{"id":23022,"date":"2025-12-12T09:02:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T14:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/?page_id=23022"},"modified":"2025-12-12T09:10:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T14:10:01","slug":"vin182","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/vintage-computing\/item\/vin182\/","title":{"rendered":"ARCOM PC\/104"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>ARCOM PC\/104<\/h2>\n<p>[Vin182]<\/p>\n<p>The ARCOM PC\/104 featuring the PXA255 processor at 400MHz was a notable embedded system in the early 2000s, known for its high level of integration and low power consumption, making it suitable for rugged and space-constrained applications. Its claim to fame lay in its embedded design, combining ARM-based processing with PC\/104 modularity, allowing for flexible expansion in industrial and military contexts, which emphasized its importance in portable, low-power embedded computing solutions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong>: EuroTech<\/li>\n<li><strong>Type<\/strong>: Single Board Computer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Release Date<\/strong>: 2004<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost at release<\/strong>: ~$800 (adjusted for inflation)<\/li>\n<li><strong>MIPS<\/strong>: 300-400<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Hardware Specifications<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CPU<\/strong>: Intel XScale PXA255 at 400MHz<\/li>\n<li><strong>Memory<\/strong>: Up to 64MB SDRAM, up to 32MB Intel StrataFlash, 256KB battery-backed SRAM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage<\/strong>: Optional 32MB DOC (DiskOnChip), 8MB Data Flash<\/li>\n<li><strong>Video<\/strong>: TFT\/STN flat panel graphics controller, analog VGA + LVDS output<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interfaces<\/strong>: 1x 10\/100Base-T Ethernet, 4x RS232, 1x RS422\/485, 2x USB 1.1, LPT, FDD, Mouse &amp; Keyboard, RTC, AC97 CODEC, SPDIF<\/li>\n<li><strong>Expansion<\/strong>: PC\/104 and PC\/104+ bus, CompactFlash slot<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power<\/strong>: 1.9W at +5VDC (typical)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: ~100 grams (0.22 lbs)\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW136206418 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136206418 BCX0\">Operating System &amp; Programming Languages<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW136206418 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Operating System<\/strong>: embedded Linux<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"my-0\"><strong>Supported Languages<\/strong>: the system supported a wide range thanks to its ARM architecture and available toolchains. Developers could use C, C++, Python, and assembly language for applications, leveraging compilers like GCC for Linux and Microsoft&#8217;s Platform Builder for Windows CE. The presence of a bootloader and onboard flash allowed for easy deployment and execution of compiled programs, making it a versatile platform for embedded software development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Notables<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The ARCOM PC\/104 400MHz PXA255 was notable for being one of the first ultra-low-power ARM-based PC\/104 boards, helping pioneer the integration of ARM processors into industrial and embedded systems.<\/li>\n<li>It gained fame for its compact size, rugged design, and versatility in military, aerospace, and industrial control applications, often nicknamed &#8220;Viper&#8221; for its sleek profile and high efficiency.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>This computer was among the early adopters of the PC\/104-Plus standard, which combined ISA and PCI buses for greater flexibility, and was marketed for its reliability in harsh environments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Donated by<\/strong>: Dr. Arlen Michaels<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ARCOM PC\/104 [Vin182] The ARCOM PC\/104 featuring the PXA255 processor at 400MHz was a notable embedded system in the early 2000s, known for its high level of integration and low power consumption, making it suitable for rugged and space-constrained applications. 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