Tiny But Mighty -- NORCO BIS-6620 Ultra-Compact Intel Atom Z510 Based Embedded Fanless Mini PC Release

Shenzhen, China, May 25, 2010 --(PR.com)-- NORCO, a leading manufacturer of embedded computer and server storage products, today announces BIS-6620, an ultra-compact fanless and noiseless PC platform based on the Intel Atom Z510 processor is available for sale to resellers, system integrators and major online retailers. First released to OEMs of the digital signage market last August, the BIS-6620 made its debut to general public at CES 2010 earlier this year.

At just 4.5" x 4.5" x 1.5", this quiet, tiny-but-mighty Atom platform is packed with features you can imagine: Intel US15W SCH chipset with GMA 500 graphic capable of full 1080p HD hardware decoding, one DDR2 SODIMM slot supporting up to 2GB of RAM, one 1.8" SATA HDD or SSD drive bay with micro-SATA connection, one hot-swap internal standard SATA-II port for expansion, four external plus one internal USB2.0 ports, VGA (BIS-6620-I model) + S-Video/YPbPr out, or DVI-D (BIS-6620-II model) output up to 1920 x 1080, , PS/2 keyboard/mouse port, built-in CF socket and SD reader, four COM ports with one selectable as RS-232/422/485 (BIS-6620-II model), High Definition audio, one Gigabit Ethernet port, WiFi option, 12V DC power input and support for Microsoft Windows XP Embedded, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7, Linux and future Windows Embedded Standard 7 operating systems.

Product Highlight

The BIS-6620 is developed around Intel's most power-efficient Atom Z510 and Z530 processors plus US15W chipset with less than 5W power consumption. Its integrated GMA500 graphic supports 2D, 3D and advanced 3D graphics and full hardware acceleration of H.264, MPEG2, VC1, and WMV9 up to 1080p, eliminating the need for software decode and off-loading the processor. The unique fanless enclosure design includes Bolt-Thru holes for VESA mount standard; make it easier to mount on flat panel monitors, TVs, and other displays on stands or wall mounts without extra bracket.

The BIS-6620's industrial grade embedded board, SSD (solid-state drive) support and ultra-compact fanless enclosure design make it perfect for full HD media player applications, kiosk, proximity, digital signage, POS, thin-client and "build your own embedded system" applications.

Key Advantages:
- Ultra-compact for space-constrained applications
- VESA mount ready for easy installation and mounting
- Low power consumption and fanless design
- Supports full high-definition video hardware decoding
- Extended operating temperature
- Supports SATA, SD, CF storage options
- Four Serial Ports with one RS-485 on selected model
- Supports Windows Embedded & Linux

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