EuroTech Brings Power Over Ethernet to the Bitsy Product Line
The Bitsy PoE Adapter Board with 802.3af Compliancy Optimizes Cost, Flexibility, and Reliability for Embedded Applications
Columbia, MD, July 9, 2008 – Eurotech, a leading provider of application-ready embedded computer systems, offers the Bitsy PoE adapter board which adds Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability to BitsyXb and Bitsy G5 single board computers. This new feature enhancement, coupled with the overall versatility of the Bitsy product family, makes these two boards attractive to markets such as industrial control, automation, and medical where PoE is becoming an integral part of embedded solutions.
The new capability allows OEMs to supply approximately 10 W of power using an existing Ethernet connection and standard CAT 3 or CAT 5 cabling. Available as an optional add-on, the Bitsy PoE adapter board mates to a BitsyXb or Bitsy G5 board for extended capabilities such as CompactFlash®, SD/MMC, audio and video capabilities, serial ports, and now PoE with 802.3af compliancy.
"Power over Ethernet technology is quickly gaining ground in the embedded space because it cuts costs while increasing flexibility and reliability," says Arlen Nipper, president and CTO of Eurotech. "The Bitsy product line has been quite successful for Eurotech in several markets and now, by adding PoE, we are taking this platform to the next level with the latest in market and technology trends."
Eurotech is a six-time winner of the Independent Hardware Vendor Excellence Award from Microsoft, and a contributor to the Debian Open Source community. The BitsyXb is based on the Marvell PXA270 processor and the Bitsy G5 is based on the Freescale i.MX31 processor.
About Eurotech
Eurotech is a global leader in the design, development and production of application-ready embedded computer systems. Eurotech architects systems that help companies bring their products to market quickly through the latest technologies with advanced graphics capabilities, low-power consumption, and robust functionality. Eurotech specializes in helping customers connect their applications to the latest available wireless, mobile and enabling technologies. Eurotech is a Maryland-based subsidiary of Eurotech Group, S.p.A. For more information, please visit the Eurotech website at www.eurotech-inc.com or call +1 888-941-2224.
