Newsletter: January 25, 2012

And it's about time, too! We've been eagerly awaiting the next generation Intel Atom platform, which had a few false starts in late 2011.  Although we hoped to see motherboards sporting the Cedarview processors back in September, we're happy to see the options begin to trickle in, with Jetway taking the lead on bringing some of the first boards to market. So, are they worth the wait?

The Intel Cedarview boards offer dual core performance as seen with previous Pineview options, but with improved efficiency, due to the switch from Intel's 45 nm process to 32 nm process. Power consumption for the mobile processor/chipset pair drops below 10 W (N2800/NM10 checks in at 8 W and the N2600/NM10 at 5 W) and Intel incorporates PowerVR SGX technology into its graphics core. This new pairing should introduce a greater range of fanless, low-profile systems capable of 1080p performance but without the power draw.

Take note, though: these boards are currently only compatible with 32-bit Windows 7 operating systems, but we hope to see this expand as Intel's boards hit the market.

Now available for pre-order, the Jetway NF9D-2700 makes our shortlist of go-to motherboards for meeting a broad range of application requirements. With both digital and analog output, dual onboard Gb LAN, high-speed storage, PCIe Mini Card slot for Wi-fi/BT devices, and daughterboard expansion for additional LAN or legacy I/O, the NF9D can be configured to easily manage networking, machine vision, surveillance, and other embedded applications.

Product Features

	Designed around the 2.13 GHz Intel Atom D2700 fanless processor with NM10 chipset and featuring Intel Integrated GMA 3650 graphics with PowerVR SGX 545 core.
	Provides HDMI, VGA, dual Gb LAN, 4 USB 2.0 ports, audio, LVDS, and 2 SATA (3 Gb/sec.) and 2 SATA (6 Gb/sec.) connectors with RAID 0, 1, 5, 1+0 support.
	Long life-cycle platform with 0°C to 60°C operating temperature range, solid capacitors, range of legacy I/O, and watchdog timer; offers the latest technological advancements while maintaining support for legacy systems and components.

See the Jetway NF9D-2700

For customers requiring versatile I/O options at an affordable price-point, the Jetway NC9KDL-2700 offers just that. The board features dual independent display support, dual Gb LAN, LVDS, PCI expansion, and up to 4 GB DDR3 RAM via 2 SO-DIMM slots. The board comes standard as a fanless design, but includes a CPU fan in the accessory kit, which we recommend using for greater reliability. The NC9KDL is ideal for basic desktop computing, set-top boxes, or point-of-sale systems.

Product Features

	Designed around the 2.13 GHz Intel Atom D2700 fanless processor with NM10 chipset and featuring Intel Integrated GMA 3650 graphics with PowerVR SGX 545 core.
	Provides HDMI, VGA, dual Gb LAN, 4 USB 2.0 ports, audio, and 2 SATA (3 Gb/sec.) connectors; onboard headers include LVDS, LPT, and an additional COM port.

And, coming soon we will have an entry-level motherboard from Intel sporting a range of industrial I/O. The D2500CC "Canoe Creek" features up to 4 RS-232 COM support, LVDS, dual Intel Gb LAN, and both DVI and VGA. You can check out both the NC9KDL-2700 and D2500CC Canoe Creek boards on our website.

See the Jetway NC9KDL-2700 and the Intel D2500CC

Following in the Intel D945GSEJT "Johnstown" Mini-ITX mainboard's footsteps, the DN2800MT also slims down its design, falling under 20 mm tall while preserving a full range of I/O connectivity via onboard headers. With PCIe x1 and two PCIe Mini Card slots (one also supports mSATA devices), platform expansion is easy to achieve. The DN2800MT is a flexible, small footprint board that is excellent for use in Web kiosks, basic digital signage applications, and point-of-service devices. If you can't wait to get your hands on the DN2800MT, we have a Thin-ITX alternative available now from Jetway: NF9C-2600.

Product Features

	Designed around the 1.86 GHz Intel Atom D2800 fanless processor with NM10 chipset and featuring Intel Integrated GMA 3650 graphics with PowerVR SGX 545 core.
	Provides HDMI, VGA, Intel Gb LAN, 2 USB 2.0 ports and 2 USB 2.0 high-current ports, audio, LVDS, and onboard DC power with a voltage range of 8 to 19 volts. An Embedded DisplayPort, 2 RS-232 COM pin headers, and 2 SO-DIMM slot for 4 GB RAM round out the specs.
	Comes standard with an ATX-size backplate and a low-profile backplate, making integration into both standard and custom enclosures simple. Backplates include a punch-out above the HDMI and audio ports for additional expansion off of the PCIe Mini Card slot.

See the Intel DN2800MT

Contact Logic Supply today to discuss your application. Call us at 1-802-861-2300, write us at info@logicsupply.com, or visit us online at www.logicsupply.com.