Kontron extends performance and scalability of COM Express Computer-on-Modules based on Intel Mobile GM45 and GL40 Express chipsets
Kontron’s COM Express Computer-on-Modules family ETXexpress now includes three new Kontron ETXexpress-PC SKUs, adding support for the Mobile Intel GM45 Express and Mobile Intel GL40 Express chipsets. Customers benefit from a greater performance range and scalability in Kontron’s extensive COM Express compliant (Basic Form Factor, pin-out Type 2) ETXexpress product line.
Equipped with the Mobile Intel GM45 Express chipset and Intel Core2 Duo T9400
processor, this new version of the Kontron ETXexpress-PC brings the highest
processing power to Kontron’s COM Express Basic Form Factor offering. Kontron’s
COM Express module equipped with the Intel Core™2 Duo P8400 processor pairs
processing power with cost efficiency. The third new Kontron ETXexpress-PC
module SKU, based on the Mobile Intel GL40 Express chipset and 2.0 GHz Intel
Celeron M Processor M575, is ideal for very cost-sensitive applications. All
three new modules feature Kontron’s new highly-efficient power-off S5 Eco state.
The S5 Eco state replaces the conventional S5 mode to reduce the module’s power
consumption to less than 1 mA, which is a reduction by at least factor 200.
Due to its wide chipset and processor range, the expanded family of Kontron
ETXexpress-PC Computer-on-Modules now supports even better the fast and easy
implementation of COTS solutions. Kontron COM Express products represent the
computing core of choice for nearly all high-end applications requiring a full
feature set that is consistent within the family and a dedicated carrier board.
In the infotainment market, they are a perfect fit for POS/POI, electronic
billboards, interactive kiosks, and self-service terminals. Extensive video and
graphics capabilities also make Kontron ETXexpress-PC COMs an optimal solution
for the gaming, entertainment, and hospitality markets where high-definition,
media-rich platforms are essential. These same graphics capabilities make them
well-suited for real-time X-ray imaging and ultrasound devices in the medical
sector. Industrial markets such as RF testing, sound/vibration analysis,
automatic optical inspection, automation, high-end programmable logic
controllers (PLCs), human machine interfaces (HMIs), and panel PCs also benefit
from COM Express modules. In the military market, COMs drive applications such
as training simulators, unmanned vehicles, and portable tactical communications
(C4) devices.
Kontron ETXexpress-PC Computer-on-Modules offer support for up to 8 GB DDR3
system memory and provide an extensive range of I/Os via the COM Express pin-out
type 2 connector: 1x PCI Express Graphics (PEG), 5x PCI Express x1, 4x Serial
ATA with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 functionality, 1x PATA, and 8x USB 2.0 ports along
with Gigabit Ethernet and Intel High Definition Audio. Via the multiplexed PEG
pin out, dual SDVO delivers additional video signals for HDMI and DisplayPort
monitor outputs. There is also continued support for non-PCI Express legacy
components such as plug-in cards via the PCI 2.1 interface. The integrated
Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) makes the Kontron ETXexpress-PC suitable for
data sensitive applications. The 8.5V – 18V wide range power for simplified
power distribution rounds off the feature set.
Samples of the new Kontron ETXexpress-PC Computer-on-Modules are available now.
Series production will start by the end of Q1/2010. They support Linux, VxWorks
as well as the Windows OS family, including Windows Vista, XP, 2000, XPe, CE and
the new Windows 7.
Further information on the new Kontron ETXexpress-PC COM Express Computer-on-Modules
at:
http://www.kontron.com/products/computeronmodules/com+express/etxexpress/etxexpresspc.html
Download PDF about the COM Express concept:
http://www.kontron.com/com-concept
ETXexpress and COM Express explained:
http://www.kontron.com/comexpress
More information about Computer-on-Modules:
http://www.kontron.com/COM
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