BAREBONE VIA ARM-Solution ALTA DS 2 VT60800014003-T

Description:

VIA ALTA DS 2 Android Signage System

The VIA ALTA DS 2 is compact fanless Android media player which offers dual independent Full HD screen support for a host of digital signage applications ranging from kiosks, POS systems, and menu boards to TVOIP, cloud streaming, and Out of Home Advertising across a broad spectrum of retail, hospitality, education, corporate, and entertainment environments.

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Hardware

The VIA ALTA DS 2 is powered by a 1.0GHz dual core VIA Elite E1000 Cortex-A9 SoC with a high-performance 2D/3D graphics and video engine that supports Open GL ES 3.0 hardware acceleration and simultaneous multiple Full HD video playback.

The system integrates a rich set of I/O features through the front and rear panels of its ultra-compact fanless chassis measuring just 180mm x 120mm x 25mm (W x H x D), including two USB 2.0 ports, one SD Card slot, line-in/out audio jacks, two HDMI-out ports, two Mini USB 2.0 ports, and one Gigabit Ethernet port. Onboard features include 2GB DDR3 SDRAM and up to 16GB eMMC Flash memory as well as support for a 2.5” SATA HDD/SSD (project-based support). High-speed wireless networking capabilities are available through an optional 802.11b/g/n USB dongle.

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Software

Compatible with the latest Android Signage Content Management apps, the VIA ALTA DS 2 is available with a signage software solution pack featuring Android 4.3 as well as the VIA Smart ETK comprising a number of APIs, including Watchdog Timer (WDT) for safeguarding against system crashes, WOL, RTC wake-up, and a sample app.

A full set of software customization service that speed up time to market and minimize development costs is also available. For customers looking for large-scale network signage and kiosk deployments, VIA offers cloud-based device management support for remote monitoring, control, and silent OTA software updates for both OS and apps.

Independent Software Vendors and System Integrators interested in working with VIA Embedded to develop solutions based on the system are invited to contact us to learn more about the VIA Embedded Digital Signage ISV program.

Applications

With dual Full HD independent screen support, rich 3D graphics and HD video performance, and advanced software support, the VIA ALTA DS 2 is the ideal system-ready single client solution to power Android-based digital signage displays where high performance video and connectivity are paramount for enhanced customer engagement.

Specification:
Processor: 1.0GHz VIA Elite E1000 Cortex-A9 dual-core SoC
System memory: 2GB DDR3 SDRAM onboard
Storage: 4GB eMMC Flash memory Optional: Up to 16GB eMMC
Supports: 1 x x2.5" SATA HDD/SSD (Project-based only)
Bootloader: 4MB SPI Flash ROM
Graphics:
3 integrated, independent 2D/3D and video processing units
Graphics engine supporting OpenGL® ES 3.0 hardware acceleration
Supports: MPEG-2, VC-1 and H.264 video decoding up to 1080p
LAN: Realtek RTL8111G-CG
Audio: Wolfson WM8960 Audio Codec
HDMI: Integrated HDMI 1.4 transmitter - 2nd from ADV7511

Front Panel I/O:
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x SD card slot
2 x Audio jacks: Line-out and Mic-in (shared with CIR, optional)
1 x Power on/off button & power indicator LED

Back Panel I/O:
2 x Mini USB 2.0 ports (optional)
- 1 for Wi-Fi
- 1 for UART1 TX/RX
2 x HDMI-out ports (1 optional)
1 x Gigabit Lan port
1 x DC-in jack

Power Supply: 12V DC-in (typical: 5.12W)
Operating System: Android 4.3
Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C
Operating Humidity: 0 ~ 90% @ 40°C (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature: -20°C ~ 70°C
Dimensions: 175mm(H) x 25mm (H) x118(D) (6.88" x 0.98" x 4.64")
Weight: 0.555kg (1.22lbs)
Compliance: CE / FCC

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