Multimedia capabilities are in high demand these days, as the consumer electronics fetish for connectivity and user-interactive functionality has seeped into the embedded realm. Recognizing this trend, Eurotech has quickly joined the Windows Embedded Standard 7 bandwagon, presenting a demo at ESC showing how the latest Microsoft OS works on its Catalyst FX development system.

Offering extensive I/O and audio/video ports for HDMI/DVI, XVGA, and LVDS, Catalyst FX leverages Eurotech’s Catalyst Module and Catalyst Module XL, based on the Intel Atom processor, on a highly configurable carrier board. The system allows for several wireless options and an onboard GPS receiver for fleet management and tracking applications.

Running Windows Embedded Standard 7 enables Catalyst FX to support rich, immersive applications and seamless connectivity through the Windows Media Center feature. Supports is also available for Java Virtual Machine and Eurotech’s Everware Software Framework, a middleware platform highlighted in our Executive Forum on page.