Thanks

I'll add them to the list,

again thanks

-pete

>>>>>> "Pete" == Pete Lancashire <[email protected]> writes:
>
> Pete> I'm going to upgrade an old HP instruments this winter and am
> Pete> looking for recommendations on a SBC that will run Linux.
>
> Pete> For those that are curious, the instrument is a HP 8401C Network
> Pete> analyzer. This instrument predated even GPIB and initially did
> Pete> not have any computer interfaces.  Even when it did, it took a
> Pete> lot of external hardware.  The other instruments are those
> Pete> required to provide a RF signal sweeper, or synthesizer, relay
> Pete> controllers, power supplies etc. All of which are GPIB based.
> Pete> Internally there will be the need to open/close relays, read
> Pete> switch setting, etc. all of which can be done from single I/O
> Pete> lines.
>
> PC Engines (Zurich, CH) makes a line of x86-based SBC called Alix.
> There is one with VGA and audio.  All have a CF connector.  4G of CF
> is about $10 or so.  As routers, these things are embarrassingly over
> capable.  We're seeing CPU utilization percentage in the single digits.
>
>   http://pcengines.ch/alix.htm
>
> Also, Ubiquity has an SBC called RouterStation (and a "Pro" version).
> The RouterStation has a bunch of GPIO pins, but not CF.
>
>   http://ubnt.com/products/rs.php
>   http://ubnt.com/products/rspro.php
>
> I/O might be provided by way of USB or one of the other interfaces
> available.  Those are the ones I know of.
>
>
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