PCM-7130 User’s Manual 2
Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Introduction
The PCM-7130 is an Intel StrongARM low-power RISC processor single
board computer that is designed to serve power/environment critical
applications. It is integrated with Windows CE and provides complete
functions. With the Windows CE operating system built into the 32 MB
onboard flash memory and 64 MB DRAM, the PCM-7130 frees itself
from working with hard disk drivers and therefore reduces the risk of
such vulnerable devices.
Onboard features include a 10 Mbps Ethernet port, two full RS-232 and
one RS-485 serial ports, AC’97 audio interface, USB host and client
ports, GPIO/DIO pins and CompactFlash™/PCMCIA slots for storage or
function expansions. The PCM-7130 supports LCD/CRT/TV displays up
to the resolution of SVGA (800 x 600 pixels) and 4-wire resistive touch-
screen as well.
The processor of the PCM-7130 is the 206 MHz Intel StrongARM SA-
1110. The mili-watt power consumption by its kernel makes this SBC
good for power conscious applications. System engineers can extend
MTBC (mean time between chargings) of their battery more than they
could expect from ordinary x86 platforms. In addition, low power con-
sumption gives fanless operation when integrated into some systems in
harsh environments. Clean, silent and longer MTBF are the obvious ben-
efits by getting rid of fans.
The PCM-7130 operates with a Windows CE operating systems. Gaining
poularity in embedded fields for several years, the Microsoft Windows
CE is getting more recognition as a dependable, mission critical OS. The
most frequently cited feature is its resemblance to other Windows family
OSs. The Microsoft Windows family is now a major influence not only
daily operations of end users, but also thousands of programmers. Win-
dows CE.NET is bundled with the PCM-7130, and provides the maturest
and most powerful capability among embedded OSs.
