Protect and control software stored in flash memory

It's been said for every measure, there's a countermeasure, and that's also true for securing code in embedded systems. Sometimes a small device can be just the countermeasure needed to thwart cloning of flash contents.

Many systems use external standard flash memory chip(s) to store the operating program for processors that do not include embedded nonvolatile program storage. This is great because it allows easy flash memory expansion and software modification, perhaps in the manufacturing line as a customer download or during a maintenance operation. The downside is that the OEM loses control over the contents of the flash, potentially allowing unauthorized copies or modification.

It’s not just lost revenue to be worried about, however. If malware is downloaded into a system, the OEM’s reputation might be affected. In the case of systems like medical devices, the OEM might even be exposed to liability concerns.

Refer:
http://embedded-computing.com/articles/protect-control-software-stored-flash-memory/#at_pco=cfd-1.0

Intel Core 2 Quad processors are built on 45nm Intel® Core™ microarchitecture enabling

The Intel® Core™2 Quad processor for desktop PCs is designed to handle massive compute and visualization workloads enabled by powerful multi-core technology. Providing the bandwidth you need for multi-threaded applications, Intel Core 2 Quad processors are built on 45nm Intel® Core™ microarchitecture enabling, faster, cooler, and quieter desktop PC and workstation experiences.

Whether you are encoding, rendering, editing, or streaming HD multimedia in the office or on the go, power your most demanding applications with PCs based on the Intel Core 2 Quad processor. Plus, with these processors you get great Intel® technologies built in²:
Intel® Wide Dynamic Execution, enabling delivery of more instructions per clock cycle to improve execution time and energy efficiency
Intel® Intelligent Power Capability, designed to deliver more energy-efficient performance
Intel® Smart Memory Access, improving system performance by optimizing the use of the available data bandwidth
Intel® Advanced Smart Cache, optimized for multi-core processors, providing a higher-performance, more efficient cache subsystem
Intel® Advanced Digital Media Boost, accelerating a broad range of multimedia, encryption, scientific and financial applications by significantly improving performance when executing Intel® Streaming SIMD Extension (SSE/SSE2/SSE3) instructions
Intel® HD Boost³, with Intel® Streaming SIMD Extension 4 (Intel SSE4) instructions for even greater multimedia performance and faster high definition video editing and encoding
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)², enabling greater security, manageability, and utilization
Future ready, designed to perform in highly threaded programs with powerful Intel® multi-core technology

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http://www.intel.com/products/processor/core2quad/index.htm

3.5 Inch Embedded Single board computer with Intel Atom Processor “Cedar Trial” N2800

AMB-N280S1, which carries Intel dual- core 1.8 GHz Atom Processor N2800. Acrosser takes advantage of Atom Cedar Trail N2000 series processor in design, such as low power consumption and small footprint as former Atom series. With fanless design AMB-N280S1 has one SO-DIMM supports DDR3 memory to maximum 4GB. Focusing on embedded and industrial applications, AMB-N280S1 has variety I/O ports like 6 x serial ports (one is RS-232/485 selectable), 4 x USB2.0, 2 x GbE, and one Mini-PCIe expansion. It also offers 1 x SATA interface and power connector for the customers have large storage capacity request.

Intel Atom Processor N2800 provides more powerful graphic performance by less power consumption. There are one HDMI port and one VGA output on AMB-N280S1 can support both two displays to maximum resolution 1920 x 1200. It also offers the 18-bit LVDS interface for small size LCD panel. There are two Mini-PCIe expansion slots for customer’s expansion. One on the upper side comes with SIM card socket, PCIe signals, and USB signals that can be equipped with 3G/4G telecommunication module. The other one on the bottom side is designed with SATA signals especially for mSATA storage module.

About VIA Eden Processor Applications

With its signature fanless operation, the VIA Eden™ processor family targets personal, business, industrial and commercial embedded computing devices that require ultra low power consumption, rock solid reliability and compatibility with standard x86 operating systems and software applications.

VIA Eden Processor Applications

The low power consumption, excellent heat dissipation and leading power efficiency makes the VIA Eden processor ideal for a wide range of compact, quiet devices for the home, office, car, shops, hospitals, public institutions, industrial plants and much.

Secure by Design

VIA Eden processors are helping to herald an era of practical pervasive security thanks to the VIA PadLock Security Engine, the world's fastest x86 security engine in the world featuring the most comprehensive suite of tools for key cryptographic operations.

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http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/processors/eden/

Gaming Platform All-in-One Gaming Platform with Intel Pentium M ACE-S5292FL

Acrosser’s ACE-S5292FL series provide mounting flexibility for gaming applications as well as offering great performance in both cost and technology. Beside the full gaming control functionalities along with the ACE-S5292FL provides enhanced video out capability.

The ACE-S5292FL has 2 VGA outputs and a PCIe x16 slot to provide the upgradable video performance.

1. 915GME with Pentium M/Celeron M 2. 29-bit Interruptible Digital Input 3. 43-bit High Current Output 4. JAMMA & 72-pin Golden Finger Interface 5. Dual 256KB Battery Backup SRAM with Battery Low Event Logger 6. Dual VGA 7. 4 x 16-bit Interruptible Timer 8. PCI Express x16 Slot

All in One Gaming Board ACE-B5692 with 8 Liner (72-pin) and Italian JAMMA Interface

ACE-B5692

Intel GME965 All-in-One Gaming Board with 8 Liner (72-pin) and Italian JAMMA Interface

 

The 915GME model ACE-B5296 is specifically designed for Italy Comma 6A/B AWP and VLT market. The GME965 gaming board ACE-B5692 supports not only Italian JAMMA but also popular 8-liner interfaces which enable this product being a global gaming machine platform.

Fanless and Gaming System (Intel 915GME) ACE-S5296FL

ACE-S5296FL
Intel 915GME Fanless and Gaming System with Italian JAMMA Interface Comply with Comma 6A

1. 915GME with Pentium M/Celeron M
2. 14-bit Interruptible Digital Input
3. 15-bit High Current Output
4. Italian JAMMA Interface
5. Dual 256KB Battery Backup SRAM with Battery Low Event Logger
6. Dual VGA
7. 4 x 16-bit Interruptible Timer
8. 4-bit Inturssion Logger Input