Milpitas, CA, February 10th, 2010 – Advantech, the embedded platform and integration services provider, announces the introduction of a new industrial-grade, Mini-ITX motherboard featuring the latest Intel® Atom™ processors. The single core N450 and the dual core D510 integrate the Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) onto a single chip, enabling even smaller applications and even more power savings. AIMB-212 brings rich I/O connectivity with up to eight USB 2.0 and six COM ports integrated in a standard 170 x 170 mm form factor. These motherboards also support dual display for LVDS and VGA.

Low Power Design

AIMB-212 is powered by the newest Atom processors which are built on 45nm process technology. The graphics and memory controller are both integrated onto the same chip, enabling more space-efficient solutions. The Thermal Design Power (TDP) rating of the Intel Atom N450 single core architecture is only 5.5 Watts, while the Intel Atom D510 dual core processor is still only 13 Watts, enabling further power reductions, smaller systems and performance improvements. AIMB-212 utilizes the Intel ICH8M chipset which offers a lower total cost of ownership, and provides direct current DC 12V support. AIMB-212 can support system memory of up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 SDRAM.

Maximum Connectivity for Minimum Resources

The AIMB-212 comes with high connectivity and expansion options. CompactFlash, PCI bus, six COM, eight USB, 8-bit GPIO, and Mini-PCIe expansion slots enable easy integration, while a dual Intel chipset 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port is also available to deliver high speed networking. All this connectivity is packed into a space-saving, power-efficient, and cost-effective Mini-ITX form factor.

Dual Display Support

With Intel’s integrated, embedded Gen3.5+ graphics core and 200/400-MHz render clock frequency for N450/D510, AIMB-212 offers exciting integrated 3D graphics and video capability with up to 224 MB of shared graphics memory. AIMB-212 supports dual display with multiple display types such as CVGA + LVDS. Video output is complemented by HD audio for a complete audio/visual solution.

Balanced Foundation

This blend of mainstream form factor with the popular Atom processor produces a balanced combination of cost, connectivity, size, and thermal performance, and makes the AIMB-212 motherboard the ideal foundation for gaming, education, and kiosk applications. AIMB-212 is ready to order now; please contact your local salesperson or visit the Advantech website.

Integrated Intelligent Software API

Advantech provide drivers and APIs for different operating systems including GPIO, SMBus, watchdog timer, hardware monitor, panel backlight on/off, and brightness control. Supported operating systems include Windows 7, Windows XP, XP Embedded, Windows CE, and Linux[]—hardware drivers for these are readily available.

Availability

The AIMB-212 series will have two part numbers for ordering:

AIMB-212N-S6A1E: Intel Atom N450, VGA, LVDS, 2 LAN, Mini-PCIe, 12V – $221

AIMB-212D-S6A1E: Intel Atom D510, VGA, LVDS, 2 LAN, Mini-PCIe, 12V – $240

The AIMB-212 is available now; please contact Advantech sales for more information, or visit the Advantech eStore at buy.advantech.com .

About The Advantech eStore

The Advantech eStore is the online storefront for Advantech’s products covering a wide range of industrial and network computing, embedded computing, applied computing, video, and automation solutions supporting a vast array of industries. The Advantech eStore makes ordering Advantech products easy by providing online configurators that guide systems integrators and in-house designers through an intuitive product customization process. The eStore supports multiple regions worldwide to cater to specific international markets. Visit the Advantech eStore at buy.advantech.com .

About Advantech

Founded in 1983, Advantech is a global leading ePlatform services provider of web-based technology, computing platforms and customization services to empower innovations in the connected eWorld. Advantech cooperates closely with partners to help provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications in various industries. Advantech delivers more than a thousand products and platform solutions in 5 main categories: Industrial & Network Computing, Embedded Computing, Applied Computing, eVideo Solutions, and eAutomation. With more than 2,700 talented people, Advantech operates an extensive support, sales and marketing network in 18 countries and 36 major cities. Advantech delivers efficient time-to-market services to all worldwide customers. (Corporate Website: www.advantech.com).