Easy Embedded PC(TM) Open Source Design for Low Power Industrial Control

PALO ALTO, CA, Jul 13 (MARKET WIRE) --
ZF Micro Solutions announces the EEPC(TM) open source design for a
low-power, embedded control PC with a $100 target BOM cost* at 10K units.
The primary motivation in component selection was to provide OEMs the
ability to guarantee extended minimum production lifetimes, ease of
programming and reliable operation. The sub-5W design is based on
components with long-life production commitments from ZF and other
suppliers. The full 186, 386 or 486 compatibility of the ZFx86
PC-on-a-Chip eliminates the need to re-write or re-validate code that is
debugged and functional.

The design is available at no cost and may be used as is or modified to
suit specific needs. The design package, available from ZF, includes
OrCad schematic, PadsPCB Layout files, and a complete Bill of Materials
spreadsheet. Included with the ZFx86 System-On-Chip are a ZF BIOS (based
on Phoenix Technologies kernel), DR-DOS 7.03 license, and software
drivers to support all hardware. Additionally, Windows CE(R) and Linux
are available and ready to run.

The EEPC was designed for embedded applications requiring the most
commonly used set of I/O, memory and traditional X86 PC functionality. It
is the quickest way to create successful OEM products with ease of
programming and reliable operation.

A ZF-stocked parts starter kit is available that includes the ZFx86, a
RealTek 10/100 Ethernet controller, and preprogrammed clock IC and
preprogrammed BIOS flash. All other parts are available online through
DigiKey, Mouser, Nu Horizons Electronics, RS Components (Allied), or
Symmetry Electronics.

The pre-tested design is available in a development kit that includes a
fully assembled and tested board, all documentation and licensed software.
It offers the quickest way to create reliable OEM products with long-life
and true x86 compatibility, with minimal design and verification effort.

The complete development kit is $595 and the parts starter kit (sold
separately) is available for $119 from ZF authorized distributors.
http://www.zfmicro.com/wwdistis.html

Download the free design package at
http://www.zfmicro.com/downloadtable.html

About ZF Micro Solutions, Inc.: ZF is a privately held fabless
semiconductor company. The company's focus is long-term embedded control
applications. ZF Micro Solutions is headquartered in Palo Alto,
California.

* without modem module

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