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Chapter 1: Windows Embedded CE
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As computer technology advances, new possibilities are created. Imagine what you could do with a $90,
32 - bit embedded controller with the following features:
300 - MHz Vortex86SX CPU with 128 MB system memory
64 - MB bootable flash storage with Windows Embedded CE 6.0 installed
10/100 - Mbps Ethernet interface
2 Serial ports
Parallel port
2 USB 2.0 host interface
16 general purpose input output (GPIO) control pins
Powered by a single 5 - V DC @ less than 500 mA
Supporting Visual Basic, C#, and Visual C++ within the Visual Studio 2005 IDE
Using the Vortex86SX controller with some glue logic components and linking them to a few relays,
sensors, and motors, you can create a range of interesting, intelligent, and functional applications that
can integrate and communicate with your desktop computer, portable computer, or even the mobile
phone you carry at all times. Among these applications are:
Home automation system controller
Intelligent building or HVAC controller
Robotic controller
Security system
Greenhouse system controller
Industrial automation controller
Summary
This chapter provides an overview of CE and a brief look at the other products within the Windows
Embedded product family. It also covers CE ’ s key features, development environment, and debugging
and testing tools.
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