This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Embedded Computer Interface Boards category on DigiKey.com
Embedded computer interface board products are functional modules used to add functionality to small form factor computing devices designed for incorporation into larger equipment. Offering such functions as audio & video interfacing, high-speed network connectivity, GPS satellite reception, or wireless networking capability among others, the form factors of such modules may be either proprietary or based on some open standard.
SelectionCharacteristics
Function: Indicates the style and configuration of the device.
Power (Watts): Typically this rating indicates the nominal amount of power you would expect the device to consume during normal operation.
Cooling Type: Describes the mechanisms for aiding heat dissipation with which a product is equipped.
Size / Dimension: The physical dimensions of the device. Given in X by Y dimension, in Inches (Millimeters).
Form Factor: Indicates a standard mechanical/electrical interface scheme to which a device conforms, if any.
Expansion Site/Bus: Enumerates the standardized interfaces available on a device that are typically used for connecting to data storage media.
Video Outputs: Describes the video output format(s) of devices equipped with such a capability.
Ethernet: Indicates whether or not a device includes provisions for Ethernet communications, and supported link speeds for those that do.
USB: Indicates the number and standard of Universal Serial Bus interfaces for which a device has provisions.
RS-232 (422, 485): Indicates the number of RS-xxx protocol data ports implemented on a device.
Digital I/O Lines: Indicates the number of digital input/output lines the device is equipped with.
Analog Input:Output: Indicates the number of analog input and output channels available on the device.
Watchdog Timer: Indicates the presence or absence of a watchdog timer in the device.
Operating Temperature: Recommended operating temperature, typically given in a range or as a maximum. Exceeding these temperatures may affect performance or damage the device and other system components.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | VL-MPEE-U2E |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 1241-1144-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | VersaLogic Corporation |
| DESCRIPTION | MINIPCIE SERIAL + GPIO |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 110991411 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 1597-110991411-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Seeed Technology Co., Ltd |
| DESCRIPTION | JETSON MATE CLUSTER MINI NANO/NW |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | PCI-1622B-DE |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 2084-PCI-1622B-DE-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Advantech Corp |
| DESCRIPTION | 8-PORT RS-232/422/485 UPCI COMM. |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | VL-EPM-V7E |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 1241-1315-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | VersaLogic Corporation |
| DESCRIPTION | SBC EXPANSION MODULE PC/104+ |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
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