{"id":5501,"date":"2008-09-25T08:17:33","date_gmt":"2008-09-25T13:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/magic1host.com\/blog\/2008\/09\/25\/embedded-sbc-computers\/"},"modified":"2008-09-25T08:17:33","modified_gmt":"2008-09-25T13:17:33","slug":"embedded-sbc-computers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magic1host.com\/blog\/?p=5501","title":{"rendered":"Embedded SBC Computers"},"content":{"rendered":"
by Fabian Toulouse<\/div>\n

Single-board computers were once considered “dyna-micro” based on the Intel C8080A processor and Intel’s first EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) chip. This revolutionary chip was designed to retain its data when the power was switched off. Rebranded by E&L Instruments in 1976, the EPROM became known as the BugBook 8080 micro-computer. <\/p>\n

Unlike the general purpose, personal computer, embedded SBC systems were explicitly designed to perform a dedicated function repeatedly, with real-time computing constraints. Embedded single-board computers are part of a larger device that includes hardware and mechanical parts. Subsequently, the personal computer was designed to be multi-functional. Today, the closest thing we have to an embedded system falls under the handheld computer category, that is, a personal information manager or PIM. Even these computers can’t be considered truly embedded as they allow for multifunctional capabilities, just like PCs.<\/p>\n

When personal computers came into their own, there was a shift away from single-board processors. Computers are now run from a motherboard with add-ons to increase versatility. These plug-in boards included serial ports, disk drive and graphics controllers, parallel ports, IDE and SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment), a computer bus connecting large disk optical drives, RAID incorporation for backup, and, finally, the ability to swap devices like DVD drives.<\/p>\n

While embedded single-board processing is no longer used in the personal computing arena, there are still a multitude uses for embedded SBCs in the communications, energy, point of information\/sale, defense and aerospace, industrial automation, medical and transportation industries. There is a significant portfolio of products and services that have advanced and now utilize this technology offering solutions that are both off-the-shelf and custom engineered embedded computer modules, boards and blades to modular computer systems that meet today’s needs and are expandable for future needs. <\/p>\n

Embedded SBC systems have quite a few advantages including instant availability and almost zero time-to-market. Because their interfaces and functionalities are onboard, they have become typical accessories that comprise a fast system set-up. Changing out SBC systems is minimally risky and low-cost as the chassis, accessories, and attachement points seldom change. For many models there is a choice of fanless, low-power, cacheless operation systems that enjoy a low profile and low power consumption.<\/p>\n

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If you’re interested in obtaining the latest embedded SBC systems<\/a>, be sure you purchase from a reputable embedded SBC systems<\/a> vendor.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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