The Ziatech ZT-8908 Single Board Computer delivers Intel Pentium processing power in a compact embedded form factor. Built on the Intel 430TX PCIset, this PC/AT-compatible SBC runs DOS, Windows 95/NT, VxWorks, QNX, and UNIX. The ZT-8908 targets industrial control, data acquisition, and communication systems requiring both processing performance and field reliability.
Technical Specifications
Processor & Cache
• Intel Pentium 133 MHz or Pentium MMX 233 MHz
• 512 Kbyte L2 cache
• 16 Kbyte L1 cache (standard Pentium); 32 Kbyte L1 cache (MMX variant)
Memory
• Two 72-pin SO-DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 Mbytes DRAM
• 64 Mbytes DRAM standard on select configurations
• 4 Mbytes on-board flash memory (embedded programs, BIOS, solid-state disk)
Bus Architecture
• 32-bit STD 32 Bus with dynamic 8-, 16-, and 32-bit sizing
• Extended Architecture (EA) and Standard Architecture (SA) support
• SA backward-compatible with STD-80 8-bit I/O boards
• PCI Local Bus expansion
Power
• 3.3 V system architecture
• On-board DC-to-DC converter supplies 3.3 V to processor and DRAM subsystem
Thermal
• Integrated heat sink and processor fan
– Key Features
• Two RS-232 serial ports (16550 UART)
• One IEEE 1284 parallel port (Centronics, ECP, EPP modes)
• PS/2 mouse port and PC/AT keyboard controller
• Optional IDE interface for complete embedded PC operation
• Real-time clock with battery backup
• Watchdog timer and push-button reset
• Software-programmable LED
– Typical Applications
Industrial control systems, embedded data acquisition, distributed communication nodes, and multiprocessor STD 32 architectures benefit from the ZT-8908’s mix of x86 performance and compact I/O integration.
– Compatibility & Integration
PCI expansion enables high-speed peripheral attachment. STD 32 Bus access supports legacy STD cards and peripherals. Development toolkits are available for DOS, QNX, Windows NT, and VxWorks-based deployments, including VxWorks Board Support Package.
