Asus / Aaeon PFM-550S PC/104 CPU Module with VIA Mark Processor
The Asus/Aaeon PFM-550S is a PC/104 CPU Module, integrating a VIA Mark processor. It supports a wide range of features suitable for embedded applications, including multiple I/O interfaces, onboard memory, and compact design for space-constrained environments.
- Model
- ASUS / AAEON PFM-550S
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $350
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- PFM-550S
This unit
The Asus/Aaeon PFM-550S is a PC/104 CPU module engineered for embedded systems requiring compact form factor, integrated I/O connectivity, and extended temperature operation. Built around a 533 MHz VIA Mark processor paired with VIA Mark + VT82C686B chipset, this module delivers sufficient compute capability for industrial, military, and scientific deployments while maintaining a footprint of 115 mm × 96 mm.
Technical Specifications Processor & Memory
VIA Mark 533 MHz processor with VT82C686B chipset
144-pin SDRAM SODIMM socket supports up to 512 MB PC-100/133 SDRAM
256 KB FLASH ROM BIOS
Lithium battery with hardware status monitoring (power supply voltages and temperature)
Watchdog timer with system reset generation Display & Graphics
VIA VT8606 chipset with up to 32 MB shared system memory
CRT support: 1280×1024 at 24 bpp
LCD support: 1024×768 at 18 bpp; 18/24-bit TTL and 18/36-bit LVDS TFT interfaces
Simultaneous CRT/LCD display capability I/O Interfaces
Ethernet: Realtek RTL8100BL, 10/100 Base-TX
Serial: 1× RS-232, 1× RS-232/485
Parallel port (SPP/EPP/ECP modes)
USB: 4× USB 1.1 ports via headers and cables
PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector
IrDA Tx/Rx header
EIDE interface (UDMA 33, single device)
Type I CompactFlash slot
Floppy Disk Drive connector
PC/104+ expansion socket Power & Environmental
+5V/AT or +5V-only operation; typical consumption: +5V @ 2.31 A (533 MHz, 512 MB PC-133)
Operating temperature: 0°C to 60°C
Storage temperature: -40°C to 80°C
Operating humidity: 0% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
MTBF: 100,000 hours
Key Features
Compact 115 mm × 96 mm board for space-constrained installations
Dual-display support with flexible resolution options
Mixed serial protocol support (RS-232/485 switching)
Multiple storage interfaces: EIDE, CompactFlash, floppy
Integrated real-time monitoring and watchdog functionality
Compatibility & Integration Supports WinCE, Linux, WinXPe, and MS-DOS. Optional AC97 audio daughter board (TF-PER-U00A-A12) available for enhanced audio capabilities.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 533 MHz | Voltage / Current Range: '+5V @ 2.31A |
ASUS / AAEON PFM-550S — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the ASUS / AAEON PFM-550S. Calibration covers analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common ASUS / AAEON PFM-550S faults: power supply failure (cRIO-9073/9074), C-series slot connector wear, PXI chassis fan failure, GPIB interface failure on VXI controllers, BIOS/EEPROM corruption. NI CompactRIO most common faults are power supply failure on older cRIO-9073/9074 chassis and C-series module slot connector wear from repeated hot-swap cycles. PXI chassis fan failure is the most common wear item — chassis fans are field-replaceable. VXI embedded controllers most commonly develop EEPROM corruption and GPIB interface failure.
ASUS / AAEON PFM-550S price
This ASUS / AAEON PFM-550S is listed at $350. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
ASUS / AAEON PFM-550S calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the ASUS / AAEON PFM-550S is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
