Taipei, Taiwan, July 30, 2008—A new white paper from Moxa discussing the basic differences between a general-purpose computer and embedded computer, and highlighting the key features that an embedded computer should have when used for industrial applications, is now available for downloading from Moxa's website. The purpose of this white paper is to help users understand what an embedded computer is and how it can be used with applications that have different features and requirements.



This white paper covers the following topics:

* Difference between a general-purpose computer and embedded computer
* Features of an embedded computer
* Communication interface types
* Robust design for harsh environments
* Isolation protection
* Customer-friendly features
* Summary

Moxa provides a rich selection of embedded computers for industrial applications. For details, check our website at www.moxa.com or contact the author, Andrew Hsu, at support@moxa.com .

Click here to download the white paper.