COM Express Module offers up to 8 GB ECC dual-channel RAM.
Press Release Summary:
Kontron ETXexpress-AI COM Express Computer-on-Module, available with choice of Intel Core i7/i5 processors, offers processor-integrated Intel HD graphics with DisplayPort support. Open GL 2.1 support and accelerated DirectX 10 capabilities are also included for graphics-intensive applications. Various interfaces are provided via COM Express COM.0 Type 2 connector and PCI 2.3 interfaces enable non-PCI Express-compliant components to be integrated. Unit has 8-18 V universal power supply.
Original Press Release:
Kontron ETXexpress-AI: COM Express Computer-on-Module with Improved Graphics and Performance Plus Dependable ECC RAM
Efficient 32 nm processor technology with higher bandwidth and
advanced graphics capabilities for best performance
Eching, Germany - The new Kontron ETXexpress-AI COM Express Computer-on-Module offers OEMs a new level of design flexibility thanks to its 32 nm Intel Core i7 / Core i5 processor technology, high energy efficiency, wide graphics support, customizable PCI Express configuration and ECC dual channel RAM to ensure data accuracy. Kontron's new Computer-on-Module offers improved computing and graphics performance in the high-end performance sector.
The Kontron ETXexpress-AI in the COM Express Basic form factor features the processor-integrated 45nm Intel HD graphics with DisplayPort support. Especially graphics-intensive applications benefit from Open GL 2.1 support and accelerated DirectX 10 capabilities through better and faster visual display. Thus, the new Computer-on-Module is able to achieve up to 2.6 times the graphics performance in comparison to Mobile Intel GM45 and GS45 Express based solutions (according to 3DMark 2006). For safety-critical applications, the Kontron ETXexpress-AI integrates up to 8 GB of ECC system memory and an optional Trusted Platform Module (TPM). The performance of the new Computer-on-Modules is scalable right from the start with a choice of four different Intel Core i7 or Core i5 processors. By integrating the latest 32 nm processor technology for power use efficiency, higher bandwidth, and greater integration, the Kontron ETXexpress-AI COM raises the performance bar compared to solutions based on embedded Intel Core 2 Duo processors. The new module not only speeds up multiprocessing tasks via hyper-threading technology (HTT), but also processes single-threaded tasks much faster thanks to the new Intel Turbo Boost technology. Depending on the processor, this allows individual cores to operate between 25% and 100% above the nominal clock speed without exceeding the defined TDP. OEMs in markets such as gaming, digital signage, network/telecommunications, automation, medical and MAG (military, aerospace, government) who require application-specific customization continue to take advantage of optimized time-to-market and now have an even more secure upgrade path to grow their application's capabilities today and onto future generations.
Overview of the feature set
The Kontron ETXexpress-AI is available with the 1.06 GHz Intel Core i7 620UE, the 2.00 GHz Intel Core i7-620LE, the 2.40 GHz Intel Core i5-520E, and up to the fast 2.53 GHz Intel Core i7-610E Processor. All versions support up to 2 x 4 GB of dual channel DDR3 SO-DIMM modules with ECC and offer a comprehensive range of interfaces via the COM Express COM.0 Type 2 connector: 1x PCI Express Gen 2 graphics (PEG) (also configurable as 2x PCIe x8), 6x PCI Express x1, 4x Serial ATA, 1x PATA, 8x USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, dual-channel LVDS, VGA and Intel High Definition Audio. Additionally, older non-PCI Express-compliant components can be incorporated via the integrated PCI 2.3 interfaces. The integrated Intel AMT 6.0 Active Management Technology enables out-of-band remote management. An 8V-18V universal power supply for simplified power distribution rounds out the feature set.
Operating system support is offered for Windows 7, Windows XP, Linux (including Red Hat Enterprise, SuSE, Red Flag and Wind River Linux) and VxWorks. Evaluation samples of the new Kontron ETXexpress-AI Computer-on-Module are now available. Series production will begin during the first half of 2010.
For more information on the Kontron ETXexpress-AI COM Express, please visit www.kontron.com/products/computeronmodules/com+express/etxexpress/etxexpressai.html
For more information on Com Express Computer-on-Modules, please visit: www.kontron.com/comexpress
For more information on Computer-on-Modules, please visit: www.kontron.com/COM
About Kontron
Kontron, the global leader of embedded computing technology, designs and manufactures embedded and communications standards-based, rugged COTS and custom solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron's diverse product portfolio includes: boards & mezzanines, Computer-on-Modules, HMIs & displays, systems & platforms, and rugged & custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Embedded Alliance and has been a VDC Platinum Vendor for Embedded Computer Boards 5 years running. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com
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