Steatite introduces the new STE-1U-D5253, a compact, long life industrial 1U computer based on the Intel Atom D525 dual core CPU

January 3rd, 2012

Steatite Embedded, a UK supplier of embedded computer systems, introduces the new STE-1U-D5253 is a compact, long life industrial 1U computer based on the Intel Atom D525 dual core CPU. It features three gigabit Ethernet ports, six serial ports and eight USB ports along with PCI or PCI Express expansion in a chassis that is only 230mm deep. It supports a range of operating systems including Windows Embedded Standard 7 and Windows Embedded Standard 2009.STE-1U-D5253

Key Features

  • Intel Atom D525 Dual-core 1.8GHz processor
  • 2GB SO-DIMM 800 MHz DDR3 memory
  • 160GB Seagate 2.5″ SATA Hard Drive
  • 1 x gigabit LAN ports
  • 5 x RS232 ports
  • PCI or PCIe x1 slot

 

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Steatite introduces First Ever Dual Core Pico-ITX Mainboard the VIA EPIA-P900

December 2nd, 2011

VIA-EPIA-P900Steatite Embedded, a UK supplier of embedded computer systems, introduces the industry’s first Pico-ITX board with dual core processing. Measuring just 10cm x 7.2cm, the VIA EPIA-P900 Pico-ITX is the industry’s smallest commercialized form factor to feature multi-processing capabilities.

Featuring a 1.0GHz VIA Eden™ X2 CPU along with the VIA VX900H Media System Processor, the VIA EPIA-P900 offers advanced multitasking and multimedia capabilities, including improved HD video rendering. With its incredibly small footprint, the VIA EPIA-P900 provides the ideal platform for a wide array of next generation ultra compact devices for applications ranging from health-care, logistics, fleet management, and other vertical market segments to digital signage displays and kiosks.

“This new technology will allow embedded system designers to pack unparalleled levels of performance into even smaller form factors, opening up exciting new possibilities for innovation in ultra compact embedded designs.” Said Matt Brindle Embedded Product Manager.

The EPIA P900 supports up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, HD audio, HDMI, VGA and LVDS display connectivity as well as a high performance hardware HD video decoder in the shape of the latest VIA ChromotionHD 2.0 video engine.

The VIA ChromotionHD 2.0 engine provides advanced filtering and cutting edge post-processing to perform ultra smooth decoding of H.264, MPEG-2, VC-1, WMV9, and HDCP for Blu-ray content protection providing smooth playback of the most demanding multimedia titles at resolutions up to 1080p without incurring a heavy CPU load. Featuring the VIA Vinyl VT2021, a 10 channel HD audio codec, delivering outstanding sound quality and support for Blu-ray and HD DVD Audio Content Protection.

On board pin headers provide support for an additional of 5 USB 2.0 ports, an LPC connector, SMBus connector, PS/2 support, audio jacks, LVDS, 4 pairs of DIO and two UART ports. Rear I/O includes one HDMI port, one VGA port, 2 USB 2.0 ports and 1 GigaLAN port.

For more details about the VIA EPIA-P900 please visit: http://www.steatite-embedded.co.uk/via-epia-p900-pico-itx-1-0-ghz-eden-x2-board-with-full-hd-video-support.html

 

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Steatite Launch the Steatite nSign OPS Digital Signage Engine

November 4th, 2011

Steatite nSign OPS

Steatite’s Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) Sandy Bridge Box Based on the 2nd Generation Intel Core Processor for Ultimate Digital Signage Solution

The Steatite nSign QM67 is an embedded computer designed to integrate directly with a wide range of OPS compliant LCD displays. The pluggable format reduces installation and maintenance costs, while the extended availability helps to minimise development costs.

Steatite announces the new release of Steatite nSign OPS, the worldwide first Intel Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) Sandy Bridge box based on Intel Core i7 processor 2.1 GHz under the 2nd generation CPU architecture “Sandy Bridge”.  Intel OPS aims at providing greater interoperability and addressing fragmentation in the digital signage industry.  Steatite’s nSign OPS is engineered to be installed into any Intel OPS-compliant digital signage platform to enable faster and easy upgrading and maintenance.  Equipped with the Steatite nSign OPS, your solution can be applied to a variety of DOOH (Digital out of home) applications with ease!

Intel Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) Compliance

Compliant with Intel OPS architecture, this easily interchangeable unit delivers greater interoperability and eases upgrading/maintenance in the market while lowering costs for development and implementation.

Great Core i7 Computing Power

Steatite nSign OPS utilizes superior Intel Core i7 processor 2.1 GHz with Intel QM67 PCH chipset.  The processor is based on the rPGA socket so it is flexible to swap with other PGA models including QC/DC (i7 & i5).  It provides significant advances in computing power, energy efficiency and graphics capability.

Intel AMT (Active Management Technology) 7.0

Intel AMT 7.0 functions better remote control management. Using it to remotely manage, monitor, and upgrade system 24 x 7, operator can work far more efficiently while reducing operating costs.

Easy-to-maintain HDD & DRAM

Operators are capable of deploying Steatite’s nSign OPS’s pluggable HDD tray and easy-to-change DRAM faster and easily, making upgrading/maintenance more efficiently.

Rich I/O and More Features

The I/O includes one 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet, one VGA, two USB 2.0 and audio connector (Line-out/Mic-in). Via the JAE TX-25 interconnector, this feature-rich box can support additional one DVI, one Display Port, one USB 2.0 and one RS-232 port.  RAM is provided via one SO-DIMM slot that accommodates up to 4 GB of DDR3 1333.  One PCI Express Mini Card slots are equipped for optional add-ons such as graphics-enhanced video card, wireless LAN card for 802.11 b/g connections & 3G/GPRS application, and universal analogue TV/FM tuner/AV capture card.

Steatite’s Sandy Bridge signage box Steatite nSign OPS is available now. For more product information, please visit our website www.steatite-embedded.co.uk or contact our sales representatives at sales@steatite-embedded.co.uk.Steatite nSign OPS Rear

Features

  • Industry standard OPS interface
  • High performance, yet low power consumption
  • Available with both Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Supports Intel AMT 7.0 for remote management
  • Highly reliable industrial design
  • Available until at least 2014

 

Available Models

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VIA Nano X2 Raises the Bar in Performance per Watt CPUs

November 2nd, 2011
The VIA Nano X2 dual core processor delivers an almost a 40% increase in performance compared to the Intel Atom dual-core processors in the 13W TDP range. Previously Intel Atom processors relied on dual-core and hyper threading to compete with the VIA Nano architecture, but with the release of the VIA Nano X2, VIA Nano’s micro-architecture demonstrates it’s superior design for higher performance. This product is available fully ROHS-compliant.

In this white paper prepared by Scott Gardner, president and principal analyst of Advantage Engineering LLC, the VIA Nano X2 1.2+GHz CPU is benchmarked against the Intel Atom D525 using SPEC 2000 CPU scores. Even though the Atom operates at a 50% higher base frequency, the VIA Nano X2 scores almost 40% higher. The Spec CPU2000 test suite is a group of system applications that have well-documented characteristics and its benchmark scores are more transparent than consumer-orientated ones, as every application is compiled from source code.

Single Thread Performance Comparison (SPECfp2000)

Single Thread Performance Comparison (SPECfp2000)

Single Thread Performance Comparison (SPECint2000)

Single Thread Performance Comparison (SPECint2000)

Dual Thread Performance Comparison

Dual Thread Performance Comparison

Learn more about how the VIA Nano X2 delivers better performance in the same low power TDP as the Intel Atom


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Steatite Embedded expands CCTV & Security solutions with new range of network cameras

October 11th, 2011

AXIS Network CameraSteatite Embedded, a UK supplier of embedded computer solutions, announced the addition of a large range of AXIS network cameras to its portfolio of products. These cameras extend the company’s existing CCTV & Security solutions that already include highly reliable industrial rack-mount and wall-mount computers.

AXIS network cameras available from Steatite include the following series: M10, M30, P33, M11, P13, Q17, M32, P55 and Q60. These cameras offer high image quality and professional monitoring capabilities, as well as a selection of attributes such as wall-mount, ceiling-mount and recessed-mounting configurations, tamper/vandal resistance and night-use capability, allowing use in a wide variety of applications.

For instance, the small and smart M1054, the latest model of the AXIS M10 Series, is ideal for securing locations such as small businesses, hotels or residences. The P5534 Pan-Tilt-Zoom dome camera offers HDTV-quality video and 18x zoom for indoor surveillance applications. This camera benefits from IP51-rated protection against dust and dripping water.

The P13 series comprises indoor and outdoor-ready fixed cameras that deliver superb image quality with H.264 compression and are ideal for high-performance surveillance. The megapixel models also deliver HDTV 720p/1080p video. The Q1755, also available in indoor or outdoor-ready versions, allows daytime and night-time use and can meet the demands for high-quality identification applications.

The M30 series features an innovation to allow recessed mounting in drop ceilings, enabling discreet surveillance in locations such as retail stores, banks and office buildings. In addition, the tamper/vandal resistant M3204 is a highly robust model with added-value features such as Power over Ethernet, varifocal lens and pixel-counter.

For more information or to view all camera specifications, please visit www.steatite-embedded.co.uk/market-solutions/cctv-security/cameras.html or contact: sales@steatite-embedded.co.uk

 

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