Kontron Introduces Kontron microETXexpress-PC
IT News Online Staff
2009-03-01
Kontron has announced the new Kontron microETXexpress-PC, which brings high-end 45 nm Intel Core 2 Duo processor performance with optimized power consumption and a full feature set to the smallest COM Express Pinout Type 2 compatible Computer-on-Module.
According to VDC, small form factor Computer-on-Modules are becoming increasingly important and COM Express Type 2 is expected to gain a market share of 72%, making it the de facto standard within the COM Express specification. The Kontron microETXexpress-PC therefore offers the highest investment security for small factor designs.
The Kontron microETXexpress-PC Computer-on-Module is compatible with the COM Express specification, following the Type 2 pin-out in terms of assignment and physical location. This enables developers to follow the secure development path of the established and future-proof PICMG COM Express specification for quickly designing even smaller high-end solutions for a wide range of embedded applications requiring multi-core performance.
These include, for example, 2-in-1 hybrid solutions for simultaneously running two operating systems, applications with sophisticated high-definition graphics such as digital signage and infotainment as well as numerous other data processing intensive applications in the medical, energy, transportation, telecommunication, automation, POS/POI or kiosk sectors.
The compact Kontron microETXexpress-PC is based on the high-performance and low-power 45 nm small form factor (SFF) Intel Core 2 Duo processor up to 1.86 GHz and highly integrated Intel mobile GS45 express chipset for SFF platforms. The microETXexpress-PC packs up to 4 GB of DDR3 SO-DIMM with a FSB of up to 1066 MHz and 6 MB of L2 cache on a compact Computer-on-Module form factor that measures just 95 x 95 mm. Applications that are extremely power sensitive are well served by the Kontron microETXexpress-PC with 1.2 GHz Intel Celeron processor M 722 that offers an optimal performance-per-watt ratio for fanless designs.
Kontron said all applications will benefit from the extremely rich feature set of the microETXexpress-PC Computer-on-Module that includes state-of-the-art system security via the Intel Trusted Execution Technology and an integrated trusted platform module, TPM 1.2, for software and data protection.
For graphics and video oriented applications, the Kontron microETXexpress-PC features the Intel graphics media accelerator (GMA X4500) and doubles the graphics performance compared to previous Intel based Computer-on-Modules. With DirectX 10, PS 4.0 and DVMT 5.0 it supports the latest APIs for demanding 2D and 3D applications. Dual independent displays with resolutions up to 1080p/i are supported as is 18/24 bit LVDS single or dual-channel graphic performance with 1024 MB of graphic memory, an integrated MPEG2 decoder and H.264.
The Kontron microETXexpress-PC also supports the latest graphics interfaces such as HDMI and DisplayPort. With the integrated HDCP 1.2 and Intel High Definition Audio even HDMI compliant applications can be easily implemented. If even greater graphics performance is required, the PEG pinout can be used with application-specific expansion cards.
The microETXexpress-PC offers extensive I/O flexibility with five PCI Express x1, three SATA, one PATA and eight USB 2.0 ports along with Gigabit Ethernet. The bootable PATA enables easy integration of flash storage for operating systems. Like other Kontron Computer-on-Modules, the Kontron microETXexpress-PC complies with the COM Express Extension and therefore supports a wide range power supply from 8.5 V to 18 V.
The compact Kontron microETXexpress-PC Computer-on-Module is available in May 2009 and supports Linux and VxWORKS as well as Windows Vista, Windows XP, XP embedded and CE.
Specifications:
CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo up to 1.86 GHz, 45 nm / Intel Celeron M Processor 722 with 1.2 GHz, 45 nm
Chipset - Intel GS45, Intel ICH9M-E SFF
Audio Controller - Intel High Definition Audio
Common Features - ACPI 3.0, LPC, JIDA support, JRC support
Compliance - Fully COM Express Pin-out Type 2 compatible
Dimensions (H x W x D) - 95 x 95 mm
Ethernet - 10/100/1000 Mbit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel 82567
Graphics - 1 PEG x16, Dual SDVO shared with PEG, HDMI and DisplayPort support
Graphics Controller - Intel GMA X4500 integrated in Intel GS45 (DirectX 10, PS 4.0)
Graphics Memory - up to 1024 MB with DVMT 5.0
Hard Disk - 3 x SATA 300 (AHCI; RAID 0, 1), 1 x PATA
Humidity - Operation: 10% to 90% / Storage: 5% to 95% (non condensing)
Main Memory - Up to 4 GB DDR3 SO-DIMM (800/1066 MHz)
Operating System - Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Embedded, Windows CE, Linux, VxWORKS and others
Panel signal - Single and Dual Channel LVDS 18/24 bit
PCI - PCI 2.3, 32 bit/33 MHz
PCI Express / PCI support - 5 PCI Express x1 (1 PCI Express x4 possible), 1 PEG x16
Power Supply - 8.5 V – 18 V Wide Range Power Supply
Real Time Clock - Real Time Clock
Resolution - LVDS up to UXGA (1600 x 1200 pixels) / CRT up to QXGA (2048 x 1536 pixels)
Special Features - Security Features: TPM 1.2 integrated in ICH9M-E, HDCP 1.2
Temperature - Operation: 0° to 60°C / Storage: -20° to 85°C
USB - 8 x USB 2.0
Watchdog - Watchdog
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