Computer-On-Module features AMD 690 chipset.
Press Release Summary:
Compliant with COM Express(TM), ETXexpress®-690 offers processing performance ranging from single core 1.0 GHz AMD 2100+ Sempron(TM) processor up to dual core AMD Turion(TM) 64 x 2 TL-52 with 1.6 GHz operation. Performance is boosted further by up to 4 GB dual-channel 667 MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM memory. Equipped with Radeon(TM) X1250 graphics core, ETXexpress-690 includes interfaces that conform to PICMG COM.0 specification Type 2 pin-out, making it suited for kiosk, medical, multimedia, and gaming applications.
Original Press Release:
Kontron Introduces first COM Express(TM) Compliant ETXexpress® Computer-On-Module with AMD 690 Chipset
ETXexpress-690 Impresses with High-Performance and Energy-Efficient AMD Sempron(TM) Single Core and AMD Turion(TM) 64 X2 Dual Core Processors
Eching/Nuremberg, Germany, February 26, 2008 - Today, at the Embedded World in Nuremberg, Germany (Hall 12 / Stand 404), Kontron introduced the high-performance, low power and long life COM ExpressTM compliant Kontron ETXexpress®-690 computer-on-module based on the latest AMD M690T + SB600 embedded chipset and AMD Sempron(TM) single core and AMD Turion(TM) 64 X2 dual core processors.
The COM Express compliant Kontron ETXexpress-690 computer-on-module supports the latest embedded processors from AMD that deliver extreme performance with up to 16 Lane Hyper Transport(TM) support at impressive TDP values of only 9W to 35W. The highly scalable Kontron ETXexpress-690 offers processing performance ranging from the single core 1.0 GHz AMD 2100+ Sempron(TM) processor up to the dual core AMD Turion(TM) 64 X 2 TL-52 with 1.6 GHz. Performance is boosted further by up to 4GB dual channel 667MHZ DDR2 SO-DIMM memory.
The Kontron ETXexpress-690 is COM Express compliant and comes with a host of interfaces that conform to the PICMG COM.0 specification Type 2 pin-out, making it the ideal choice for market segments that require long life availability such as kiosk, medical (i.e. ultrasound), multimedia and gaming. These market segments will benefit not only from the increased computing power and better performance-per-watt offered by the Kontron ETXexpress-690 computer-on-module, but also from increased graphics performance with the integrated Radeon(TM) X1250 Graphics Core as well as PCI Express x8. By conforming to the COM Express specification, Kontron's latest computer-on-module also supports TMDS for DVI or HDMI graphics.
Extensive I/O options are provided by 4 x1, 2 x2 and 1 x4 PCI Express lanes, 10/100/1000 Mbit Ethernet, eight USB 2.0 ports and dual video streaming capabilities to mention just a few. The Kontron ETXexpress-690 computer-on-module also offers continued support for applications requiring PCI and IDE interfaces. Hard drive access is SATA quick thanks to 4 x SerialATA ports, and the Raid 0,1,10 subsystems provide enhanced data safety.
The COM Express compliant Kontron ETXexpress-690 computer-on-module supports Windows XP, Vista and Linux.
For more information, please visit http://kontron.com/ETXexpress-690
For more information on computer-on-modules, please visit: www.kontron.com/COM
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and communication 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: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Embedded and Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. 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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