PCM-4896

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The PCM-4896 is an all-in-one multimedia NS Geode™ GX1 MMX™ processor based single board computer (SBC) with an integrated audio controller, a PCI Flat Panel controller, a PCI 100Base-T Ethernet interface, and one PCI expansion slot.

Features

  • Onboard NS Geode™ GX-1 300 MHz BGA CPU
  • C&T 69000 LCD controller supports 36-bit TFT Panels (NS CX5530A LCD controller supports 18-bit TFT Panels for PCM-4896L)
  • 10/100Base-Tx Fast Ethernet
  • Integrated AC-97 2.0 (meets PC98™ Basic Audio spec.) SoundBlaster compatible legacy audio
  • Supports DiskOnChip® 2000 up to 1GB
  • 4 TTL digital input bits & 4 TTL digital output bits

Overview

The PCM-4896 is an all-in-one multimedia NS Geode™ GX1 MMX™ processor based single board computer (SBC) with an integrated audio controller, a PCI Flat Panel controller, a PCI 100Base-T Ethernet interface, and one PCI expansion slot. With true Pentium® MMX™ capability, the PCM-4896 achieves outstanding performance that surpasses other SBC in its class. In addition, the onboard SSD interface supports M-systems DiskOnChip® 2000 series, memory capacity from 2 MB to 1 GB. This compact (only 5.75"“ x 8") unit offers all the functions of a single board industrial computer, but still fits in the space of a CD-ROM drive.

On-board features include four serial ports (three RS-232, one RS-232/ 422/485), one multi-mode parallel (ECP/EPP/SPP) port, a connector for two USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports, a floppy drive controller, and a keyboard/PS/2 mouse interface. The built-in high speed PCI IDE controller supports Ultra DMA/33 mode. Up to two IDE devices can be connected, including large hard disks, CD-ROM drives, and tape backup drives, etc.

The PCM-4896 also features power management to minimize power consumption. It complies with the APM standard and supports three types of power saving features: doze, standby, and suspend mode. In addition, the board's watchdog timer can be programed to reset the system or generate an interrupt in case the system stops due to a program bug or EMI.
Highly Integrated Multimedia SBC

The PCM-4896 is a highly integrated multimedia SBC that combines audio, video, and network functions on a CD-ROM drive size single computer board. It provides, 16-bit full-duplex, integrated 3D audio and up to 1024 x 768 resolution @ 64K colors with on-chip 2MB SDRAM display memory. Major onboard devices utilize PCI technology to achieve outstanding computing performance.
 

Specifications

Processor
CPU
Onboard NS Geode GX1
Clock Speed
300 MHz
Processor Misc.
  • Chipset: NS CS5530A
  • Cache: Processor build-in 16KB Level-1 write-back cache
Memory
RAM
256MB SIMM SDRAM
Primary IO
Disk Interface
1x FDD, 2x EIDE (Ultra DMA33)
USB
4x USB
Serial Ports
1x Parallel SPP/EPP/ECP, 3x RS-232, 1x RS-232/422/485
Primary I/O Misc.
  • I/O Chipset: National NS97317/ITE IT8661F. Fully 16-bit I/O decoded
  • IR interface: Supports one IrDA Tx/Rx Header
  • DMA: 7 DMA channels 
  • Interrupt: 15 interrupt levels 
Secondary IO
PS/2
Yes
Expansion
Bus Expansion
1x PC/104, 1x PCI Bus
Misc
Operating Systems
EMAC OE Linux, FreeRTOS

Mechanical and Environmental

Dimensions
Size
8" ×5.75" (203mm × 146mm)
Weight
0.5 kg
Power Requirements
Voltage
5 V
Typical Voltage
5 V
Typical Current
1.5 A
Power Misc.
  • Battery: Lithium battery for data retention of up to 10 years
  • Power management Supports: ATX power supply. Supports PC97, LAN wake up, and modem ring-in functions. I/O peripheral devices support power saving and doze/standby modes. APM 1.2 compliant

 
Environmental
Low Operating Temperature0 C (32 F)
High Operating Temperature60 C (140 F)
Related Products
PCM-5895

Pricing

Pricing correct as of January 2021. Please contact EMAC for Current Pricing and Lead Time. Due to volatility in the electronics industry pricing is subject to change.

OEM / Quantity Pricing Available on Request - Less Services

(Single Unit Pricing. Includes: Integration, Setup,Testing, & Enhanced Support)

Product # Description Price
PCM-4896-C GX1-300 SBC W/ C&T 69000 Video (Discontinued) Call
PCM-4896L-C GX1-300 SBC W/ NS CX5530 Video (Discontinued) Call

Peripheral Options

Product # Description Price
Wiring Kits
PCM-10489-5 Wiring kit for PCM-4896 Call

Additional Options