is proud that this advanced computer module has been recognized as safe for in information technology equipment and may be used without further certification hassles in the US and Canada, as well as most other parts of the world.
Standards for Safety
UL 60950-1, 2nd Edition, (Information Technology Equipment - Safety - Part 1: General Requirements) CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, 2nd Edition, (Information Technology Equipment -Safety - Part 1: General Requirements)
The Cool RoadRunner-Atom is now Cool RoadRunner-945GSE!
Introduced at the Embedded World 2009 show, the Cool RoadRunner-Atom now got a new name due to trademark issues. From now on, it is named Cool RoadRunner-945GSE, a name that reflects the chipset used on this versatile PC/104-Plus Embedded PC board.
The Cool RoadRunner-945GSE delivers high computing performance yet consumes only little power. Its Atom N270 processor at 1.6GHz makes it especially suitable for low-power, mobile embedded devices. It features 2GB soldered RAM, VGA, LVDS, HD audio, LAN, USB, flexible serial interfaces, 2 SATA ports, and 2GB solid state disk.
The ISO audit this year found that LiPPERT Embedded Computers works in accordance to the quality handbook. The company got re-certified to be in compliance with ISO9001:2008 until 2012.
Developers working with LiPPERT's Advanced COM module CoreExpress-ECO, now get complete QNX Neutrino software support with a full-fledged BSP.
LiPPERT Embedded Computers now offers Board Support Packages for QNX Neutrino with its CoreExpress-ECO evaluation kit.
The BSP for QNX Neutrino, jointly developed with QNX Software Systems, features support for FASTboot IPL. Systems with this capability boot up very quickly; it takes less than 5 seconds from power on until the graphical application is up and running. Many devices utilizing embedded PCs take advantage of this behaviour. "The fast and efficient QNX operating system, paired with the smallest and most performing embedded solution are the perfect start to take on any project that you might want to realize.", says Kroy Zeviar of QNX Software Systems.
The BSP covers all functions of the CoreExpress-ECO. This includes 1280x800 graphics output on LVDS, audio, Ethernet, serial interfaces, USB, and SD card support. Full documentation, describing installation and operation with various IDE devices is included.
This QNX IPL boot loader replaces the otherwise used BIOS and takes care of the entire initialization of all the CoreExpress-ECO evaluation kit's peripherals. The application software can be started with QNX 6.4.0 from any bootable device, like IDE or USB disk.
The videoclip shows the presention of FASTboot IPL at the Embedded World 2009 trade show.
CoreExpress-ECO, LiPPERT's highly successful Advanced Computer On Module implementation, now also boots from Secure Digital Cards (SD cards). These popular, tiny storage cards are well suited for rapid software development. They can easily be written to using a development host PC, and equally easily be changed in the target hardware. Using SD cards as boot media for an embedded PC system makes software updates a snap, thus reducing cost an time to market. LiPPERT's CoreExpress-ECO customers can upgrade to the newly released BIOS version without additional cost.
