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Dolch has launched one of the world's smallest, lightest, most rugged industrial micro PCs, yet it also contains a powerful Intel P-111 700 MHz processor and an array of ports and plug-in options that guarantees its versatility.
The new VersaPAC micro industrial computer has been specifically developed for in-vehicle and on-board applications in the defence sectors, as well as other sectors (Plate 2).
Microsoft Windows XP is pre-installed as standard, though Windows ME, 98, 2000 and NT can be installed instead if required. With this choice of operating system, the variety of potential applications are said to be numerous. Furthermore, while the computer usually runs from a 10 to 32 V DC supply, there is an optional integral battery and charger that allows 1 h of operation without the need for any external power source.
An innovative passive cooling system is employed (for which a patent application has been submitted) rather than a conventional fan, and...