cPCI CPU Targets Midrange Apps

Exploiting Transmeta's 933-MHz TM5800 Crusoe processor, the CPU 1.2 CompactPCI host board is said to provide midrange performance and low power consumption at a low price. It supports Windows 2000/XP and Linux and is available in three different versions each with its own front panel. Features include 256 MB to 512 MB of RAM, fanless operation, total power emission of less than 10W, two Fast Ethernet ports, two serial ports, four USB interfaces, compact flash site, VGA video, and mouse and keyboard ports. Price is $1,000. SMA COMPUTERS, Fountain Valley, CA. (714) 593-2338.