Size cube boxes side by side only 5 centimeters. However, the content shows a complete computer. Computers designed Shimafuji Corporation of Japan this may be the smallest computer at this time.
Computers that are given the name Space Cube is designed for use in space. Saunya one will be used to manage computer networks in the space station and set the computer in communication with Earth stations owned by the Japanese outer space agency (JAXA), U.S. (NASA) and Europe (ESA). Although small, the cover respite form of hard metal of the resistance from the outside. Appropriate size, the computer also requires electricity is very small, only 5 watts. The performance and memory capacity that can not be compared with a standard computer. In, using only 300 MHz processor and 16 MB of memory. the hard disk use with 64 MB of SDRAM. Therefore, the operating system that use Linux are stored in the memory capacity of Compact Flash additional 1 GB. Space Cube is also equipped with standard peripherals such as ports for LAN (local area network), USB, Ethernet, and VGA. Jack to accommodate speakers and headphones are also available.
In fact, he has a special port called SpaceWire. Port is the interface standard used in computers special space program NASA, ESA, and JAXA. Through the port, the Space Cube can be connected to the computer system third the space agency.
If the window command typewritten "xeye" will be out of a pair of eyes blinking cursor movement on the screen.
Space Cube is currently marketed in the commercial start in Japan. Outside Japan, the Space Cube will be sold company called Star Dundee, the company formed Space Systems Research Group at the University of Dundee, Scotland.
After the fiturs adjusted, the Space Cube will be sold around 2,750 U.S. dollars. Utilization is expected to be more knowledgeable with the support of the community and the developers SpaceWire technology.
If the window command typewritten "xeye" will be out of a pair of eyes blinking cursor movement on the screen.
Space Cube is currently marketed in the commercial start in Japan. Outside Japan, the Space Cube will be sold company called Star Dundee, the company formed Space Systems Research Group at the University of Dundee, Scotland.
After the fiturs adjusted, the Space Cube will be sold around 2,750 U.S. dollars. Utilization is expected to be more knowledgeable with the support of the community and the developers SpaceWire technology.
