Embedded computers and their significance in technology include a specific function within a larger computerized system.  All of the parts come together to form an enclosure that is designed specifically for industrial applications like POS, transportation, or control to provide higher reliability. Embedded computers are embedded as part of a complete device, often including hardware and mechanical parts. By contrast, a general-purpose computer, such as a personal computer (PC), is designed to be flexible to meet a wide range of end-user needs. Embedded systems control many devices in common use today. Embedded systems contain processing cores that are either microcontrollers or digital signal processors (DSP). A processor is an important unit in the embedded system hardware and is considered the heart of the embedded system.

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The key characteristic of an embedded system is its ability to handle a particular task. The system was made so that the unit is smaller in size, but it can handle more performance. Embedded systems range from portable devices, such as digital watches and MP3 players, to large stationary installations, such as traffic lights, factory controllers, and largely complex systems like hybrid vehicles, MRI, and avionics.

Fanless embedded computers include a low power consumption processor and a fanless embedded board. It has an aluminum heat sink and heavy-duty steel frame that allows the unit to work under a wide range of temperatures in a harsh environment. The multiple expansion slots and rich interface ports are designed specifically for automation control applications.

Embedded Computers

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•  Fanless Embedded PCs – Industrial computer combined a low power consumption Atom processor and fanless operation design with fully integrated I/O ports into a compact rugged enclosure.
•  Embedded Edge AI Systems – Edge AI systems powered by the Intel Apollolake or NVIDIA Jetson platform. It comes with a wide operating temperature range of -20° to 70°C, various I/O connectors, and is ideal for AI edge solutions and deep learning applications.
•  Embedded System with Expansion Slots – Industrial computer combining multiple Core processors and embedded computer board into a compact rugged chassis with an aluminum heat sink. It features PCI/PCIe expansion slots and a mounting bracket that is ready to mount into any surface designed for space-limited automation control applications.
•  Fanless Embedded Computers – Embedded computers with a low power consumption CPU and fanless PC cooling system. The units come with an aluminum heat sink, heavy-duty steel frame, fully IP rated enclosures, and extended temperature ranges.

Acnodes Corporation has a wide array of product line configurations. They can customize most commercial and industrial computers to one’s specific needs.  For information, please visit www.acnodes.com or email [email protected].

About Acnodes Corporation

Acnodes manufactures, designs, and markets industrial computers and display solutions for diverse industries ranging from automation to military.  We have an array of technological innovations in the area of rack mount servers, embedded computers, Panel PC’s and rugged monitors that create simpler and more valuable products to the customers. We work closely with our clients to customize computer products to meet their required projects and challenges. Acnodes strives to explore new technologies to better improve life and work.

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