iBase SI-38 digital signage system

The iBase SI-38 from Backplane Systems Technology is an ultraslim embedded system designed specifically for digital signage applications. Powered by an accelerated processing unit (APU) with discrete class graphics and multiple display outputs, the system has a 26 mm thick chassis that is nevertheless slender enough to disappear into the tightest spaces behind displays.

It is built around a die-cast aluminium thermal frame that serves simultaneously as the entire system’s structural backbone, thermal conduit, airflow divider, HDD rail, EMI shield and mounting bracket. To ensure long-term reliability with a minimum acoustic footprint, the cooling airflow is segregated from the electronics to keep contaminants out.

The SI-38 is designed to run graphic-intensive applications with a level of performance previously exclusive to discrete GPUs. The system is also capable of decoding multiple H.264, WMV9, MPEG-4 and MPEG-2 video streams totally in the graphics subsystem, freeing the CPU cores for other tasks.

The SI-38 supports iSmart, iBase’s green technology with EuP/Erp power saving, auto power on/off scheduler and power resume functions, to improve the environmental performance.

The SI-38 offers flexibility in peripheral, network and display connectivity. Connectivity options include USB 3.0, RS232, gigabit ethernet, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G-Wireless interfaces.