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Paralan Offers EKF Elektronik GmbH Product Line

Feb 9, 2012 – San Diego, CA — Paralan today announced that they are now offering Compact PCI, CompactPCI Serial Boards and PMC boards from the German manufacturer EKF.  EKF provides complete solutions for industrial applications by using the latest in technology, with a focus on high reliability and long-term availability of all products.

Paralan and EKF can provide a wide range of carrier boards, CPU boards, and mezzanine cards. 

“We make it easy for US product manufacturers and system integrators to access and import the full range of computing board solutions from EKF,” explains Marc Brooks, CEO of Paralan. “EKF is world known for the quality of their boards and industrial solutions. They maintain a ISO 9000 certified quality management system with respect to both development and manufacturing.”  

Visit the Paralan Store for EKF Elektronik GmbH products 

More About EKF

Founded in 1972, EKF develops and manufactures CompactPCI® boards and systems based on Intel® low power (mobile) processors. In addition, EKF is currently developing solutions for new standards such as CompactPCI® Serial, incorporating PCI Express® and other high speed technology. Custom specific boards and systems are a growing part of EKF’s extended product portfolio, including ruggedized solutions for industrial temperature range and harsh environments. EKF maintains a certified quality management system according to ISO 9000 with respect to both, development and manufacturing (ISO 9001 & ISO 9002).

More about Paralan

Founded in 1988, San Diego-based Paralan designs and manufactures both off-the-shelf and custom products for industry leaders like IBM, Siemens, Alcatel, Xerox, and Northrop Grumman. Paralan’s products are embedded in computer installations worldwide.

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