| Mini-ITX SBC does TV out, surround sound |
Oct. 24, 2007
 Aaeon has announced a "value-positioned" mini-ITX SBC (single-board computer) that can be used to create a media server. The EMB-820T is based on AMD's Athlon-family embedded processors, and features TV output and 5:1 surround sound, according to the company.
(Click here for a larger view of the Aaeon EMB-820T)
The EMB-820T is offered without a processor or memory installed, but accepts AMD's Athlon-derived NX1250, NX1500, or NX1750. Dual 184-pin DDR DIMM slots accept up to 2 GB of RAM, Aaeon says.
The board's graphics capabilities are implemented with an SIS 741CX graphics chipset. Its TV output serves up both NTSC and PAL video, while resolution is said to be up to 1600 by 1200 pixels on either a CRT or LCD. The LCD interface supports LVDS and 4-, 5-, or 8-wire resistive touchscreens.
The EMB-820T includes a Mini PCI slot that could, for example, be used to install a wireless network adapter. Unusually, the motherboard does not include Ethernet. Other expansion possibilities include a standard PCI card slot along with a Type II CompactFlash slot, and a floppy drive connector and 40-pin IDE connector.
Features and specifications cited by Aaeon include:- Processor -- AMD Geode NX1250, NX1500, or NX1750
- Memory -- dual 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets, for up to 2 GB total DRAM
- Display:
resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 pixels
- NTSC and PAL video output
- supports CRT and LVDS LCD display
- 4/5/8-wire resistive touchscreen interface
- Audio:
- 6-channel (5:1) audio output for 3D surround, or alternative stereo output
- mic in
- line in
- Other I/O:
- 1 x UDMA100/133
- 2 x SATA
- floppy interface
- 8 x USB ports (6 internal, 2 external)
- Expansion:
- Type II CompactFlash
- Mini PCI
- PCI
- Dimensions -- 6.7 x 6.7 inches
- Power -- compatible with AT or ATX power supplies
The EMB-820T appears to be available now, although pricing has not been disclosed. Aaeon admits that the board has "not been fully tested" yet under Linux, but says it is open to assisting customers wishing to use it under Linux.
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