July 12, 2012–WinSystems introduced PPC3-12, a 12.1-inch open frame, color flat panel PC and 1.66GHz single board computer (SBC) based on the Intel Atom processor. The panel PC is a compact, ready-to-mount flat panel display subsystem that includes a resistive touchscreen integrated into a chassis less than three inches deep.
The open frame (i.e., without a front bezel) chassis permits flexible mounting of the system for OEMs and integrators with tight system integration and minimal space requirements.
The PPC3-12 is perfect for networked applications since it is shipped with a wired Ethernet connection plus expansion option for 802.11 wireless Ethernet and/or CDMA/GSM cellular modems. The unit will operate from -30° to +70°C without the need of a fan.
The combination of embedded PC functionality, industrial-grade construction, small size, and wide operating temperature range makes the unit ideal for medical, transportation, instrumentation, kiosks, industrial automation, security, and control applications.
A high-luminance, wide-viewing angle, 12.1-inch diagonal color TFT with replaceable LED backlight is the foundation of the Panel PC. It supports XGA 1024 x 768 pixels that can display 16.2M (8-bit RGB) or 262,144 (6-bit RGB) colors.
This flat panel display has a high luminance of 500 cd/m² (typ.). It uses long-life LEDs as edge lights which are user replaceable. The display supports a viewing angle of ±80° (typical) for both horizontal and vertical. This wide viewing angle permits easy panel placement with maximum operator viewing flexibility.
An integrated resistive touchscreen eliminates the need for a keyboard and mouse. It allows all kinds of touch input devices to activate the screen including fingers, fingernails, styluses, and gloved hands.
The open frame aluminum chassis permits flexible mounting options. It is designed to hold both the flat panel in place and prevent any twisting or excessive stress on the glass surface. Aluminum has a high strength-to-weight ratio, will not rust like steel, and is corrosion resistant.
The PPC3-12 supports operating systems such as Linux, Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows Embedded. The SBC includes 2GB of system memory with either or both an optional SATA drive and CompactFlash SSD.
The system requires +12V and +5V DC and is RoHS compliant.
The PPC3-12-0-384-S2 configured with a 1.66GHz single core N455-based single board computer and 2GB of system DRAM lists for $1149. Delivery is from stock to three weeks. WinSystems offers a 30-day product evaluation program.
