Milpitas, CA, March 2nd, 2010 – Advantech, the embedded platform provider, today announced the ARK-3202, a new industrial computing solution for compact, embedded computer applications. ARK-3202 is a comprehensive I/O Box IPC within a fanless form factor, and is powered by the Intel® ATOM™ N270 processor. ARK-3202 inherits the rugged chassis design from the ARK-3400 series, but with additional I/O interfaces, including DVI and VGA dual displays, mic in, line out, dual Giga LAN, optional 8-bit DIO, five USB 2.0, GPS on-board, and up to six serial ports with RS-422/485 auto flow control. ARK-3202 offers low power consumption and excellent flexibility, especially in the I/O interface department, which makes it highly adaptable to different applications. Advantech backs up the ARK-3202 with several convenient support services to provide buyers with a more efficient and flexible transaction process.

Comprehensive I/O Interface Satisfies Diverse Applications

ARK-3202 offers a comprehensive I/O interface that fits a variety of applications including digital signage, factory automation, and general purpose controller. Hardware auto flow control on serial ports enables the ARK-3202 to be applied in most equipment control scenarios. And the Intel® ATOM™ processor empowers multimedia performance with dual independent displays (CRT and DVI) and audio functions—an outstanding solution for digital signage.

Optional WiFi Modules and On-board GPS for Vehicle Applications

ARK-3202 offers a range of Mini-PCIe interface communication modules, including WLAN and HSDPA, which are great for wireless in-vehicle applications. ARK-3202 supports a Mini-PCIe 802.11 b/g/n wireless module with 5dB antenna. In addition, ARK-3202 has on-board GPS, also much in demand for in-vehicle applications. ARK-3202 is compatible with a Sierra 3.5G HSDPA modem (Siemens HC25), and WiFi/HSDPA and GPS are mutually compatible.

Low Power, Energy-saving Platform

The embedded Intel® ATOM™ N270 processor keeps power consumption down around 2.5 watts, only about half the power consumption of an Intel® Celeron® M 1.0GHz processor, which is 5.5 Watts. In addition, the typical system power consumption of ARK-3202L is 13.3 Watts. So the ATOM N270 fits right in with today’s energy conscious markets.

ARK-3202 is a trusted embedded controller for chamber applications. The following environmental simulation system makes a good example. In this case, an ARK-3202 has five serial ports connected to saltwater sprayers and a touch panel. Dual displays show environmental information on a touch LCD monitor. This environmental simulation system runs 24/7 once the test process is initialized. The energy-efficient ATOM™ solution consumes very little power, and the savings add up during long periods of 24/7 operation.

ARK-3202 is a fanless, compact, embedded Box IPC that offers an energy efficient solution for general embedded controllers. It can run Windows XP embedded, or Linux[], and will phase in at the end of November. Advantech has four worldwide hub service centers that provide peripheral assembly and RMA services.

Availability

The 3.5″ SBC for PCM-9362 series is available now at buy.advantech.com and has the following part number for ordering:

ARK-3202-3S51 – Atom 1.6GHz processor, 1GB DDR2 memory, Dual Display, 2 x GbE: $550

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