Pico-ITX Express (Pico-ITXe) form factor is a self-reliant mainboard with full functionality. The Pico-ITXe is the same size as the Pico-ITX, while supporting customizable I/O expansion modules through the addition of SUMIT™ connectors. Developed to meet the evolving needs of the rapidly-expanding embedded industry, it allows efficient module stacking on its small form factor. It also solves developer's requirements for both high-speed and low-speed serial buses while being spaceefficient and power-efficient. The Pico-ITXe has since been adopted by the Small Form Factor Special Interest Group (SFF-SIG) and is an open standard.
In 2007, VIA launched EPIA® Pico-ITX, the world's smallest commercialized form factor , measuring just 10 cm x 7.2 cm. Designed to enable x86 architecture for embedded systems where it was previously impractical for space reasons, the VIA EPIA® Pico-ITX provides an innovative platform alternative to any standard embedded board or x86 system on module.
Advancing the trend in platform miniaturization, VIA developed the 12 cm x 12 cm EPIA® Nano-ITX embedded board as the ideal building block for a wide variety of applications requiring even smaller dimensions. With complete connectivity and multimedia technologies, the VIA EPIA® Nano-ITX gives developers even more scope for system size flexibility.
Launched in 2002, the VIA EPIA® Mini-ITX form factor has inspired thousands of embedded system builders and end users around the world to create innovative devices that take advantage of its small size and rich feature set. The native x86 architecture provides full compatibility with the vast majority of operating systems and software applications available — both proprietary and open source. The Mini-ITX form factor is designed to fit standard ATX mount points — ensuring a wide variety of compatible chassis. At just 17 cm x 17 cm, VIA EPIA® Mini-ITX provides a flexible, cost effective platform for an almost unlimited variety of applications.
VIA Embedded not only designs the EPIA® series boards, but it also provides application-ready segment platforms to fulfill customer requirements. The VIA Embedded team produces a wide array of segment specific boards for network appliances, digital signage, storage, server and retail stores. From general purpose platforms to segment specific platforms, VIA develops application oriented and easy-to-use features to inspire businesses in the embedded vertical market.
VIA Embedded also offers the VB series for entry-level market deployments. The VB series, based on the Mini-ITX form factor, is designed for emerging segment markets and bring VIA's knowledge, ideas, and input to the customers. With the VB series, customers can define their product and application needs faster and more costeffectively.
Em-ITX is a new generation of embedded boards suitable for designing compact systems for diversified embedded control. Based on the Em-ITX form factor, the Em-ITX series support dual-sided I/O coastlines and can combine with Em-IO expansion modules — making it flexible and easy to extend functionality and I/O ports for a specific vertical application.
COM Express is a mature computer-on-module form factor that makes it easy to cerate a highly integrated and compact embedded PC that can be used in a variety of applications. VIA COM Express modules are targeted at industrial PC and large OEM customers focused on dynamic application segments and take advantage of VIA’s advanced low power embedded platforms.