Micro-Pod

Development Kits Available Now.... Production Units Available Now....

In General:
    The Micro-Pod is a new, compact, full featured compter board from R.L.C. It features the new Windows CE 6.0 operating system, the new Microsoft Compact Framework 2.0, and the new Intel XScale PXA270 Risc Processor. The Intel XScale PXA270 is the newest processor chip available from Intel. The Micro-Pod also Fast Boots In Just 7 Seconds! It is designed to be easliy packaged and will be offered in a sealed case in the future.

Software Development Made Easy: 
   The Micro-Pod fully supports application development using Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 where you can program in Visual Basic, C#, and Visual C++. Features like remote debug and drag-and-drop between your software development computer and the Micro-Pod embedded computers are fully supported. You can develop applications and debug them using USB or Ethernet for high speed program download and debug. The Micro-Pod Embedded Single Board Computers are fully supported with demonstration programs, software drivers, and demo source code. Our on-line getting started guide and generous supply of demo programs will get you started quickly developing your own applications. Download your 90 day trail version of Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 directly from Microsoft today!
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LCD Display And Touch Screen: 
    The Micro-Pod comes standard with a 3.5 in. sunlight readable, transflective QVGA (320x240) TFT color graphics LCD display featuring 64,000 colors and built-in resistive touch screen. Display and touch screen drivers are integrated into the pre-installed operating system. The LCD Display is mounted to the main CPU board.

On-Board I/O Interfaces: 
   The Micro-Pod Embedded Single Board Computer on-board I/O includes, LCD Controller, touch screen controller, (1) one micro SD card socket, (1) one RS-232 serial port, (1) one RS-422\485 software selectable serial port, (1) one USB host port, (1) one USB client port, (8) eight 12-Bit analog inputs, (16) sixteen digital I/O lines, Ethernet, CAN, stereo audio output, and watchdog timer.

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Micro-Pod General Features:
New Intel XScale PXA270 Processor (520 Mhz CPU)
7 Second Boot Time
Temperature Range: -20 to +60 C
Temperature Range: -40 to +75 C (Extended Temperature Models,Tested)
LCD Display Controller Interface Built-In
Touch Screen Controller Interface Built-In (Resistive)
Windows CE 6.0 Operating System Pre-Installed
Microsoft Compact Framework 2.0 Pre-Installed
Visual C++, Visual Basic, And C# Applications Supported
Remote Debug And Drag And Drop Fully Supported
Built-in FLASH Programmer/Loader/BIOS
1 Giga Byte FLASH Memory Standard (User Expandable)
64 Mega Bytes DRAM Memory Standard
One (1) Micro SD Card Socket
Real Time Clock And Lithium Battery Back-Up
Watchdog Timer (Hardware)
Audio Output (Stereo)
Power Consumption: 2880 mW Max / 720 mW Suspend Mode
Single Unregulated 7 to 24 Vdc Power Source

Micro-Pod On-Board I/O:
CAN Bus (Controller Area Network)
Ethernet On-Board 10/100
One (1) RS-232 Serial Port
One (1) RS-422\485 Software Selectable Serial Port
One(1) USB Port Host
One(1) USB Port Client (Active Sync)
Six (6) Channels of Single Ended 12-Bit Analog To Digital Converter (+/- 5 or +/-10 V Range)
Two (2) Channels of 12-Bit Differential Analog to Digital Converters (0-4V)
Eight (8) Channels Digital Output (Sink Up To 40 mA Per Bit)
Eight (8) Channels Digital Input (0-18 Vdc Max)
Eight (8) Dual Color LED, Software Programmable (Optional)
AMP Rugged High Density I/O Connector
Connecting Wire Harness Available

Micro-Pod LCD Display Features:
    The Micro-Pod comes standard with a 3.5 in. sunlight readable, transflective display with built-in resistive touch screen. Display and touch screen drivers are integrated into the pre-installed operating system. The LCD Display is mounted to the main CPU board.

3.5 in. Sunlight Readable, Transflective Display
 320x240 Resolution, 64,000 Colors
Easy To Read And Bright
LED Back Light Standard (Low Power)
Display Supports Landscape and Portrait Modes
Touch Screen Standard (10-Bit Resistive)
LED Back Light On/Off Software Controllable
Wide Viewing Angles (Approx +55/-55 Degrees)
LCD Pre-Mounted To CPU Board
All Power Supplied By CPU Board

Micro-Pod Cases: 
   Custom made cases for the Micro-Pod are available now. The cases are solid, billet aluminum cases that have been anodized red or black resulting in a great looking and durable unit. The CAD files will also be available for orders of 25 or more.

Micro-Pod-ET ( Extended Temperature ) Option:
    This unit is also available in an extended temperature version, Micro-Pod-ET. It has all of the same functionality as the regular Micro-Pod computer boards, just modified with special extended temperature parts to meet the extreme temperature specifications. Each unit is tested in an environmental chamber to make sure that the unit will boot and run at temperatures between -40 to +75 C.

Micro-Pod-L ( LED ) Option:
    This unit is also available with eight (8) dual colored, software programmable LEDs, Micro-Pod-L. It has all of the same functionality as the regular Micro-Pod computer boards, just modified with eight (8) LEDs across the top. Each LED is software programmable to turn on/off, red/green, or dim.

Custom Configurations Available :
    The Micro Pod can be ordered with reduced functionality to save on cost. Production units of the Micro-Pod can be specially ordered without the Analog, Digital, and/or CAN functinalitly to significantly reduce the cost. A minimum order of 25 production units is required for a custom configuration. The development kit is only offered fully loaded with the wiring harness, no custom configuration available.