AAEON EMB-H61B Mini-ITX Embedded Motherboard Released

With Intel 2nd/3rd Generation Core(TM) Processor, Dual HDMI and Onboard TPM Security

AAEON, a leading industrial computing manufacturer, today announced the EMB-H61B Mini-ITX board based on the 3rd generation Intel® Core^TM processor: The high performance EMB-H61B supports 65W TDP, using the Intel® H61 Express Chipset for highly reliable embedded systems.

"As it supports two Full HD displays via Dual HDMI, the EMB-H61B is ideally suited for indoor recreation facilities, digital signage, Interactive POS/ KIOSK applications and more," said Chelsea Lee, Senior Product Manager of AAEON's Industrial Systems Division. "Moreover, the onboard TPM security module offers data protection for automation and other applications as well," added Chelsea.

The EMB-H61B's compatibility with 2nd generation to 3rd generation Intel® Core^TM processors offers system integrators optimum flexibility. When this board is combined with an onboard Intel® Core^TM i7/i5 processor and the Intel® H61 chipset, it offers support for up to 16GB of DDR3 memory available through the SO-DIMM slots, making it a powerful contender in the Mini-ITX arena. In addition to its industry leading processor, the EMB-H61B offers six COM ports (one RS-232/422/485 connector and five RS-232 pin headers), eight USB2.0 ports and an eight-bit Digital I/O interface. With the optional Cfast slot and standard SATA connectors, storage requirements are easily met. The EMB-H61B features two onboard Gigabit Ethernet ports to provide faster network connectivity and communication as well as a full-sized Mini Card slot with a SIM card slot for 3G network access. Users can expand the functionality with add-on modules or utilize the PCI-Express Mini Card to easily achieve greater functionality from this small yet powerful board. Combined with its 12VDC input power support, this Mini-ITX form factor board is certain to prove to be of great value over the long term.

The EMB-H61B supports all common operating systems such as Windows® XP, Windows® 7 and Linux Fedora. For more product and service information, please contact one of AAEON's regional sales representatives or visit www.aaeon.com.

About AAEON

AAEON Technology, Inc is a leading manufacturer of advanced industrial and embedded computing platforms. Committed to innovative engineering, AAEON provides integrated solutions, hardware and services for premier OEM/ODMs and system integrators worldwide. Reliable and high quality computing platforms include industrial motherboards and systems, industrial displays, rugged tablets, PC/104, PICMG and COM modules, embedded SBCs, embedded controllers and related accessories. AAEON also offers customized end-to-end services from initial product conceptualization and product development on through to volume manufacturing and after-sales service programs. AAEON is an Associate member of the Intel® Intelligent Systems Alliance. Intel® and Intel® Core^TM are registered trademarks of Intel® Corporation in the United States and other countries.