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Extreme Engineering Solutions Claims First 3U VPX Single-Board Computer Targeting Freescale MPC 8640D Processor
Extreme Engineering Solutions is shipping XPedite5170, a 3U VPX (VITA 46) solution targeting Freescale Semiconductor’s dual-core MPC8640D processor. The XPedite5170 delivers enhanced PowerPC performance with AltiVec technology and power efficiency for today’s military customers requiring high performance in small form factors.
XPed• Two channels of 1 - 4 GB of DDR2-533 SDRAM
• Up to 4 GB of NAND flash and 256 MB of NOR flash
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports
• PCI Express or Serial RapidIO Fat Pipe P1 interconnect
• P2 interconnect includes:
o GPIO
o Two RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 serial ports
“XPedite5170 provides a new level of PowerPC computing power in a military-centric package,” states Bret Farnum, VP of Sales. “If an existing 7448 or 7457 customer is looking for a tech refresh / performance boost for the next generation, 8640D is the best upgrade path with AltiVec support.”