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 PRESS RELEASE - 2005/2/15 -
   


New Small and Lightweight "Microcontroller Unit" PC Model has
Windows XP Embedded Preinstalled on a 1GB CF Card

Microcontroller Unit
CPU-SB22/256(FIT)

 Contec Co. Ltd., a manufacturer of PC peripherals, industrial computers, and network equipment, has developed the CPU-SB22/256(FIT), a new small and lightweight, fanless "Microcontroller Unit" PC featuring a 1GB compact flash (abbreviated below as CF) card with Windows XP Embedded preinstalled as a new product in its "F&eIT" series of Ethernet-based distributed monitoring and control network equipment for automation applications. Sales of the new model will commence from the end of February.

 The new CPU-SB22(FIT) features a low-power x86 compatible CPU and will be the high-end model in Contec's "Microcontroller Unit" series, a highly regarded range of small and lightweight PCs that feature fanless and diskless operation. A 1GB CF card is used as the storage device and comes with Windows XP Embedded preinstalled. Whereas the storage area available to the user on the previous CPU-SB21/256(FIT)GY model (still on sale) which uses a 512MB CF card is only 145MB, this has been increased to 610MB on the new CPU-SB22(FIT) model, making it suitable for more sophisticated applications that require a larger storage capacity.
 Another significant feature is that the EWF function(*) of Windows XP Embedded can be used (via a command line setting) to allow the PC to be turned off without first shutting down the OS.

 The "Microcontroller Unit" series are AT compatible compact PCs with x86 compatible CPUs and feature a CF slot for installing a storage device in addition to serial, USB, VGA, PS/2, and other standard PC interfaces. The series can be used as embedded controllers running a general-purpose OS in applications where the available space or power consumption is limited. The series are also equipped with an F&eIT bus (proprietary local bus) which is used in conjunction with stack-mounted external signal I/O modules (device module series) which are sold separately. This allows the units to be used in applications that require input and output of digital or analog signals or that use counter inputs, temperature sensors, RS-232C, or GPIB communication ports.
 The series are sold with a general-purpose 35mm DIN rail attachment fitting, a commonly used attachment for installing small industrial equipment. This makes it easy to install the units on control boards that use DIN rails.

* EWF function : This is a function specific to Windows XP Embedded that eliminates actual writing of data to storage by emulating writing to the storage device in memory.

Microcontroller Unit
CPU-SB22/256(FIT)

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[ Features ]

  • Combines PC and expansion functions in a small size (52.4mm x 64.7mm x 94mm).
  • Uses the low-power 266MHz Geode SC2200 CPU for fanless operation.
  • Uses compact flash for hard-diskless operation.
  • AC97 compliant audio function
  • Expansion bus (supports connection of F&eIT series modules)
  • Like other F&eIT devices, the module includes a 35mm DIN attachment fitting.
    As module connections are stack mounted on the side of the unit, simple and smart systems
    can be put together without the use of a backplane or other connector board.
[ Line up ]

  • CPU-SB22/256(FIT)         : Windows XP Embedded preinstalled(CF: 1GB)
  • CPU-SB21/256(FIT)GY    : Windows XP Embedded preinstalled(CF: 512MB)
  • CPU-SB20/xxx(FIT)GY    : No preinstalled OS(CF: None)
[ Specifications ]

ModelCPU-SB22/256(FIT)
CPU-SB21/256(FIT)GY
CPU-SB20/256(FIT)GY
CPU-SB20/128(FIT)GY
CPUGeode SC2200 266MHz
Chip SetBuilt-in CPU
MemoryMain MemoryMicro-DIMM Socket x 1
Standard provides 256Mbyte Micro-DIMM
Micro-DIMM Socket x 1
Standard provides 128Mbyte Micro-DIMM
BIOS ROM128KByte E0000h to FFFFFh
VideoControllerBuilt-in CPU
Video RAM4MByte equivalent
CRT I/F15pin HD-SUB connector
640 x 480/800 x 600 (65,536 colors), 1024 x768 (65,536 colors),
1280 x1024 (256 colors)
Serial I/FRS-232C (generic): 1ch, 9-pin D-SUB connector
LAN I/FEthernet 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T RJ-45 connector
DP83815 (National Semiconductor)
Audio I/FOutput: Line OUT x 1, Input: MIC x 1, Plug type: φ3.5 pin JACK
USB I/F2ch (OHCI Ver.1.0 compliant)
Keyboard I/FPS/2 type keyboard (6-pin, MINI DIN connector)
Mouse I/FPS/2 type mouse (6-pin, MINI DIN connector)
F&eIT I/FF&eIT series module connectivity
(When using POW-DD10 power supply unit, the total power for
externally connected units. Should not exceed 1.5 A)
Watchdog timer functionProgrammable (16666sec(Max.))
(Output to either RESET or IRQ, depending on time-up)
Compact Flash SlotTYPE I or TYPE II x 1
The CPU-SB22/256(FIT) comes standard with a 1-GB CF card
with Windows XP Embedded installed.
The CPU-SB21/256(FIT)GY comes standard with a 512-MB CF card
with Windows XP Embedded installed.
RTC/CMOSLife of lithium backup battery: 6 yr. minimum (25°C)
Accuracy of realtime clock: less than 3 min./month
LED displayPower, Compact Flash access, User programmable LED x 2
Manual switch inputReset switch x 1, User programmable switch x 1
Power supplyInput power voltage5VDC ±5%
Max. power
consumption
7.5W
External dimensions (mm)52.4(W) x 64.7(D) x 94.0(H)
Weight300g
Operating temperature *10 to 50°C
Storage temperature-10 to 60°C
Operating Humidity10% to 90%RH (No condensation)
Floating dust particlesNot to be excessive
Corrosive gasesNone
Line-Noise
resistance
Line-noise *2AC line/2kV, Signal line/1kV
(IEC1000-4-4Level 3, EN61000-4-4Level 3)
Static electricity
resistance
Contact discharge/4kV (IEC1000-4-2Level 2, EN61000-4-2Level 2)
Atmospheric discharge/8kV
(IEC1000-4-2Level 3, EN61000-4-2Level 3)
Vibration
resistance
Sweep resistance10 to 57Hz/semi-amplitude 0.15mm, 57 to 150Hz/2.0G
80minutes each in X, Y, and Z directions
(JIS C0040-compliant, IEC68-2-6-compliant)
Impact resistance15G, half-sine shock for 11ms in X, Y, and Z directions
(JIS C004-compliant, IEC68-2-27-compliant)
GroundingClass D grounding (previous class 3 grounding)
 *1  The operating temperature range changes to 5 to 60°C if a FAN unit (FAN-FIT) is used.
 *2  In POW-AD22 use.

[ Verified Operating Systems ]

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 2000
  • Microsoft Windows Me
  • Microsoft Windows 98 SE
  • IBM PC-DOS 2000 Ver.7.0J
  • Linux 2.4.17Kernel

    * Verified Operating Systems :  Basic OS operation and VGA and LAN driver operation has been confirmed.
    CONTEC does not guarantee that all OS functions will operate correctly.

    * You can build a Windows XP or Windows XP 2000 SP3/SP4 environment on the CPU-SB20/xxx(FIT)GY
    by installing the OS using a retail USB-based CD-ROM drive or FDD without using the DTK-SB20(FIT).
    You can also install another OS such as DOS if you prepare a retail USB CD-ROM drive supported
    by a startup disk for the OS.


[ Contact ]
  • U.S.A. (North & South America Sales)
    CONTEC Microelectronics U.S.A. Inc.

    2161 O'Toole Ave., Suite I,
    San Jose, CA, 95131
    TEL: (1)-408-954-7700  FAX: (1)-408-954-7710
    E-mail: sales@contecusa.com
    Web Site: www.contecusa.com
    PHONE (800)888-8884   Toll Free in the USA
  • EUROPE
    CONTEC Microelectronics EUROPE B.V.

    Binnenweg 4, 2132 CT Hoofddorp,
    The Netherlands
    TEL: (31)-23-567-3030  FAX: (31)-23-567-3035
    E-mail: sales@conteceu.nl
    Web Site: www.contec-europe.com

  • CONTEC GROUPS JAPAN (Headquarters)
    CONTEC Co., Ltd.

    3-9-31, Himesato,
    Nishi-Yodogawaku, Osaka, 555-0025,
    TEL: +81-6-477-5219  FAX: +81-6-477-1692
    E-mail: intsales@osaka.contec.co.jp
    Web Site: www.contec.com
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