High Performance Single Board Computers

By: Kristy Annely
Submitted: 2007-01-17 15:47:55
Print this article | Tell a friend | For publisher | Social Bookmarking
Rating:
 

Computers are very powerful devices that if properly integrated with other electronic components, will make a very power electronic device or industrial machine. Not all kinds of computers can be combined with other electronic components to form another product. Desktop computers, for example, are simply too large to be fitted inside another electronic device. For such applications, you need a single board computer (SBC).

However, ordinary single board computers, are not enough for certain applications. Mission critical telecommunication applications, for example, need more than just a simple SBC. For such applications, a rugged SBC with some kind of supercomputing power is needed. Such single board computers are called high performance single board computers.

High performance single board computers are SBCs ,specifically designed of use in applications that require high reliability, functionality, serviceability and manageability. These computers have a superior computing ability and the capacity to support rigorous I/O operations. High performance SBCs often find use in aerospace, military, automotive, telemetry, scientific, medical, industrial control and transportation applications.

The “high performance” term in high performance SBCs has nothing to do with its size. Surprisingly, it also has nothing to do with the processor speed, although most heavy-duty applications require higher microprocessor speeds. Modern high-performance SBCs have processors with typical speeds of 1.7 to 2.7 GHz with 800 MHz system bus speed. It is not uncommon to find high performance SBCs in the 40 to 400 MHz ranges, especially if the SBC is small and used as an embedded SBC.

The memory size, whether the board uses a DDRAM or an SDRAM, won’t help you identify whether an SBC is high performance or not. Most high performance SBCs are equipped with more than 1 GB of memory, although there are units that are equipped with only 256 MB of memory. If you look at the specs of most high performance SBCs, you’ll their capability to support many I/O operations are common. Many of these SBCs have integrated video, serial devices, graphics support and other I/O devices. Most of them are also open for I/O expansion.

For heavy-duty applications, only a high performance SBC that has superior computer capabilities and can support rigorous I/O operations may be used.

Single Board Computers provides detailed information on Single Board Computers, Embedded Single Board Computers, Industrial Single Board Computers, High Performance Single Board Computers and more. Single Board Computers is affiliated with Office Workstations.

Article source: Expert Articles

Most Recent Articles in Hardware category

  • Lenovo laptops with advance technology and high quality performance - By: Nitin Batra
    Lenovo laptops are created in such a way so that every kind of user (whether a student, a professional or a business person) will be at ease while using them. These Laptops even come with security check and identity detector so that every kind of information would be in a safe condition without getting into any problems.
  • Choosing the Right Cartridge for Your Xyron Laminator - By: Jeff McRitchie
    Laminating with a Xyron cold process laminator is actually very easy. You simply insert the cartridge, put your document in the opening and crank the handle to pull the document through and laminate it. There really isn't that much to it. However, unless you have the right type of laminating cartridge you will not get the results that you need. This article is designed to help you choose the right cartridge for your needs.
  • Desktop computers getting the "right vibes" by the sheer presence of Apple in global market - By: Kell Maria
    In the highly competitive market of today, no manufacturer can afford to enjoy a sigh of relief. This is the prime reason why even established brands such as Apple and even Microsoft are trying their level best to appease their customers.
  • Lenovo Laptops : Recognised As Mean Machines - By: Nitin Batra
    Lenovo laptops look good and have additional rich features. This is the reason why they are preferred all over the world. The laptops are priced reasonably so that people can easily place an order for the same.
  • PSU Technical Guide - By: Sandra Prior
    Today's performance PCs are power hungry beasts, so what sort of PSU do you need?
  • The CD Revolution and Graphics - By: Sandra Prior
    Expect to see full physics support built into future graphics accelerators.
  • Asus P5Q Deluxe - By: Sandra Prior
    The final socket 775 Intel chipset is deployed, but is it worth it?
  • Prepare for the Graphics War - By: Sandra Prior
    GPU and CPU monoliths prepare to unleash their chipset soldiers.
  • Make sure your monitor is fit for the job - By: Isla Campbell
    As it goes, many experts believe the PC monitor is a gateway into the depths of the computer, however, they argue that too many people fail to recognise its importance when buying one.
  • Never underestimate the humble PC printer! - By: Isla Campbell
    PC printers are an often overlooked piece of computer equipment, with many underestimating the value of choosing the right one. However, with a little consideration it is possible to save both time and money.