Thin Client

A thin client is a low-cost and centrally-managed computer devoid of CD-ROM players, diskette drives, and expansion slots. The term derives from the fact that small computers in networks tend to be clients and not servers. Since the idea is to limit the capabilities of these computers to only essential applications, they tend to be purchased and remain "thin" in terms of the client applications they include. As software as a service (SaaS) gains popularity, it is expected that thin clients will replace desktop PCs in many work and educational environments. In general, they are not as vulnerable to malware attacks, have a longer life cycle, use less power and are less expensive to purchase.

PFT flash and DRAM products are suited for this purpose due to their high quality, performance and reliability.

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KIOSK

In today's busy world, KIOSK machines and mall KIOSKs are growing increasingly popular. For a small monetary investment, a person can open his or her own retail store or business by using a KIOSK and avoid paying large amounts of overhead or high rental fees.

There are two primary KIOSK types. Many shoppers are familiar with the type of KIOSK that is found inside a shopping mall's wide hallway. This small, booth-like KIOSK offers specialty products. Typically, only one or two workers are employed at a KIOSK to operate the register and answer customer inquiries. This type of KIOSK often sells goods from a larger chain store that does not wish to invest in another full-scale store.

A KIOSK can also offer an excellent means of bringing products to rural areas. In these areas, there may be some interest in the product, but not enough to support an entire store's rental, merchandising, and employment costs. In this case, a kiosk can be ideal.

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POS

A point-of-sale (POS) terminal is a computerized replacement for a cash register. Much more complex than the cash registers of even just a few years ago, the POS system can include the ability to record and track customer orders, process credit and debit cards, connect to other systems in a network, and manage inventory. Generally, a POS terminal has as its core a personal computer, which is provided with application-specific programs and I/O devices for the particular environment in which it will serve. A POS system for a restaurant, for example, is likely to have all menu items stored in a database that can be queried for information in a number of ways. POS terminals are used in most industries that have a point of sale such as a service desk, including restaurants, lodging, entertainment, and museums.

PFT DRAM modules and flash products are in high-performance and high-reliability which designs for the demanding needs of POS.

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Single Board Computer (SBC)

SBC is a complete computer built on a single circuit board that contains a complete computer, including microprocessor, memory, Ethernet, I/O, Video and Audio output.

SBC is now commonly defined across 2 distinct arcitectures; they are 1) no slots and 2) support slot. Single Board Computer is of a specific form factor similar to other plug-in cards and is intended to be used in a backplane. Currently the most common variety of SBC in use of a specific form factor similar to plug-in cards and is intended to be used in a backplanem such as PICMG, ISA, PCI, Compact PCI, VME architecture, etc. Backplanes are available with a mix of slots (ISA, PCI, PCIX, PICMG etc), usually totaling 20 or less, meaning it will fit in a 19" rackmount enclosure, or some wallmount compact chassis.

SBCs are often smaller, lighter, more power efficient and more reliable than comparable multi-board computers and most commonly used in industrial situations where they are used in rackmount format for process control or embedded within other devices to provide control and interfacing. SBCs often have memory provided on plug-cards as SIMMs and DIMMs.

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Gaming Machine

Gaming machine development has progressed further in the last several years than in all of the years since their invention. This is especially true of video based gaming machines. No longer are poker hands simply dealt or are keno cards checked off as random numbers are drawn. Bonus games are added and have increasingly sophisticated animation. Video monitors have higher screen resolutions and color depth. And audio has gone from a mono speaker to stereo surround sound. All of this requires increasingly higher processor bandwidth.

Data storage is a fundamental and important component of any gaming machine. PFT flash and DRAM products are suited for this purpose due to their high quality, performance and reliability.

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