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GE Fanuc Expands Intel Processor w/ VMIVME-7851 Computer

GE Fanuc Automation Americas, Inc., a unit of GE Infrastructure, has introduced the VMIVME-7851, a new 6U, dual-slot VME single board computer (SBC) that delivers high performance, I/O flexibility and affordability in one solution. The VMIVME-7851 integrates the Intel Pentium 4 Processor - M and Intel 852GME chipset with up to three standard PMC expansion sites (32-bit/33 MHz), enhanced parallel port, and optional dual channel Ultra160 SCSI and IDE hard drive capabilities. Operating at up to 2.2 GHz, the VMIVME-7851 is ideal for military and commercial applications demanding high bandwidth and multiple I/O interfaces.

"GE Fanuc's VMIVME-7851 incorporates the high processing power of the Intel Pentium 4 Processor - M, creating a robust platform that will meet the ever increasing performance demands of our users," said Douglas Albert, vice president of embedded systems, GE Fanuc Automation. "By combining the 2.2 GHz processor with up to three PMC sites and an enhanced digital visual interface (DVI-I) via the front panel, the VMIVME-7851 delivers an exceptional value to the embedded marketplace."

Steve Sciarappo, director of operations, Embedded Intel Architecture Division, Intel Corporation, said, "By integrating the Intel Pentium 4 Processor - M and Intel 852GME chipset into the VMIVME-7851 single board computer, GE Fanuc can deliver a technology combination to meet current and next generation embedded computing demands."

The VMIVME-7851 offers front panel support for one 10/100/1000BaseTX Ethernet port, one 10/100BaseTX Ethernet port, one USB 2.0 port, two high performance serial ports and one PS/2 port. Other support includes Ultra DMA/100 hard drive and floppy drive controllers and up to 1 GB of CompactFlash memory. The VMIVME-7851 also provides two 16-bit, two 32-bit and one watchdog software programmable timers. Operating system support includes Windows XP, Windows 2000, VxWorks, QNX, LynxOS, and Linux.