Application Stories

Advantech Embedded Internet Mini-gateway Saves Phone Bills

Advantech PCA-6145B, a 486 half-size CPU card with LCD/CRT, Ethernet and Solid State Disk, was chosen to serve as the core component of an internet mini-gateway product. This gateway helps save phone bills by sharing each telephone line among many users at any one time. It also can act as an email server and, because it is PnP, it is very easy to install. It is ideal for small offices or schools with ten or fewer users.

First Choice: Advantech

Advantech's PCA-6145B was chosen because it comes with built-in Ethernet and solid state disk. Its Ethernet connects to the server, while its COM1 and COM2 ports connect to two modems. Another reason why Advantech's slot PC was chosen was because it is cost effective and easy to upgrade. Express service was also important.

Alternative Application Ideas

Besides this example, there are several similar kinds of applications in which Advantech products can be used efficiently and effectively. For example, modem servers, global positioning systems, medical measurement systems, and multimedia stations all incorporate communications and networking capabilities. They also use techniques to communicate with other machines and sensors.

Your Total Solution

These kinds of applications only touch the tip of the iceberg of potential uses for Advantech's large array of industrial grade computing products. These powerful, flexible, yet inexpensive components can serve as the solution for nearly any systems integration problem that you may have. Contact your Advantech representative for more detailed information.