CWA-070BR (7" Windows CE Industrial Panel PC)

Windows CE panel PCs (also known as the CUWIN series) provide a more affordable alternative to Windows-based desktop panel PCs, while still offering sufficient performance and functionality to build professional user interfaces in a compact form factor.

Software for the CUWIN series can be developed using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Professional in C++ or C#/VB.NET with the .NET Compact Framework.

The CUWIN series offers several advantages over standard Windows 10/11 systems for industrial applications, including a more cost-effective platform, faster boot times, and a lightweight operating system optimized for stable and reliable operation.

Unlike conventional PC-based systems, CUWIN is designed to withstand unexpected power interruptions without system crashes and maintains dependable performance even in harsh industrial environments.

The CUWIN series has been widely adopted in medical devices, cosmetic equipment, and temperature and humidity control systems, and its reliability has been proven through extensive mass production and long-term field deployment.

• Certifications:
• 7" Color TFT Touch Screen
• 800 × 480 resolution, 260K colors
• Bezel type case
• Windows Embedded CE 6.0
• ARM926EJ-S Core (400 MHz) Processor
• SDRAM 128 MB / NAND Flash 256 MB

FAQ

Q: Why do I need to use Visual Studio 2008 in 2026?
A: That’s a fair question. This product is based on Windows Embedded Compact 7, an operating system that was originally released during the Visual Studio 2008 era. As a result, Visual Studio 2008 is the only supported development environment for this OS. While the toolchain is older, the platform itself is still widely used in industrial systems due to its stability, long-term reliability, and predictable behavior—all critical factors in control and automation environments.

Q: Is this OS still supported?
A: Microsoft has ended mainstream support for Windows Embedded Compact 7.
However, this does not mean the OS is obsolete or unusable. In industrial and embedded systems, long-term stability is often more important than frequent OS updates. Windows Embedded Compact 7 continues to be widely used in many deployed systems because it is stable, predictable, and well-proven in the field. We also provide ongoing product support, documentation, and maintenance for our hardware platforms based on this OS.

Q: Where can I get Visual Studio 2008?
A: Visual Studio 2008 is no longer available through Microsoft’s public download channels. Most customers use an existing licensed copy from their legacy development environment, or access it through Microsoft volume licensing archives or authorized resellers that still provide older tools for maintenance purposes.

In some cases, users are also able to find boxed or legacy license copies through secondary markets such as eBay. If you choose this route, be sure to verify that the license is legitimate and complete. For development, Visual Studio 2008 Professional is typically used with this platform.

[Visual Studio 2008 Evaluation Download]

Q: Which programming language does the manufacturer recommend?
A: We recommend C#.

C# provides a good balance of performance, readability, and development efficiency on this platform.
It is well supported in Visual Studio 2008 and works reliably with Windows Embedded Compact 7, making it the preferred choice for most applications.

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