QNX 6.4.1 & 6.5.0 BSP for PIP20 platform! - August 2010


Valued reader,

For our powerful and flexible embedded computer platform with Intel Core Duo processor we now can offer QNX support. Triadem Solutions AG the official QNX Distributor & Reseller in Switzerland developed for us a Board-Support-Package for our PIP20 platform boards, therefore with immediate effect a

QNX 6.4.1 & 6.5.0 BSP for PIP20 and PIP22

is available. This BSP allows, together with the free QNX Momentics Development Environment, to generate an application specific PIP20 platform QNX image.

Supported features/devices:
  • Graphics with Photon (DVI and LVDS)
  • Ethernet
  • USB
  • Serial RS232
  • PS/2 for mouse and keyboard
  • IDE and SATA ports for mass storage


QNX is a reliable, well known Real Time OS. Together with the PIP, we can offer a powerful robust solution for time critical applications.

Your MPL Team


For further details please contact or triadem.ch


Newsletter Archive

New: 3 years warranty on all standard MPL board products - June 2010

After 25 successful years in business , MPL looked back and reviewed the error statistics of our products. Based on our high product quality, we could identify only a few quality issues in our records.

Therefore as a 25th anniversary present for all our customers, MPL offers new an extended warranty period of 3 years for all our standard board products!

This additional value is offered free of charge. Excluded from this additional warranty are integrated 3rd party parts like memory, flash/hard disks or other add-on modules.

The new three year warranty is applicable on all standard MPL board products we deliver from now on.

We would like to take this opportunity and thank you for your trust during the past 25 years. We are looking forward to serve you in the coming years.

For further details please contact


HSRAID-1 - Hot swap capable RAID expansion for PIP20 platform - April 2010

The new solution is a user friendly and easy possibility to create a hot swap capable RAID system inside the PIP housing. Hot swapping means replacing a HDD without interruption to the system and without shutting down the system perfect to build a RAID1 array.

The HSRAID-1 consists of a PCB backplane where the two HDDs are plugged in, internal SATA cables and the additional mechanics including two HDD drawers.

The option fits inside a PIP83 or PIP120 housing.

Product highlights:
• Solution for hat swap capable RAID1 array
• Improved reliability and availability of data
• ONo tool required for exchanging HDD
• Use of any 2.5" SATA-disk
• Free space for additional PC/104 cards

For further product details please visit our Hot swap capable RAID expansion page.


SDLD - Dual display expansion for PIP20 platform - March 2010

The new released module works on the Core Duo PIPs (PIP20 and PIP22) as interface between the on-board available SDVO (Serial Digital Video Out) connector and an additional 2nd digital graphic output port.

We designed this module due to an increased demand for a second graphic output in various PIP applications. With this module, that is similar to the DLD for the PIP10 platform, an easy expansion within the PIP housing is possible.

Depending on the application, the two displays can be identical or totally different (size, resolution & type).

• Product highlights:
• Different display content (Dual Independent Display)
• Identical display content (Display Clone)
• One expanded Desktop
• Resolution of each monitor up to 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)

For product details please visit our Dual Display Expansion page.


New MPL company video - January 2010

Right on time to our 25th anniversary, we can present you our first MPL company video. This short movie (2:30 min) gives you a good overview about us. You can see what we are doing, our facilities, and which people stand behind the brand MPL AG.

Got curious?
- Click here to see our MPL company video in English
- Click here to see our MPL company video in German


New wake-up options for MIP8, MIP9, MIP10, and MIP11 - December 2009

There are several specifications that allow systems to wake-up or turn-on from a sleeping, hibernating, or soft-off state and begin operation. The new implemented BIOS "Power Configuration" setup contains options to control the behavior of the MIP board regarding power-up. Following remote wake events are supported:

- Wake-on-LAN
An Ethernet computer networking standard that allows a computer automatically to be turned-on or woken-up by a network message.

- Wake-on RTC
A real time clock alarm is used to start up the system after shut down to execute tasks every day or on a certain day.

- Wake-on-Ring
The Ring Indicator signal on the RS232 line is used to remote wake-up the system. E.g. a special signal is sent over phone lines to the computer through its dial-up modem, telling it to fully power-on and begin operation.

For detailed information please see chapter 3.9 in the new MIP10 BIOS User Manual.


NEW PIP20/PIP22 BIOS - now based on Phoenix® Embedded BIOS® StrongFrame® - November 2009

Finally we can offer a completely new BIOS version for the PIP20 platform. The new version is based on the StrongFrame Embedded BIOS Core by Phoenix Technologies. In the summer of 2008, Phoenix Technologies acquired General Software, the provider of the well-known 'Embedded BIOS' which is used on almost all x86-based products from MPL. The new BIOS is the first release based on the StrongFrame BIOS Core, which was originally developed by General Software, and is now released under the new corporate brand name Phoenix.

The StrongFrame BIOS Core incorporates many features and enhancements over the previous generation, such as:
- All-new, easy-to-use BIOS Setup
- Support for SATA RAID0, RAID1
- Support for BBS (BIOS Boot Specification)
- and much more

For detailed information please see the new PIP20/22 BIOS User Manual as well as our Product Change Notification document.


Small PIP internal Add-on modules - valuable small equipment - October 2009

Over the years MPL has designed different small, easy installable Add-on modules to further extend the capabilities of our Packaged Industrial PC (PIP) family. Like the PIPs these Add-on modules operate under normal as well as under extreme conditions and are rugged enough to be used in any application.

Selection of some Add-on equipments:
- CAN module - adds a CAN2.0B port via SJA1000 CAN controller
- Dual display expansion - additional 2nd digital graphic port
- Firewire-Kit1 - adds a second FireWire port to the PIP20/22 front
- FUNI-Kit1 - adds additional USB port to the PIP front
- GPS module - serial port GPS module mounted inside PIP
- Input protection module - reverse voltage and load dump protection for PIPs
- SATA-Remove1 - HDD drawer for PIPs allows easy HDD exchange
- Serial UPS module - bypasses voltage interrupts and looks for a safe shut down
- Sound module - additional AC97 Audio Codec with Line In, Line Out, MIC,...
- WLAN module - 802.11b/g Wireless LAN USB module mounted inside PIP

The perfect small solution to differentiate your product even more.


MIP10 Family - Real PC/104 CPU boards for extreme environments - September 2009

This platform offers highly integrated MPL Industrial PCs on a footprint smaller than two credit cards. It is designed to operate under extreme and normal conditions without the need of fans or derating and throttling. The boards are rugged enough to be used in any application.

Choose from 4 different, long term available, low power Intel Centrino Mobile CPUs!

Product highlights:
- Comes with integrated conductive cooling concept - Fanless from -40°C to +75°C
- Soldered CPU and ECC RAM
- Gigabit Ethernet
- All interfaces on lockable headers

The perfect solution for your rugged product.

For further product details please visit: www.mpl.ch/t2760.html


PIPLD - Reverse input and load dump protection module for PIPs - July 2009

This small module offers reverse input voltage protection up to -60V. Hence the complete PIP-System is protected if by mistaken the input voltage polarization is swapped!

In addition the module protects the system from fast transient input peaks up to +80V - so called load dumps.
Product highlights:
- Reverse Input protection up to -60V
- Overvoltage peak protection up to +80V
- Wide temperature range from -40°C up to +85°C

For product details please visit http://www.mpl.ch/t2bc0.html


TRIGET Triple Gigabit Ethernet Controller - May 2009

The TRIGET-Family consists of highly integrated, flexible, and robust PC/104-Plus compliant Ethernet modules for industrial use.
Product highlights:
- Up to three Gigabit Ethernet controllers on a single PC/104-Plus module
- Only one PC/104-Plus Slot is used
- Ethernet interface accessible over RJ45 or 2mm lockable headers
- Two mechanical solutions for use on standard PC/104 stack or built-in inside PIP
- Wide temperature range from -40°C up to +85°C

For product details please visit http://www.mpl.ch/t2866.html


Brownout and Load Dump protection module with UPS functionality - March 2009

The new Brownout and Load Dump module protects the PIP or Panel-PC in case of sudden input voltage changes as well as by unexpected interrupts. This module keeps the system working, prevent data loss or damage even if the input power supply is not stable!
Product highlights:
- By-passes input voltage interrupts
- Safe shut down in case input voltage does not recover
- Overvoltage peak protection up to +80V
- Reverse Input protection up to -60V
- Wide temperature range from -20°C up to +60°C

For product details please visit http://www.mpl.ch/t2bd0.html


PIP22 Embedded Core 2 Duo PC - December 2008

The PIP22 is a powerful, highly integrated, robust and fanless Packaged Industrial PC, based on the Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Mobile Technology, out of the Embedded Roadmap!
Product highlights:
- Intel® Core™ 2 Duo, 1.5GHz with 4MB L2 cache
- Soldered 1GB SDRAM
- 2x Gigabit Ethernet
- Fanless operation
- Extended temperature option
- Long term availability

For product details please visit http://www.mpl.ch/t24b0.html


TX2FX Ethernet Media Converter - November 2008

The TX2FX is a small Ethernet media converter that translates transmission signals from a twisted-pair 10/100/1000BASE-TX cable to a 100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-X fiber optic cable. TX2FX helps to expand your network distances!
Product highlights:
- Triple speed copper Ethernet interface (10/100/1000Mbit)
- Automatic detection and initializing of the SFP module (100Mbit-FX, 1000Mbit-X)
- Single wide power supply input (5 to 28V)
- 2 different mechanical versions
- Extended temperature option
- Long term availability

For product details please visit http://www.mpl.ch/t2ba0.html


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