Introduction - Advantech MIC-3357 Instruction Manual

1.1

Introduction

The MIC-3357 is a 6U CompactPCI™ single board computer. With an
on-board Intel® Pentium® MMX 266 MHz CPU, the MIC-3357 can
operate under a wider operating temperature range. The MIC-3357 has
many functions within a merely single-slot width, thus saving valuable
CompactPCI™ slots for peripheral boards.
Low-Powered Mobile Pentium® Processor
The MIC-3357 uses an embedded Intel® Pentium® MMX 266 MHz
processor, which has low power consumption and an extended
temperature range. This CPU is designed for embedded application
and is suitable under fanless operation.
Complete I/O Functions
The MIC-3357 offers all the functions of an industrial computer with
the rugged Eurocard form factor. It offers a PCI VGA display, two serial
ports, one USB port, three auto-switchable fast Ethernet interfaces,
and one PS/2 keyboard/mouse connector. Standard connectors for all
the functions are available on the front and rear panels. The front
panel also has LEDs for power status, HDD operation and Ethernet
communication, as well as a reset button.
The built-in high speed PCI IDE controller provides one IDE channel
with Ultra DMA/33 mode. The User-defined J3 connector is designed
to support up to two IDE devices and two FDDs. These drives can
simply be connected to the backplane or to the rear transition board
for easy service and maintenance.
Meets Industrial Application Requirements
The MIC-3357 is designed for use in mission critical applications. It
accepts a CompactFlash™ memory card on the board or on the rear
transition board, to eliminate the need to use a fragile rotating hard
drive. To protect the system, a watchdog timer can automatically reset
the system if the system stops due to a program bug or EMI. The two-
layer front panel design complies with IEEE 1101.10. Connectors are
firmly screwed to the front panel, and the replaceable shielding gasket
is attached to the panel edge. This reduces emissions and gives better
protection against external interference.
2 MIC-3357 User's Manual