Company Overview
ITOX Applied Computing
Headquartered in East Brunswick, New Jersey, ITOX Applied Computing (www.itox.com) is the United
States affiliate of DFI, Inc.
Since its founding in 1987, the company has been recognized nationwide as a leading supplier of x86
embedded motherboards and SBCs for use in light industrial and special OEM environments including
voice messaging, medical electronics, industrial control, security & surveillance, telecommunications,
ATM/POS, digital signage, gaming and kiosk systems.
As an independent ISO 9001:2000 registered firm, ITOX distributes and supports both standard and
custom-designed boards, including ATX, microATX, Mini-ITX, and small form-factor SBCs. ITOX is
committed to supporting customer requirements and continues to provide motherboards incorporating
legacy ISA slots, along with PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express bus support
The DFI-ITOX Connection
Founded in Taipei, Taiwan in 1981, DFI, Inc. is one of the world's "Top 10" manufacturers of
motherboards for use in the home and office PC marketplaces.
DFI's applied computing products division (DFI-ACP) produces long-life, revision-
controlled motherboards and SBCs distributed under the ITOX brand name for
the demanding x86 embedded systems community. All DFI, Inc. and DFI-ACP's
products are manufactured at the company's ISO 9001:2000 registered facilities
under the supervision of a dedicated 80-member engineering and R&D staff.
As a result, DFI-ITOX is well respected worldwide for its ability to:
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Consistently meet customer requirements for innovative motherboard designs
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Mass-produce 300,000 commercial motherboards on a monthly basis
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Deliver revision-controlled products with availability for a minimum of five to seven years
In addition, as an Associate member of the Intel® Embedded and Communications
Alliance (IECA), DFI-ITOX is an active member of a cooperative community of
developers and providers that is dedicated to producing high-quality modular,
standards-based building blocks, platforms and solutions for the communications and
embedded market segments.
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Strict Revision Control
ITOX is strongly committed to revision control and wherever possible utilizes the same components
across its entire product line. In fact, all key components are selected based on their long-term
availability and functional criteria. This focused attention to product selection insures few revision
changes over the product's life-cycle.
When change to a critical component becomes necessary, ITOX performs extensive testing to ensure
the revision implementation does not affect form, fit, or functionality of the product. In addition, all
product changes are documented and tracked through a strict Engineering Change Order (ECO)
process that includes issuing of Technical Information Bulletins (TIBs) informing all customers of the
impending changes. Furthermore, revisions to Custom and Semi-custom (OEM/ODM) products are
only performed after customers have been thoroughly consulted and their consent is granted.
Long Life Cycle
To insure continued long-term product availability, only processors and chipsets listed on the Intel®
Embedded Architecture Roadmap are considered for new product designs. In addition, DFI-ITOX uses
its resources to carefully monitor all critical components, and schedule large-volume purchases before
availability falls in jeopardy. These controls allow ITOX to provide its motherboard products for a
minimum of five to seven years, saving customers the time and expenses associated with testing and
verification processes.
To further minimize the risks associated with discontinued components, ITOX also regularly issues End
of Life (EOL) notices to customers at least six months prior to the product's discontinuance. This
timeframe normally provides ample opportunity for customers to schedule last-time buys and for ITOX
to sufficiently stock the required inventory.
Quality Control
ITOX utilizes an ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System that ensures customers receive only the
highest-quality products. This process includes a complete evaluation, which ranges from functional,
environmental, and shipping testing to life cycle analyses, as well as Quality Reliability Tests that entail
high frequency design analyses and thermal/humidity/vibration/drop testing.
In addition, Quality Improvement Mechanisms are also utilized throughout the manufacturing process.
These include the ongoing use of Material Review Boards (MRB), Internal and External Corrective
Action processes (CAR/SCAR), Engineering Correction Reviews (ECR), and Quality Improvement,
Engineering and Design Review Meetings.
For information on ITOX and its products and services, please visit www.itox.com or contact ITOX at
ITOX maintains the base platform, allowing our customers and
integration partners to stay focused on their true value-add --
"The Application"
