Compact Computer-on-Modules leverage x86 processor.
Press Release Summary:
Powered by Intel® Atom™ processor E3800 series, Kontron SMARC-sXBTi Computer-on-Modules consume 5–10 W, operate from -40 to +85°C, comply with SGET specification, and suit compact portable handheld devices. Edge card connectors enable low-profile design, and space accommodates 64 GB on-board SSD for storage of OS and application data. Along with up to 8 GB RAM (ECC optional), features include mobile feature set with 3 UARTs, Intel® Gen 7 Graphics, and various I/O and extension options.
Original Press Release:
Kontron's First SMARC Computer-on-Modules with an x86 Processor
Brand new SMARC modules with Intel® Atom™ processor E3800 series facilitate mini-computers with extremely low-profile and high graphics performance
Eching/Nuremberg — Kontron introduced today its brand new, ultra low-power SMARC Computer-on-Modules with Intel® Atom™ processor E3800 series – the world’s first x86 SoC processor to become available on this low-profile mini-computer form factor (82 mm x 50 mm). The new Kontron SMARC-sXBTi Computer-on-Modules offer excellent graphics, high processor performance and x86 compatibility on the smallest SMARC footprint combined with very low power consumption (5 to 10 watts). Both the flat profile of the module and its mobile feature set are tailored for smallest portable handheld devices. The modules can, however, be deployed in any application where power consumption has to be kept at just a few watts but high-level computing and graphics performance are required.
For the SMARC Computer-on-Module standard, which was primarily developed for performance and interfaces of the new tablet PC processors, to date only ARM processors could be made available, so this launch opens up completely new perspectives for developers in terms of the form factor’s scalability as well as in terms of software re-use and compatibility.
Michael Väth, Executive Vice President Global Sales & Marketing at Kontron, underlines the added value of the SMARC form factor’s high scalability, which Kontron also supports with corresponding porting services between ARM and x86: "SMARC Computer-on-Modules are designed for performance and for the interfaces of the new tablet PC processors, to make them available on Computer-on-Modules for especially small, low-profile embedded designs. First, we focused on ARM-based designs. With the new Intel® Atom™ processor E3800 series, x86 SoC technology is now also possible as a basis for SMARC designs. This drastically increases this mini form factor‘s scalability and we intend to expand this even further in the future."
Engelbert Hörmannsdorfer, Chairman of the SGET Standardization Group for Embedded Technologies e.V., welcomes this Kontron launch: "In my opinion, SMARC modules with Intel® Atom™ processors are highly attractive and the SGET strongly supports the implementation of x86 SoC technology on SMARC Computer-on-Modules. As a standards-setting body for the latest embedded technologies, we have never set up any barriers amongst processor technologies. On the contrary, our aim is namely to provide technological standardization for all these new processor technologies and thus make them attractive for embedded applications. From the outset, the SMARC specification was designed to integrate both processor technologies. It just wasn’t possible to talk about it before the launch of the corresponding processors.”
The Kontron SMARC-sXBTi
The new Kontron SMARC-sXBTi Computer-on-Modules have been developed to comply with the SGET specification and are equipped with Intel® Atom™ processor E3800 series and up to 8 GB RAM, optional with ECC. They support the extended temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, measure only 82mm x 50mm and have an especially low-profile design thanks to the use of edge card connectors. Nevertheless, there is still enough space for up a 64GB on-board SSD to store OS and application data. A highlight of the pin-out is the mobile feature set with 3 UARTs with complete function range also for, e.g., GPS as well as support of the MIPI-compliant serial camera interface (MIPI CSI = Mobile Industry Processor Interface Camera Serial Interface). The powerful Intel® Gen 7 Graphics are carried out via HDMI 1.4 and LVDS (optional eDP) with up to 2560x1600 and 60 Hz to the display. Further interfaces include 1x GbE LAN via Intel® Ethernet Controller I210, 1x USB 3.0 and 2x USB 2.0, amongst others. Customer-specific extensions can be implemented via 2 SDIO and 3 PCIe x1 lanes with 5GT/s. For further features and interface details as well as information on availability see the Kontron SMARC-sXBTi product website.
In addition, Kontron is planning further SMARC Computer-on-Modules based on innovative SoC platforms like the Intel® Quark SoC X1000. Please expect more news later this year.
About Kontron
Kontron is a global leader in embedded computing technology. With more than 44% of its employees in research and development, Kontron creates many of the standards that drive the world’s embedded computing platforms. Kontron’s product longevity, local engineering and support, and value-added services, help create a sustainable and viable embedded solution for OEMs and system integrators. Kontron works closely with its customers on their embedded application-ready platforms and custom solutions, enabling them to focus on their core competencies. The result is an accelerated time-to-market, reduced total-cost-of-ownership and an improved overall application with leading-edge, highly-reliable embedded technology.
Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: http://www.kontron.com/
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