Anders Announces New, High-Performance, Low-Power Computer-on-Module

LONDON, UK – NOVEMBER 18, 2010 – Anders Electronics plc, market leader in the field of user interface platforms, has announced the availability of its new CM-A510 – the most feature-rich high-performance miniature system-on-module on the market today.

An ideal and cost-effective building block for any embedded application, the Anders CM-A510 is prepackaged with all components necessary to run most up to date Linux operating systems. Based on a high-performance Marvell Armada 510 system-on-chip with an ARM v6/v7-compliant super-scalar processor core, the Anders CM-A510 boasts an on-board hardware graphics processing unit and video decoding acceleration hardware, while supporting a broad range of peripherals.

To lower power consumption and maximize portability, the Anders CM-A510 includes DDR3 random access memory – which uses 16% less power than traditional DDR2 systems. DDR3 includes advanced power conservation features like partial refresh – saving system battery power by eliminating refresh for the portion of DRAM not in active use – and boasts a thermal sensor that minimizes refresh cycles when performance demands are low.

The small footprint and low power consumption of the AndersDX CM-A510 makes for easy integration in portable and space-constrained designs. Delivering fast processing and a rich multimedia user experience, all in a low-power design, the Anders CM-A510 offers fast Internet browsing, HD video playback, 3D graphics, and a high-resolution camera interface.

Designed with connectivity in mind, the Anders CM-A510 also features full WiFi support, implementing the 802.11b/g/n wireless connectivity standard, and offering a Broadcom 4319 chipset and on-board external antenna connector.

For embedded applications, the Anders CM-A510 features a variety of display interfaces, PCI Express bus, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, high-speed USB ports, SATA interface, serial ports, general-purpose I/O lines and many other essential functions. User interface is supported by an enhanced graphics controller, USB interface for keyboard/mouse and an audio sub-system.

“We continue to enhance our portfolio of powerful yet cost-effective systems-on-module, in response to market demands,” said Rhett Evans of Anders Electronics. “The CM-A510 packs more processing power and more in-demand features into a low power, low cost package with a small footprint. To our clients, this ultimately translates into greater portability and performance, without compromise on either size or ease of integration,” he continued.