Hardware description
The PPC-A9-121-C has several expansion connectors on the back side – 4 USB 2.0 connectors, 1 LAN connector, and 4 RS232 connectors. It also features a WiFi and Bluetooth antenna, an HDMI connector, and a 3.5mm audio connector.
The WiFi/Bluetooth module is based on the Realtek RTL8723BS an 802.11bgn 2.4G single-chip that integrates Wireless LAN (WLAN) and an SDIO interface controller with integrated Bluetooth 2.1/3.0/4.0 controller. It combines a WLAN MAC, a 1T1R capable WLAN baseband, and WLAN RF in a single chip.
Please note that a 4G/LTE module can be added. Contact us for more information. The product also features a SIM card slot.
This computer has 5 UART channels. One UART channel is used by Bluetooth, the remaining 4 are routed to the 4 DB9 ports (COM1-4); the default setting is 4 * RS232, but it is possible to configure each port individually as RS232, RS485, CAN. Please contact us if you require a different configuration.
The speed of the RS232 port is up to 115200 Baud.
The PPC-A9-121-C has one channel 1Gb Ethernet port, and one HDMI port which can be configured by software. The maximum resolution supported on the external HDMI monitor is 1920×1080 at 60Hz.
When it comes to audio capabilities, the PPC-A9-121-C has one 3.5mm Output/input connector and a 2W internal speaker.
Display and Touch Screen
The PPC-A9-121-C features a 12.1’’ display with a 1024×768 pixel resolution and a 10-point capacitive touch screen. 10-point capacitive touchscreens offer a stable and accurate control over the device, as well as great image clarity.
The screen offers very high brightness of 250 nits. When it comes to the viewing angle, the screen offers various angles: top, bottom, left, and right view.
If your application requires a secondary display the HDMI port on the back of the panel allows the device to work in a double monitor configuration up to 1920×1080 pixel resolution at a 60Hz refresh rate.
