Interface Concept launches 3U OpenVPX Intel Gen2 Core i7 SBC

Interface Concept introduces the new IC-INT-VPX3a, a 3U OpenVPX Single Board Computer based on the Intel second-generation Core i7 processor (Sandy Bridge). Coupled with the Intel QM67 chipset and up to 8 Gbytes DDR3-1333 with ECC, this fully integrated Dual Core processor operating at 2.2 GHz, offers greater performance than its predecessors in the same envelop, together with an unmatched level of I/O bandwidth like PCI Express, GigaEthernet, serial UARTs, GPIOs…for both on-board and off-board functions. Moreover, the on-board Spartan-6 Open FPGA dedicated to customer specific functionalities, makes the IC-INT-VPX3a a perfect response for demanding applications such as radar processing, requiring performance, flexibility and reliability.

IC-INT-VPX3a uses the new UEFI 2.1 firmware interface. EFI is intended as a significantly improved replacement of the old legacy BIOS firmware interface historically used by all PC. The EFI specification was originally developed by Intel and is now managed by the Unified EFI Forum, officially known as Unified EFI. This board, OpenVPX compliant, is available in standard, rugged and conduction-cooled grades, and operating system supported include Windows, Linux, and VxWorks. The IC-INT-VPX3a enriches the extended comprehensive range of Interface Concept OpenVPX modules among which, Intel and PowerPC based SBC, Ethernet and PCIe switch, Graphic and storage modules.


 
 

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