Kontron launches ETX-DC Computer-on-Module
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Kontron UK product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team
Sep 30, 2008
Kontron has launched the ETX-DC Computer-on-Module, based on the 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor N270 that Intel has incorporated into the Embedded Roadmap.
The Kontron ETX-DC Computer-on-Module delivers an optimal balance between excellent performance and very low power.
With 2.5W TDP for the processor, 6W TDP for the Intel 82945GSE Graphics Memory Controller Hub and 1.5W TDP for the Intel I/O Controller Hub 7-M (ICH7-M), the Kontron ETX-DC Computer-on-Module requires a maximum TDP of 12-15W.
Thus, it can be used for POS and industrial control applications, as well as in harsh environments that require passive cooling and completely sealed housings.
The module also makes it easier to implement applications with high demands for MTBF and/or EMC.
OEMs in the POS, Kiosk, digital signage, infotainment and gaming markets, as well as industrial HMI and measurement and control sectors also benefit financially from the best-in-class MIPS per cent ratio of the new Computer-on-Module.
The new Kontron ETX-DC with the 45nm Intel Atom processor N270, which is also targeted at 'netbooks' (small notebooks), is a good match for designs based on ETX Computer-on-Modules because it is based on proven chipset technology and offers the highest degree of hardware and software compatibility, all of which make the ETX-DC easy to implement.
The new ETX 3.0 Computer-on-Module based on the 45nm Intel Atom processor N270 has a 533MHz FSB and supports up to 2Gbit of DDR2-SDRAM SO-DIMM.
In terms of interfaces it offers 2 x SATA II in accordance with the AHCI standard (AHCI=Advanced Host Controller Interface) including Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and staggered spin up, as well as hot plugging, USB 2.0 and PCI extension bus along with all the other ETX 3.0 standard interfaces.
There is also continued ISA support for older applications.
New applications with performance requirements similar to ISA mostly use LPC.
The Kontron ETX-DC also supports this bus alternative.
The optional onboard Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) provides enhanced data security.
Integrated graphics offer SDVO and support resolutions up to QXGA (2048x1536) via CRT, dual screen via LVDS for resolutions up to UXGA (1600x1200), as well as TV-out with HD resolution.
There is also onboard HD Audio conforming sound for multimedia support.
With the S0/S3(coldandhot)/S4/S5 suspend modes, the latest Kontron ETX 3.0 Computer-on-Module offers maximum energy savings.
The Kontron ETX-DC Computer-on-Module integrates all of these features on a footprint of just 95x 114mm.
A comprehensive range of software add-ons as well as design guides and sample layouts (supplied with all Kontron Computer-on-Modules) simplify the development of customer specific carrier boards.
The new Kontron ETX-DC Computer-on-Module is available now and supports Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XPe, Windows CE, as well as Linux and VxWorks.
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