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Panel PC takes its power from Ethernet

A DSP Design product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Nov 4, 2003

New from DSP Design is the first ever touch screen, flat panel computer to be powered over an Ethernet CAT5 cable.

New from DSP Design is the first ever touch screen, flat panel computer to be powered over an Ethernet CAT5 cable.

Known as Poet 6000, this pioneering development uses IEEE802.3af Power over Ethernet technology to provide both power and data over a single standard CAT5 cable and will reduce costs and simplify installation for a wide range of applications.

Poet 6000 includes a 12.1in TFT display fitted with a high quality, impact resistant, touch screen for user input and is available either on a wall-mounted panel or as a desk top unit.

It contains a high-performance computer and is delivered with a pre-configured copy of Microsoft Windows XP Embedded.

The enclosure is designed to IP54 standards and has a standard RJ45 Ethernet connector and two USB connectors.

Unrivalled reliability is ensured with the use of solid-state disks and passive cooling that negates the need for rotating disks and cooling fans.

System setup parameters are stored in a serial Flash device, rather than CMOS, further improving reliability.

In addition to simplicity of installation, low cost of ownership was a major design criterion for Poet 6000 and this is further enhanced by the capability to remotely manage the system and software via Ethernet/Internet.

Highly efficient, Poet 6000 uses low power embedded computer technology to achieve a silent and energy efficient 13W solution.

Compared with laptops and desktop PCs, the Poet 6000's efficiency reduces energy bills, unwanted heat and air-conditioning costs.

Poet 6000 runs the full spectrum of Windows software providing the user with full control of the target application.

It is ideal for all types of data entry terminals, touch panels, information systems, interactive kiosks, point of sale and advertising displays, and temporary and emergency signage.

Power over Ethernet is an exciting new technology that allows IP telephones, wireless LAN access points and other appliances to receive power as well as data over existing LAN cabling.

In 2003 the IEEE approved Power over Ethernet as an international standard (IEEE802.3af) and this opens up a host of new approaches to installing appliances and computer systems.

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