The new Kontron Gigabit Ethernet Switch VX3910 offers 3U VPX (VITA 46.x) and OpenVPX (VITA 65) platforms Enterprise-Class Switching functionality with a total of 28 Gigabit Ethernet ports and advanced management features. With its implemented Kontron Embedded Network Technology, which offers the same advanced feature set and operational interfaces across multiple form factors, it simplifies IPv4/v6 inter-and intra-platform networking, reducing bo...

Today Kontron introduced the 6U CompactPCI processor board CP6002 based on the latest Intel Corei7 mobile processor technology. It is designed to bring leading-edge performance with low power consumption and low heat dissipation to a broad range of applications in the communications, military, aerospace, medical, industrial and monitoring systems markets.

Today Kontron announced the PCIe Medical LAN Card, an IEC60601-1 compliant PCIe Gigabit Ethernet card, which can be used for the direct network connection of conventional IT equipment to medical devices. With this card, expensive medical LAN isolators, which otherwise would have to be inserted between the LAN port and a medical device, are no longer needed lowering costs and simplifying overall system design

Through its US subsidiary, Kontron has acquired 100 percent of US company AP Labs Group, which is based in San Diego, California. The group, which has two operating companies, is regarded as one of the leading system integrators in the areas of defense and aerospace. Since its inception in 1984 the company has firmly established itself on the market for the development and series production of highly complex and robust computer systems, as well a...

The new, robust Kontron MicroTCA platforms OM6090D and OM7090D, which conform to MTCA.1, are specifically designed for high-end AdvancedMCs and feature an outstanding 10 Gbit/s Ethernet switched backplane enabling the highest data flow rate. In their maximum configuration, both systems can be fitted with up to 36 Intel XEON processor cores and a full 216 GB of RAM.

Kontron today announced that the panel PC Pico Client has received a Deep Green Editor's Choice award from Embedded Computing Design magazine on April 14, 2010. The Kontron Pico Client was singled out by editors for its ultra-small package and low power consumption making it a noteworthy solution for space and energy-efficient green applications.

Kontron announced today the Kontron MicroTCA platform OM6060, a compact and modular development platform that is configured for the design, evaluation, and test of small, compact, and highly integrated multiprocessor systems.

Kontron expanded its portfolio of long-term available Kontron Industrial Silent Severs (KISS) with a new Quad-Core 2U rack-mount platform in four variants. With the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server KISS 2U KTQ45/Flex, Kontron fills an extremely wide range of requirements for different applications in test and measurement, image processing, process control, video surveillance and gaming.

Designed to enable easy and efficient development and validation of real-time appliances based on the smallest x86 solutions, Kontron introduced the Intel Atom Processor-based COM Express compatible Kontron nanoETXexpress Starterkit for the latest VxWorks platform. This special starter kit is pre-configured with the Kontron nanoETXexpress-SP Computer-on-Module, featuring the Intel Atom Z530 (1.6GHz) processor, and is validated by the Wind River P...

Kontron announced today the fanless Kontron ThinkIO-Solo embedded IPC and the Debian Linux desktop distribution for the Kontron ThinkIO-Duo/-Solo. The extremely compact (70mm deep / 35mm connector level) and maintenance free Kontron embedded IPC ThinkIO-Solo is equipped with an Intel Celeron M processor clocked at 1.06 GHz, 1 GB RAM, up to 4 GB soldered internal flash and 512KB non-volatile memory.

The new RISC-based Kontron Panel PC Pico Client with 5.7 touch screen, which Kontron introduced at Embedded World in Nurnberg, Germany, is an extremely compact, cost-effective and energy-saving industrial panel PC.

The new Kontron 2U Butterfly Backplane xPB-6E5PO for PICMG 1.3-based system designs boasts comprehensive PCI Express Gen 2 support in the smallest of spaces. Compared to competing custom solutions, the PICMG 1.3-compliant standard component offers a more cost-effective and fast system design using COTS components, ultimately helping to accelerate OEMs' time-to-market and reducing total cost of ownership.

Kontron announced the new Kontron CG2100 Carrier Grade Server, with support of the Intel Xeon Processor 5600 series, further extending Kontron's commitment to Telco customers by providing the latest in state-of-the-art rack mount servers. Kontron is also announcing added support for the Intel Xeon processor 5600 series to the existing IP Network Server Kontron NSN2U.

At the Embedded World trade show in Nuremberg, Germany, Kontron announced its centralized Global Software Design Center. This move further extends Kontron's in-house design services for customer applications by offering enhanced, complex software support, helping OEMs reduce time-to-market and improve application quality.

The new Kontron CP6930 6U switch brings 10 Gigabit Ethernet switching to CompactPCI and VME embedded systems and communication networks. With six SFP+ interfaces for 10Gb, two SFP interfaces for 1Gb Ethernet switching on the front and 24 GbE ports on the back, the new switch boosts the performance of VME and CompactPCI systems based on the latest processor boards for intra- and intercommunication. The non-blocking, fully managed L2/L3 switch allo...

Kontron introduced the MICROSPACE MPCX28R an EN50155-certified and TX-compliant Rugged Railway Box PC.. By receiving certification and compliance, Kontron's latest rugged Box PC helps OEMs accelerate their time to market and reduce hardware design costs for their railway applications. The long-term available and - with 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Z530 processor - particularly energy efficient Box PC offers a 1.5 kV isolated power supply and robust M12 in...

Kontron introduced the KIC (Kontron Intelligent Computer) - a family of Box PCs with front and rear interfaces that, for the first time, can be integrated directly into the chassis of devices and machines. Thanks to its second set of interfaces, the IPC requires no additional cabling to the front of the housing and can therefore be faster and more easily integrated into machine designs for low installation costs. By reducing the need for cables,...

The new Kontron ETXexpress-AI COM Express Computer-on-Module offers OEMs a new level of design flexibility thanks to its 32 nm Intel Core i7 / Core i5 processor technology, high energy efficiency, wide graphics support, customizable PCI Express configuration and ECC dual channel RAM to ensure data accuracy. Kontron's new Computer-on-Module offers improved computing and graphics performance in the high-end performance sector.

The Kontron microETXexpress-PV - Kontron's first COM Express Type 2-compatible Computer-on-Module with the new second-generation Intel Atom processor. With Intel's highly integrated two-chip design, dual-core option, and cost-efficient processors, these new modules will accelerate the development of particularly cost-effective ultra-low-power embedded appliances. Beside these new market opportunities it is also a perfect substitute for Intel Pent...

The Kontron ETX-DC Computer-on-Module (95 x 114mm) with 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor N270 is now available with 24-bit LVDS display support. As a result of the upgrade to the ETX-DC design, especially larger display sizes (15-inch and larger) supporting 24-bit only imagery can now be implemented even more efficiently.