ETX-AT Works With Virtium's SSDDR SODIMM Modules

Adlink Technology has announced its ETX-AT computer-on-module has been verified for use with Virtium's SSDDR SODIMM dual-function memory modules. The ETX-AT, based on the Intel Atom N270, maintains full backwards compatibility with standard SODIMM memory. Virtium's SSDDR combines a NAND Flash Serial ATA Solid State Drive (SATA SSD) and DDR2 memory on a single SODIMM module by utilising reserved pins on the SODIMM for SATA interface signal transfer, thereby remaining fully JEDEC compatible. This allows the SSDDR modules and standard DDR2 modules to be fully interchangeable within the same SODIMM socket.

SSDDR is SATA SSD and system memory on a single SODI. Virtium Technology is a manufacturer of memory and storage products for specialised computers in demanding environments. Virtium's SSDDR solution allows system designers to take advantage of the higher data throughput and decreased boot-up times of SATA SSD over other embedded SSD and interfaces such as USB, CF (Compact Flash with IDE interface), and SD (Secure Digital). The SSDDR SODIMM also allows users to implement an SSD on the ETX-AT as a drop-in part without any hardware modification. When the ETX-AT is equipped with the SSDDR SODIMM solution, data throughput dramatically increases by two-to-four times compared with that of standard embedded SSD, USB interface, Compactflash and SD cards.

The SSDDR SODIMM is the higher performance SATA disk-on-module solution for embedded applications. The ETX-AT, based on Intel's Atom N270 processor and popular 945GSE/ICH7 combination, is positioned as an entry-level ETX module for generic systems but also for systems that require a full set of graphics features. The module comes with integrated support for high resolution CRT, single/dual channel LVDS and TV-out (SDTV and HDTV). The ETX-AT conforms to the latest ETX 3.02 form factor standard, which provides two additional SATA ports on the module while maintaining full backwards compatibility with earlier ETX standards.

A low power consumption of below 10W makes this module suited for fanless or deeply embedded systems. Primary application areas are: medical diagnostics and imaging, gaming, industrial automation, test and measurement, POS and industrial control. The ETX-AT is suitable for new applications but also provides a seamless upgrade path to prolong the production life of existing ETX-based systems by an additional seven years. Adlink's computer-on-module product family includes ETX modules for PCI/ISA oriented designs and COM Express modules for PCI Express/PCI designs with optional legacy support through LPC.

To evaluate or test Adlink's modules, starter kits with fully assembled system, cabling and software or prototype boards with ATX form factor are available. Adlink provides schematics, mechanical files, design guides, BSPs, I2C libraries, research and development support, product review service and BIOS customisation for companies performing their own carrier board design. Adlink also offers full development and/or production services for those wishing to outsource their carrier board/system design and/or manufacturing.

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