3.5 inch Miniboard SBC uses designer's choice of processor

It is populated by the latest Mobile Intel 945GM ICH7M chipset and includes a socket to accommodate the designer's choice of processor, from the Intel Core 2 Duo, Core Duo, or Core Solo range. It addresses the requirements of a wide range of embedded mobile 'performance' applications such as graphics-intensive displays, global positioning system (GPS) navigation and digital video recorder (DVR).

The LS-371 'Core 2 Duo Embedded Miniboard' features a 667MHz front-side bus and support for up to 2GB of dual-channel DDR2 memory. The new graphics core supports dual independent display, enhanced modes for wide-screen flat panels, and optimised 3D. Embedded platforms based on the Intel 945GM chipset can deliver an intense, realistic visual experience without requiring a separate graphics card.

Expansion is available via one Mini-PCI slot for a wireless or other add-on card/module, such as the MP-954GPS (for GPS functionality) or the MP-878D for video capture functionality (to IEEE1394). An UltraATA100.EIDE controller and dual port SATA controller are provided on-board and the CompactFlash and FDD interfaces provide removable storage attachment.

The embedded market segment is growing and fragmenting to address diverging market needs, creating a multiplicity of form-factors. The area (164 cm2) of the '3.5 inch Miniboard' form-factor positions the LS-371 in the middle of the Embedded Computing Small Form Factor (ECSFF) sub-segment (up to 300 cm2). It measures 146.5mm by 112mm.

One of the key features of the Embedded Intel Architecture, Intel Advanced Digital Media Boost, accelerates a broad range of applications, including video, speech and image, photo processing and encryption. It supports high-quality audio and Dolby noise reduction applications.

Graphics core speed of up to 250MHz provides a wealth of options for using high-resolution displays. The integrated display controller provides resolution options of up to 2048 x 1536 (75Hz refresh frequency) for both analogue and digital displays, and support for multiple interface types (LVDS, DVI-I, DVI-D, HDTV, TV-out, CRT) with HDTV 720p and 1080i display resolution support.

The LS-371 has a Gigabit LAN port, four USB 2.0 ports, and two serial ports, configurable as RS232/422/485.

The board is equipped with a four-pin DIN power-inlet connector, operates from 8 to 21V DC and is most suited to mobile applications.