PROTEUS

PROTEUS is a stand-alone single board computer aimed at wired and wireless, net-centric multimedia applications, especially in situations where low power and high performance are required.

Using Intel's Hi-K 45nm technology the Intel Atom Z5xx series processor delivers the benefits of Intel's x86 architecture in a robust, ultra-small package with exceptional performance-per-watt. The processor is matched with an Intel System Controller Hub (SCH) US15W which is a highly integrated device combining a graphics memory controller and an I/O controller.

PROTEUS offers a choice of 1.1GHz or 1.6GHz processor, with options for 512MB or 1GB soldered down RAM and 2GB or 4GB soldered Parallel ATA Flash memory. Coupled to the extremely low heat generation of the Atom processor, PROTEUS is perfect for applications needing high end performance in a fanless, rugged package.

In addition to a full range of standard PC peripherals, the PROTEUS is able to interface directly to LVDS displays and has an integral touchscreen controller. Options exist for the provision of onboard GPS, Bluetooth and ZigBee support and the provision of two sites for PCI Express Mini Cards allows easy and flexible expansion for applications requiring wireless local and wide area networking. Further non-volatile storage may be added either using MicroSD Flash or via the SATA interface provided by the board, and the provision of two independent display interfaces allows deployment in applications requiring different content to be served to different users.

PROTEUS is compatible with all major desktop operating systems, and is also available with pre-installed, ready to run, embedded operating systems including Windows XP, XP Embedded and Wind River Linux 3.0.

Having all this performance in such a small package is a truly compelling offering that makes the PROTEUS ideally suited to applications such as infotainment, interactive kiosks, access control, HMI, medical and industrial control.

The PROTEUS ICE (industrial compact enclosure) is also available.

Also available is the COM Express version.

Features
Processing unit	Intel Atom processor options: - Z530 Processor 1.6GHz (2.3W) - Z510 Processor 1.1GHz (2W)
Chipset	System Controller Hub US15W (2.3W)
Supported OS	Windows XP, XP Embedded and Wind River Linux 3.0
Memory	DDR2 SDRAM - up to 1GB (400/533MHz)
Flash (optional)	Up to 4GB parallel ATA Flash on board
Graphics	- Ultra low power integrated 3D Graphics - 2 x single-channel LVDS 24-bit interface to Board to Board connector - 1 x backlight connector
Audio	HD Audio CODEC and 2W audio amplifier supporting mic in, line in, speakers out and headphones
Touchscreen	4, 5 and 8 wire resistive touchscreen interface
USB Support	- USB 2.0 supporting low/full/high speed modes - 2 x user accessible ports (Pin header, one client configurable) - 2 x ports connected to PCI Express Mini Card sockets - 1 x port to board edge Type A connector
Ethernet	- Gigabit Ethernet port supporting 10/100/1000 BaseT - Output to board edge RJ-45 connector
Serial ATA	- Supports 1 x serial ATA 300 - 1 x SATA connector - 1 x power connector for 2.5" SATA drive
Serial Port	1 x serial port used for general purpose RS232 TX/RX port
PCI Express	x1 PCI Express to PCIe Mini Card socket x1 PCI Express switch to:   x1 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet controller   x1 PCIe serial ATA controller   x1 PCIe Mini Card socket
SDIO/MMC	1 x MicroSD socket
TPM	- Atmel Trusted Platform Module Device, TCG v1.2 compatible - SMBUS interface
Modules (optional)	20-channel GPS receiver SirFStar III chipset module Bluetooth or ZigBee wireless comms provided by onboard modules
Test Support	JTAG Interface (Intel XDP)
Power Requirements	+8.5 to +25V DC (+12V nominal)
Physical/other	COM Express Extended module mechanical footprint Operating temperature: 0°C to +70°C 155mm x 110mm