BC50M Data Sheet

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German version of this release

2011-11-23

High-Performance Graphics and a Robust Box PC for a Multitude of Demands

• AMD T52R, 1.5 GHz with up to 4 GB DDR3 RAM
• 2 DisplayPorts, with a resolution of 2560x1600
• 2 Gigabit Ethernet via M12 connector
• 1 USB 2.0
• SD card (2 GB pre-installed) and mSATA slots
• 2 PCI Express® Mini Card slots for WLAN, UMTS, GPS, GSM, HSDPA, EDGE, LTE
• -40 to +70(+85)°C operating temperature
• EN 50155 compliant, up to IP40 protection
• Prepared for e1 certification

Nuremberg, Germany – November 23, 2011. MEN presents the first product based on its innovative concept of modular and robust display and box computers. The maintenance-free, high-performance BC1 box computer (now called BC50M) achieves its excellent graphics performance through an AMD Embedded G-Series APU.

Unlimited Configuration Possibilities in a Robust Outfit

The BC1 box computer is especially suited for connecting two or more displays. AMD's integrated APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) unites low power consumption and excellent graphics performance. The standard version of the new box computer is equipped with the T52R, which integrates the Radeon™ HD 6310 graphics processor and a 1.5 GHz single-core x86 CPU.

Thanks to the modular concept of the box PC, the interfaces can be configured individually and can quickly be adapted to all requirements without additional overhead.

The two DisplayPorts of the standard version of the BC1 support a maximum resolution of 2560x1600 pixels each. DisplayPort® 2 comes with USB functionality in place of the AUX channel. As an option, the first port can also be configured to support USB, for instance to allow touch functionality on the display.

The DisplayPorts and all other I/O on standard connectors such as USB, D-Sub and M12 are easily accessible at the box computer's front.

This also goes for the antenna connections for two PCI Express® Mini Card slots and the corresponding two SIM-card slots, which are located inside the conduction-cooled housing. Optionally, the first PCI Express® Mini Card can switch between the two SIM cards and combine different services in a simple way.

The BC1 is equipped with a 9 to 36 V wide-range power supply unit which can safely bridge the power supply for a few milliseconds in the case of power failure. The extended operating temperature range of -40 to +70°C (+85°C) and the fanless aluminum housing are further arguments in favor of the BC1, which complies with EN 50155 and is prepared for e1 certification.

If less or more is needed in terms of graphics performance and power consumption, any other APU of the Embedded G Series can be selected – further emphasizing the flexibility of BC1. Together with the robust and maintenance-free design, this makes the system the right choice for applications in mobile and safety-critical markets with high graphics demands.

MEN Mikro Elektronik – Profile and Mission

Embedded Solutions - Rugged Computer Boards and Systems for Harsh, Mobile and Mission-Critical Environments

Since its foundation in 1982 our company designs and manufactures failure-safe computer boards and systems for extreme environmental conditions in industrial and safety-critical embedded applications.

With over 200 employees and subsidiaries in France and the USA we have an annual revenue of more than 40 million Euros with an export share of about 40%. Customized solutions make for more than half of our revenue. Starting with the development phase, through the design-in and beyond we are at our customer's disposal with advice and support. In addition the standard product range includes far more than 100 different computer boards with x86 and PowerPC® technology with the corresponding BIOS, BSP and driver software, manifold I/O boards and completely configured systems based on:

• CompactPCI®, CompactPCI® PlusIO, CompactPCI® Serial and VMEbus SBCs
• Safe computer assemblies, certifiable according to DAL and SIL
• ESMexpress®, ESMini™ and ESM™ Computer-On-Modules
• PMC, XMC and M-Modules™ as system-independent mezzanine I/O standards
• Box computers and display computers
• Network components, gateways and Ethernet switches

The consistent use of FPGA technology gives us high flexibility when configuring customized and standard products.

Our products are used worldwide as control, measuring, test or simulation computers in all kinds of embedded applications. These are extremely safety-critical mobile markets like railway, buses, agricultural machines, commercial vehicles, avionics and shipbuilding as well as other mission-critical applications in industrial automation and medical engineering. Computer systems in such applications are in operation up to 24 hours every day and often need to be available for 10 years and longer. Ideally no failures must occur to avoid costly downtimes of machines or danger to human life.

We are certified to EN 9100:2009 (aerospace), IRIS (railway), e1 (road traffic), ISO 9001:2008 (quality management) and ISO 14001:2005 (environmental management) in order to meet the severe quality requirements in critical applications and to offer our customers the highest quality in products and services while considering environmental protection and occupational safety on the basis of a recognized quality management system.

Our aim is to constantly improve and to provide the highest technology and innovation level. Our business ethics are determined by the principles of the United Nations' Global Compact Initiative (human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption).

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