Featuring powerful processing coupled with powerful display capability, plus PCI/PCIe expansion and dual SATA HDD support, the ARK-3420 is positioned to facilitate a wide range of applications, including image processing, surveillance, automatic optical inspection (AOI), flight information display systems (FIDS), kiosks, as well as automation and embedded control.

For flexible expansion, the ARK-3420 offers five expansion slots selections: 1) 2 PCIs; 2) 2 PCIe x1; 3) 2 PCIe x4; 4) 1 PCI + 1 PCIe x1; 5) 1 PCI + 1 PCIe x4. There are six front-panel function keys, all programmable to perform management, upgrade, networking, maintenance, display, or reporting functions. The ARK-3420 accepts a wide range of DC power input: from 9 V to 34 V. It also supports up to two 2.5" SATA hard drives for ample storage.

All ARK-3420 electronics are protected in a ruggedly compact, sealed aluminum case that provides shock, vibration, and dust resistance, well-suited for harsh environment assignments. The case also provides EMI protection, and passive cooling as well, and fanless operation means quiet operation. With a footprint of only 220 mm x 102.5 mm x 200 mm (8.66" x 4.04" x 7.87"), it is suitable for space-limited applications, and fits in easily either as a stand-alone wall- or desk-mount unit, or it can be embedded within another housing.

The Intel GME965 chipset provides crisp graphics and a rich visual experience with Intel Clear Video Technology. The ARK-3420 offers 1 x DVI-I interface for dual displays, 6 x USB 2.0 ports, 2 x Giga LAN ports, audio function, 4 x COM ports and 2 PCI expansion slots; all packed into a small rugged unit and powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor. It also has audio line-in, mic-in, and speaker out with a 2.2 W amp. For storage options, two 2.5" SATA HDDs (huge capacity!) and one CompactFlash card are supported.

The ARK-3420 provides system integrators with a versatile, turn-key application, for a smooth development path that is friendly to time-to-market deadlines.