Micro Industries is an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company that provides electronic engineering and manufacturing resources to OEMs. The RVSBC is designed for transportation applications including automotive, trucking, rail, and military; or any application requiring a global positioning system (GPS).

Its compact size and ruggedized design make it ideal in particular for operation in the extreme conditions encountered in automotive applications. The RVSBC provides GPS functions and acts as an interface to various sensors and systems in a vehicle. The RVSBC communicates with an operator using video, keyboard, and sound interfaces.

"Most on-board vehicle computers are either custom-designed for a specific vehicle or require a variety of standard products to support the functions that are incorporated in the RVSBC," stated Michael Curran, president and CEO of Micro Industries.

"The RVSBC provides a single board solution for GPS and system control. OEMs using this computer can apply it to a wide variety of transportation applications, saving time and money, as well as the effort it takes to customize a computer or aggregate piecemeal solutions," he added.

According to Jim Rohling, programs manager, Rockwell-Collins, "Micro Industries has integrated new technologies like the 12-Channel Jupiter GPS with other existing technologies to create a computer for mission-critical on-vehicle applications.

These applications include data processing and management, differential corrected global positioning reporting, control of on-vehicle radios, and central control and monitoring of other on-vehicle systems. We used Micro Industries' RVSBC in the Mobile Equipment Set for the ILG (Integrated Local Government) Fleet Management System, TM2001 that we manufacture," explained Rohling.

RVSBC Incorporates New and Existing Technologies for Optimized Performance

• Socket 5 Processor Technology: This PC architecture from Intel and AMD, with standard memory and peripheral I/O options, offers a low-cost solution which consumes less power and emits less heat than other models.
• Jupiter GPS Interface: The RVSBC is compatible with the Jupiter GPS from Conexant (formerly Rockwell), providing accurate detail on vehicle location.
• Specialized and User Configurable I/O: With 10 serial ports (2-SAE J1708, 5-RS-232, 3-TTL), 72 digital I/O, and PC/104 interface, the RVSBC provides a wealth of I/O options.
• Extensive Solid State Memory Options: The 2-72MB M-Systems DiskOnChip® 2000, IDE SanDisk Flash with CompactFlash socket, 512KB battery-backed SRAM, and E2PROM back up for CMOS settings offer fast and cost-effective data storage solutions for single board computers.
• Fail Safe Operating Environment: Advanced Power Management (APM V1.1), over temperature control, and a programmable watchdog timer provide system security.

The RVSBC is available immediately in the United States and Europe. Pricing begins at $695 (U.S.) in OEM quantities. Variations in pricing are based on configured options. Prices are subject to change without notice.