With Three Industry Firsts, New Digi Core Module Speeds Development of Low Power Wireless Multimedia Devices
-Digi launches first wireless enabled core module based on Freescale's new i.MX51 processor, first with 802.11 a/b/g/n and first to support Microsoft Windows CE 6.0 R3-
MINNETONKA, Minn., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Digi International
(Nasdaq: DGII) today introduced the ConnectCore(TM) Wi-MX51, the industry's
first core module designed specifically for low power, wireless multimedia
applications. It is the industry's first wireless enabled core module based
on Freescale's new high-performance i.MX51 processor, first to offer 802.11
a/b/g/n Wi-Fi and first to support Microsoft's new Windows CE 6.0 R3. The
ConnectCore Wi-MX51 enables wired and Wi-Fi networking for low power embedded
applications with demanding performance requirements such as displays within
medical devices, digital signage, security/access control devices, point-of-
sale equipment and industrial automation technology.
"The ConnectCore Wi-MX51 features three industry firsts that make it ideal
for low power, wireless multimedia applications," said Larry Kraft, senior
vice president of global sales and marketing, Digi International. "First, it
offers connectivity on the newest 'n' Wi-Fi band for faster and more reliable
wireless connectivity of display devices. Second, it features new high
performance, power efficient technology from Freescale. Third, it includes
the latest tools from Microsoft for display technology development."
"The i.MX51 features high performance processing, advanced multimedia features
and low power consumption ideal for a multitude of industrial and consumer
applications," said Ken Obuszewski, Director of Product Management, Multimedia
Applications Division, Freescale Semiconductor. "Integrated with Digi's
ConnectCore Wi-MX51, customers can now enjoy a fast time to market for network
enabled display devices."
The ConnectCore Wi-MX51 is a 32-bit module featuring a high-performance
ARM(R) Cortex(TM)-A8 processor with 600 and 800 MHz processor speeds. With
Freescale's 10-year processor availability guarantee and Digi's five-year
product warranty, it is the best long-term availability solution in the
industry.
The ConnectCore Wi-MX51 features 10/100 MBit Ethernet networking and a
pre-certified 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless interface. Pre-certification eliminates
the need to certify wireless products which can be costly and time consuming.
It also includes powerful dual-display and multimedia capabilities, an on-chip
hardware encryption accelerator, an industrial temperature rating, ZigBee
connectivity support and Windows CE 6.0 R3 operating system.
Early access Digi JumpStart(R) development kits will be available shortly
for $795. Kits include a development board, Windows CE board support package
and 7" XVGA LCD. Modules and Digi JumpStart Kits for Windows CE and Linux
will be available in the first quarter of 2010. Customization capabilities are
also available through Spectrum Design Solutions, Digi's wireless consulting
division. For more information, visit http://www.digi.com/ccwimx51 .
About Digi International
Digi International is making wireless M2M easy by developing reliable
products and solutions to connect and securely manage local or remote
electronic devices over the network or via the Web. Digi offers the highest
levels of performance, flexibility and quality, and markets its products
through a global network of distributors and resellers, systems integrators
and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). For more information, visit
Digi's Web site at http://www.digi.com , or call +852-2833-1008.
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Press Contacts:
Kylie Chan
Channel Marketing Manager, Asia Pacific
Digi International
Tel: +852-2833-1008
Fax: +852-2572-9989
Email: kylie.chan@digi.com
