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Kontron supports COM Express COM.0 R 2.0 with a comprehensive COM Express Computer-on-Modules portfolio
Kontron announced today full support of the recently launched PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group (PICMG) COM Express COM.0 R 2.0 specification. As a member of PICMG, Kontron has been active in the development of the COM Express COM.0 R 2.0 specification. The new COM Express specification COM.0 Revision 2 further leverages the development of applications, improving time-to-market and TCO
WithWith the new compact form factor and pin-outs defined in the COM Express COM.0 R 2.0 specification, we accomplished the implementation of all the features offered by the new processors into future-proof connector types. Customers can fully benefit from the enhanced graphics capabilities and on-board support for three dedicated digital display interfaces, plus the projected USB 3.0 interface, upgrade to PCI Express Gen 2, as well as from new serial interfaces. This accelerates the development of even more dedicated embedded platforms, explains Dirk Finstel, CTO of Kontron.
Kontron will soon launch new Computer-on-Modules with the newly defined pin-outs type 6 and 10. The upcoming type 6 module Kontron ETXexpress-AI will feature three dedicated digital display interfaces configurable to SDVO, DisplayPort, and HDMI/DVI for flexible display connection and a total of 23 PCI Express Gen 2 lanes, providing more native display options and higher serial bandwidth. Pin-out type 10 is especially predestined for use on ultra small Computer-on-Modules such as Kontron's nanoETXexpress family, extending graphics capabilities with dual display support for the development of SFF designs for innovative, handheld applications. These new Kontron Computer-on-Modules will add to the existing comprehensive portfolio of long-term available Kontron COM Express type 2 and type 1 Computer-on-Modules. Kontron will also provide corresponding evaluation boards for these new COMs. For upcoming Kontron COM Express Computer on-Modules, Kontron will of course continue to provide type 1 or type 2 pin-outs, so that customers can benefit from the enhanced features of upcoming processor technologies without having to adapt their carrier board designs to the new, legacy free pin-out types.