What's New, Pussycat?
Have you checked out the all-new Puma yet?

VersaLogic is proud of its newest RoHS-compliant PC/104-Plus board. GX 500 processing power, a unique suspend-to-RAM power management feature that allows the system to enter a low-power state (less than 1W), on-board video, USB 2.0, and VersaLogic’s unmatched quality, testing, and support are all standard on Puma.

The enthusiasm surrounding Puma stems from Beta board users’ response to the balance of performance, features, and price that the board achieves. It “fits” a wide range of application requirements (and “fit” is a perfect term, given the Puma’s PC/104 size and its single board configuration).

Volume production of the Puma is just starting, but sample boards are available NOW. Call VersaLogic’s Application Support Team at (800) 824-3163 for more information.

Feature Spotlight: Puma Suspend-to-Ram Mode The Puma includes circuitry to considerably reduce power usage in systems that don't have to be fully "awake" or respond instantly at all times. The suspend-to-RAM mode allows most of the Puma's circuitry to be turned off, while all OS and application information is stored in RAM. The RAM image allows the system to wake up, restore power to all on-board components and resume exactly where it left off.

Power consumption in standby mode is under 1 watt.

Unlike hibernate mode (suspend-to-disk), the suspend-to-RAM approach allows the system to wake up and resume processing in mere seconds. Utilizing the suspend-to-RAM feature can result in considerably lower overall power consumption and system heat dissipation. This approach is useful in applications that must be on or ready to wake up, but do not need to respond instantly at the start of a new session. This is especially useful in applications that operate with little or no direct operator interaction. The suspend-to-RAM feature is easily enabled or disabled. Initiating the standby mode (and waking up) is usually handled automatically by the operating system.

Standby mode functionality has been tested under Windows XP & Windows XP Embedded.

Customer Spotlight:
Vert, Inc. - Yo! Cabbie!

Boston-based Vert, Inc is a wireless media company that is revolutionizing mobile advertising with a unique transportation application. The Vert Intelligent Display, or VID, uses a combination of cellular internet, GPS technology, and embedded hardware to display video advertising on taxicabs. The content is downloaded to the VID over a wireless internet connection. The GPS receiver and an online interface, allow control over not only what the VID displays, but when and where the ads appear as well (financial ads in the financial district, etc).. The engineering team at Vert Inc. overcame typical transportation application-related obstacles to get this device on the road. The device needed to run using power from the vehicle, operate in extreme temperature environments, and fit within a constrained hardware mounting space. Launched in September of 2006, the Vert Intelligent Display is rapidly being put into use in major cities throughout the US and overseas.

One Cheetah, Extra toppings, please!

Whether you need just a couple minor changes, or a major modification, VersaLogic’s customization solutions can save your company time and money. VersaLogic excels at providing solutions that help reduce OEM configuration and testing. Talk to one of our technical sales staff for such time-saving options such as memory installation, BIOS defaults, conformal coating, and other options.

Policy Change: Extended Product Evaluation Period

VersaLogic has extended the time period that customers have for product evaluation from 30 to 45 days! This is a 50% increase in time with the board with a no-cost obligation. Contact VersaLogic's Application Support department for complete details.

Questions or Comments? Contact:
Tom Barnum, VP of Sales
TomBarnum@VersaLogic.com • (800) 824-3163

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