Robust boards ready for IoT implementation

24th February 2015

Kontron AG

Mick Elliott

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Datasheet

Kontron has used the Embedded World exhibition in Nuremberg to launch the COM Express computer on module COMe-cBL6 and the mini motherboard mITX-BDU-U. They come with fifth generation Intel processors and Intel Celeron processors. Both boards are suitable for a variety of applications that require multi-touch display screens or maximising limited power consumption.

These include human machine interfaces used in automation or medical image processing, industrial table PCs for logistics, retail and production markets, surveillance and security systems, digital signage and point of sale.

The COM Express Computer-on-Module Kontron COMe-cBL6 with pin-out type 6 is highly scalable and covers a wide area of requirements utilising Intel Core i7 processors to Intel Celeron processors. Intel’s latest 14nm process technology, the 5th generation Intel Core processors have faster CPU performance, higher graphics performance, and low energy consumption. Up to 8 GB of energy-efficient DDR3LRAMs satisfy even the highest memory demands. Optional soldered memory can withstand the most rugged and robust applications.

State-of-the-art multi-display designs can be connected via three independent display ports. Two have been implemented as DP++ (DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI) and one as a Dual-Channel LVDS. 4x SATA ports with 6 Gbit’s, 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE), 2x USB 3.0 and 6x USB 2.0 are provided as standard interfaces. Application-specific extensions on the carrier board can be attached quickly via a fast 1x PCIe x 4 port.

In addition, support of multi-voltage power units (8.5 to 20 V) and the smart battery system MARS simplifies mobile and battery-operated designs. The COM Express Computer-on-Module Kontron COMe-cBL6 supports Microsoft Windows 8.1u and 7, WEI8.1, WES7 as well as Linux and VxWorks. mITX in detail: Kontron’s Motherboard mITX is an embedded, low powered Motherboard with Intel 5th generation 14nm Core processors i7, i5, and i3,

This ultra-thin profiled Motherboard provides a low powered platform with 15W CPUs in 23mm envelope. It can be powered by a 12 volt Notebook style power adapter or an internal 12 volt connector. The mITX supports 3 independent display pipes via 2 x Display port and LVDS.

With 4 USB 3.0 and 3 USB 2.0 ports, multiple device connections are supported. Two GE LAN ports and 3 SATA III ports supporting RAID levels 0 & 1 are provided as standard interfaces. There are also 2 DDR3L SO-DIMM sockets supporting 16G DDR3 memory. Kontron’s mITX supports Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Linux operating systems. As with all of Kontron’s Motherboards, the mITX-BDU-U has up to 7 years availability.

Production of both the COMe-cBL6 and the mITX-BDU-U with full software support is planned for Q2/2015.