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Embedded Board eXpandable (EBX) is a standardized computer form factor.

This format was created for embedded computer systems by a consortium including Motorola and Ampro Computers. EBX systems typically were embedded PowerPC or PowerQUICC based.

The system board is specified as 8.00 by 5.75 inches (203.2 x 146.05 mm). It incorporates a PC/104-Plus connection subset for peripheral expansion. Optional connectors for PCMCIA are allowed.

Source: Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embedded_Board_eXpandable)

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    • Embedded Board eXpandable (EBX) is a standardized computer form factor.

      This format was created for embedded computer systems by a consortium including Motorola and Ampro Computers. EBX systems typically were embedded PowerPC or PowerQUICC based.

      The system board is specified as 8.00 by 5.75 inches (203.2 x 146.05 mm). It incorporates a PC/104-Plus connection subset for peripheral expansion. Optional connectors for PCMCIA are allowed.

      Source: Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embedded_Board_eXpandable)

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      PC/104 Embedded Systems FAQ

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      EBX Vs. PC/104, Platform Selection Considerations

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      PC/104 Consortium Standards Pages

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      PC/104 Consortium Vendor Directory

      This Product Directory is a free service to assist you in finding a company to meet your embedded systems needs. Please Note: This is not a complete directory of all products available. This directory only contains a certain number of products from each member company depending on their membership level and does not contain any product information on non-members. There are four ways to search: Specification, Product Type, Member...
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