Kontron has released today its new dual port 10 Gigabit XMC402 mezzanine card. OEMs and system operators can leverage the new XMC card to upgrade their communication structures quickly and cost-efficiently to 10 Gigabit bandwidth. The new Kontron XMC402 features the 10 Gigabit Intel Ethernet Controller X540 and incorporates two copper interfaces. Existing infrastructures with common CAT6+ cables are sufficient to establish 10 Gigabit interconnect...

Kontron today introduced a new, powerful series of COM Express Computer-on-Modules (COMs) that enable cost-effective development of graphics-intensive small form factor (SFF) applications. Based on the AMD Embedded R-Series accelerated processing unit (APU), the Kontron COMe-cTH6 features dual and quad core processor options that give designers up to 2.0 gigahertz (GHz) of enabling high performance graphics and parallel processing capabilities wi...

At the electronica trade show (hall A6, stand 506) Kontron announces the extension of its Computer-on-Module portfolio with a new family of COM Express compliant Power Architecture processor modules with Freescales QorIQ 32bit P2020 (COMe-cP2020) and the 64bit P5020 (COMe-cP5020) processor. The Kontron COMe-cP2020, is especially suited for low-power, deeply embedded number crunching systems which do not require graphic functionality, but instead,...

The Kontron Panel PC familiy V Panel Express is now available with the Intel Core i7 dual-core processor. Compared to its predecessors, this version offers nearly double the performance and is ideally suited for industrial high-performance applications. While increasing the performance, the system remains fanless - positioned for deployment in harsh industrial environments.

For the accelerated development of custom-made, high-availability switches, today Kontron has introduced the world's first 10G/1G Ethernet Switch Core Modules providing all essential interfaces on a standardized footprint. The Kontron ESC1600/ESC2404 Modules are the first of a series of application-ready Ethernet switching building blocks, enabling developers of individual high-performance switches to drastically save on development costs.

Kontron has introduced a low-energy and cost-effective version of its ETX 3.0 Computer-on-Module ETX-OH. The new ETX 3.0-compliant Kontron ETX-OH T16R incorporates the new AMD Embedded G-Series APU T16R, which features an extremely low average power consumption of only 2.3 Watts. While operating at the same power consumption level as the AMD Geode-LX-based solutions, it delivers up to three times the level of performance.

Kontron today launched its first ultra low power, low profile ARM-based Computer-on-Module specifically designed to extend the proven and scalable Computer-on-Modules-based usage model to new modules with ARM and SoC processors. The new Kontron Computer-on-Module, designated the Kontron ULP-COM-sAT30, offers a low profile solution that measures 82mm x 50mm and integrates NVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad Core ARM 1.2 GHz technology.

At Innotrans in Berlin, Germany, 18.-21st September, Kontron is launching a new on-board computer to bring buses, commerical vehicles, mobile construction, agricultural and industrial machinery to the cloud. With the application-ready cellular connectivity, the flexible processor options and variable I/O interfaces, the rugged Kontron vehicle computers MICROSPACE MPCX60 can be used for a multitude of widely differing tasks in public transport veh...

Kontron have topday revealed the introduction of the next-generation Digital Signage Evaluation Kit-12. The Kontron DSEK-12 is designed to help streamline the digital signage development and the evaluation process allowing OEM designers and advertisers alike to reduce the time to deployment and costs.

Kontron announced that it has achieved the IRIS Revision 02 certification, a compliance developed by the independent association of European railway industries UNIFE. The IRIS certification attests that Kontron complies with international unified quality standards and fulfills the highest demands for reliability and lifecycle management of the railway industry.

Kontron lance une nouvelle carte porteuse de référence pour modules processeurs (Computer-on-Modules ou COM) de formats COM Express Basic et Compact, à brochage de Type 6. La carte COM Express Reference Carrier Type 6 est spécifiquement conçue pour développer des produits novateurs de petit format (SFF ou small form factor), et supporte par conséquent toutes les interfaces d'avenir pour applications de petite taille et /ou portables. De fo...

Kontron have unveiled the new embedded Mini-ITX motherboard KTA70M/mITX based on new AMD Embedded R-Series Accelerated Processing Unit and AMD A70M controller hub for rich media embedded applications.

Kontron today released its first embedded ARM based motherboard in the Mini-ITX form factor (170mm x 170 mm). The Kontron KTT30/mITX is equipped with NVIDIA's Tegra 3 super processor and combines outstanding media performance with particularly low power consumption.

Kontron today announced that it has received PTCRB certification on its KM2M800 family of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Smart Services Developer Kits. PTCRB certification ensures that the GSM/W-CDMA devices within the Kontron KM2M800 family are compliant with the defined technical specifications in the NAPRD to meet network operator requirements for safe operation.

Kontron today previewed its open pluggable specification (OPS) compliant solution based on the 3rd generation Intel Core processors at the 4th Annual Shanghai International Digital Signage & Touch Technology Show. Giving OEMs the cutting-edge features and capabilities needed for more intelligent digital signage systems, Kontron's OPS solution will deliver excellent performance per watt ratios, an increase in graphics and computing performance, up...

Today, Kontron has announced its new embedded motherboard, the Kontron Flex-ATX KTQ77/Flex, built on the 3rd generation Intel Core processors. With long-term availability, up to 20% enhanced computing power, 50% more graphics performance and up to 40% overall increased performance per watt compared to designs based on the 2nd Generation Intel Core processors, it is Kontron's highest performing ATX-compliant embedded motherboard to date.

Today Kontron announced the new 6U CompactPCI processor board CP6004-SA that sets new performance-per-watt standards for high-end applications. Based on the Intel QM77 Express Chipset and scalable up to the quad-core 3rd generation Intel Core i7-3615QE processor with 4 x 2.3 GHz (3.3 GHz in Turbo mode) the new boards provide up to 20% enhanced computing power and increased performance per watt compared to designs based on the 2nd generation Intel...

Today Kontron has launched a new reference carrierboard for COM Express basic and compact Computer-and-Modules with pin-out type 6. The Kontron COM Express Reference Carrier Type 6 is specifically designed for the development of innovative SFF applications and supports all future-oriented interfaces required in small and portable applications.

Kontron announced today its new 3rd generation of 3U OpenVPX single-board computers with latest interface technology based on the 3rd generation Intel Core i7 processors. They are the first 3U OpenVPX SBCs with native support for 10 Gigabit Ethernet and PCI Express 3.0 to meet and exceed even the highest bandwidth demands of network centric military, aerospace and transportation applications.

Kontron welcomes the recent PCI Industrial Manufacturers Group news of the official adoption of the COM Express mini form factor under the overall COM Express specification. Until this adoption, Computer-on-Modules matching the now official “mini” standard were commonly referred to as nanoETXexpress.