Computer-on-Module suits extended temperature applications.
Press Release Summary:
Offered as Basic form factor COM Express(TM) Type 2 module, Kontron ETXexpress®-PC-XT uses only components that function under industrial temperature E2 range requirements from -40 to +85°C. Shock- and vibration-resistant design has soldered 45 nm Intel® Core(TM) 2 Duo processor and Intel GS45 chipset as well as extensive connectivity, I/O, and expansion capabilities. Industrial-grade, by design module eliminates risk of failed system in field and supports up to 8 GB DDR3 system memory.
Original Press Release:
Kontron Expands its Industrial Temperature Computer-on-Module By-Design Product Line with New ETXexpress®-PC-XT
Redesigned from the component level, new module meets the extreme temperature requirements of military-aerospace, transportation and outdoor signage applications
Poway, CA - Re-engineered for proven functionality in extended temperature applications, Kontron today announced the expansion of its industrial temperature Computer-on-Module "by-design" product line with the new Kontron ETXexpress®-PC-XT. The new Basic form factor COM Express(TM) Type 2 module, which is a sister product to the commercial-grade Kontron ETXexpress®-PC module that features the 45 nm Intel® Core(TM) 2 Duo processor and Intel® GS45 chipset, has been redesigned using only components that will be functional under industrial temperature E2 range requirements from -40 to +85 °C. The Kontron ETXexpress®-PC-XT meets growing customer demand for embedded computing solutions that provide high reliability in extreme environmental operating conditions that can range from very high to very low temperatures typically experienced in a military-aerospace, transportation and outdoor signage applications.
Enabling companies to reduce time-to-market with a COTS solution, this true industrial-grade "by design" module eliminates the risk of a failed system in the field and is an optimal alternative to screening commercial-grade products. Customers also alleviate the investment in 100% screening needed in commercial-grade modules with a "by design" product. For critical system applications that have constant or repeated exposure to extreme temperatures or temperature fluctuations, Kontron ensures that all ETXexpress®-PC-XT components are fully industrial temperature rated and are vendor-confirmed to withstand temperatures from -40°C to +85°C. In addition, the modules offer a high shock and vibration-resistant design with a soldered processor and chipset. As a further resource to its customers, Kontron has also qualified a number of memory and cooling products for a complete extended temperature solution.
The Kontron ETXexpress®-PC-XT Computer-on-Modules provide an extensive range of I/O features such as 8x USB 2.0 for external peripherals, 5x PCI Express® x1, PCI Express x16 Graphics, integrated graphic support for GEN4 technology, 4x Serial ATA with RAID functionality as well as Gigabit Ethernet and Intel® High Definition Audio. It also supports up to 8 GB DDR3 system memory and provides a stacked DDR3 SO-DIMM socket on top side of module for greater design scalability.
The Kontron ETXexpress®-PC-XT Computer-on-Module is available now in North America. It supports 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(TM) Computer-on-Modules at: http://us.kontron.com/products/computeronmodules/com+express/etxexpress/etxexpresspcxt.html
Download PDF about the COM Express(TM) concept: www.kontron.com/com-concept
More information about Computer-on-Modules: 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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