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Embedded computing platform provides full PC compatibility

Ginsbury's new PC compatible, embedded computing platform, Ginsbury Genie is a low power system, complete with a fully integrated TFT display for industrial and embedded applications.

07/06/2015 10:39:19

The Ginsbury Genie is a bespoke, high reliability, embedded computer based on a dual core 1.46GHz Intel Atom E38xx 64-bit processor that implements a low power, fan-less design that boasts a power consumption of typically less than 10W (depending on usage).

Up to 2GB of system memory is available, with an on-board SATA SDD providing storage capacity starting at 32GB. Support for a range of different connectivity and expansion options include: Mini PCI-Express card slot for additional peripherals, one USB 3.0 port, three USB 2.0 ports, RS-232 serial port, Gigabit Ethernet port and a Micro SD card slot. A user defined expansion header can also be used for general purpose I/O, I2C, SPI or UART.

The Ginsbury Genie GGE38-xxx is supplied with a fully integrated TFT LCD display module driven via a dual-channel LVDS interface. A range of LCD panels is supported, including 7.0in WVGA (800 x 480), 10.4in SVGA (800 x 600), 12.1in XGA (1024 x 768), 15in XGA (1024 x 768) and 17.3in Full HD (1920 x 1080).

An integrated touchscreen controller supports 4 and 5-wire resistive touch panels. Support for other display sizes, resolutions and touchscreen technologies can be provided on request.

The platform features compact mechanical dimensions of 199mm (w) x 112mm (d) x 35mm (h) and an operating temperature range of 0° to +70°C which enables the Ginsbury Genie to be used in a wide range of systems and applications.

The system supports Windows 7, 8.1 and 10, Linux and Android Lollipop operating systems. The built-in (EUFI) BIOS enables basic configuration and the ability to boot from SD card, USB or SATA drives.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.