Mini-ITX board for multimedia systems

24 November 2010 Computer/Embedded Technology

VIA Technologies recently introduced the EPIA-M850 Mini-ITX board, the first board to feature the latest VIA VX900 media system processor, creating a solution for today’s HD-intensive, commercial multimedia-centric devices.

The board is targeted at OEM and ODM manufacturers of commercial multimedia embedded devices. Measuring 17 x 17 cm, it features the VIA Nano E-Series processor, available in both 1,6 GHz and fanless 1,2 GHz SKUs. The VIA Nano E-series is paired for the first time with the VIA VX900 MSP, supporting up to 8 GB of DDR3 system memory and featuring the VIA ChromotionHD 2.0 video processor. The video engine boasts comprehensive hardware acceleration for the latest VC1, H.264, MPEG-2 and WMV9 HD formats at screen resolutions of up to 1080p without affecting CPU load. Display connectivity support includes onboard HDMI and VGA ports with pin headers for dual channel 24-bit LVDS.

The VX900 boasts the VIA Chrome9 HCM 3D integrated graphics core with full DirectX 9.0 support and a 128-bit 2D engine with hardware rotation capability. The VIA VX900 also features the VIA Vinyl HD audio codec. Storage includes ports for two SATA drives.

For more information contact Redlinx Embedded Solutions, 0861 REDLNX, [email protected], www.redlinx.co.za

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