Steatite Embedded Introduces the Next Generation VIA EPIA-M720 Mini-ITX Board, Offering Improved HD Audio and Video Performance
Featuring the VIA VX900 MSP, the VIA EPIA-M720 includes support for DDR3 and SATA II
MIDDLESEX, ENGLAND, October 10, 2011
Steatite Embedded are pleased to announce the next generation VIA EPIA-M720 Mini-ITX board. Featuring the VIA VX900 MSP, the VIA EPIA-M720 is an upgrade from the popular VIA EPIA-LN delivering DDR3 and SATA II support for greater performance, richer digital media and extended connectivity for embedded devices.Combining a VIA 1.0GHz C7 processor with the VIA VX900 unified all-in-one media system processor, the VIA EPIA-M720 delivers a highly optimized platform that boasts comprehensive HD video performance, HD audio and HDMI support in a compact, power-efficient package designed to meet the broader scope of needs for today's advanced digital signage, POS, kiosk, ATM, home automation, healthcare and media client applications.
VIA EPIA-M720 Mini-ITX Board
Measuring just 17cm x 17cm the VIA EPIA-M720 features the 1.0GHz VIA C7 processor for fanless configurations with ultra-low power requirements. The VIA C7 processor is combined with the VIA VX900 MSP, supporting up to 4GB of DDR3 1066 system memory and featuring the VIA ChromotionHD 2.0 video processor. The VIA EPIA-M720 also supports Windows 7 and Windows Embedded 7 operating systems.
Rear panel I/O includes two PS/2 ports, one HDMI port, one VGA port, one COM port, one Gigabit LAN port, two USB 2.0 ports and three audio jacks. An on-board PCI slot is accompanied with two SATA II connectors, an additional COM port, a further three USB 2.0 pin headers for 6 USB ports (including two optional ports), SPDIF out, one pin header for LPT and an SMBus header.
About Steatite Embedded
Steatite Embedded, a division of Steatite Ltd, have been designing and manufacturing long life/high MTBF embedded computers for over 15 years. We are ISO 9001:2008 approved and focus on product reliability and repeatability. Based in Redditch, Worcestershire we employ over 65 people and have just moved to a new 25,000sqft purpose built facility. Our key product solutions include industrial 19" rack mount computers, embedded computing systems (Microsoft Embedded Gold partner), rugged mobile computing and lithium battery packs. We service a wide range of markets ranging from retail, where cost and reliability is key to military/mission critical applications, where failure is not an option.
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