ADLINK Technology - COM Express Module with Intel Core i7 / i5 Processor featuring Integrated Graphics and Memory Controller

ADLINK Technology announced the Express-CB, the newest member of the ADLINK Computer-on-Module (COM) family. The Express-CB is a COM Express™ Type 2 module supporting the 64-bit Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 processor with CPU, memory controller, and graphics processor on the same chip. Based on the latest Mobile Intel® QM57 Express chipset, the Express-CB is specifically designed for customers who need high-level processing and graphics performance in a long product life solution.

Outstanding Integrated Graphics Capability
Integrated graphics support includes features such as OpenGL 2.1, DirectX10, and Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology (Intel® DVMT 5.0). Graphics outputs include CRT, LVDS and Embedded DisplayPort. The Express-CB is specifically designed for customers with high-performance processing graphics requirements who want to outsource the custom core logic of their systems for reduced development time. Target applications include: Medical Diagnostic Equipment and Medical Imaging, Portable Medical Devices, Instrumentation, Industrial Automation, Transportation, Data Storage, Infotainment, Gaming, Video Preprocessing, POS and Kiosk.

Featuring the Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 processor supporting Intel® Hyper-threading Technology (2 cores, 4 threads) and up to 8GB of DDR3 dual-channel memory at 1066 MHz, the Express-CB leads the ADLINK COM lineup in overall performance. Intel® Flexible Display Interface and Direct Media Interface provide high speed connectivity to the Intel® QM57 Express chipset.

The Express-CB delivers faster multi-core processor technology that embedded applications require. With integrated high-definition graphics support on the Intel® processor, the Express-CB provides an enhanced graphics core and the required interface support for the embedded market,�� explains Henk van Bremen, Product Director for ADLINK Embedded Product Center. For customers who are searching for a fast time-to-market solution, the Express-CB offers them accelerated development process with high performance and long product life.�� concludes van Bremen.

The new Intel® Core i7 / i5 processor and Mobile Intel® QM57 Express chipset is an integrated two-chip solution that provides the necessary performance-boosting technologies, advanced power management capabilities, improved graphics performance, and enhanced I/O interface functionality needed to power ADLINK��s next-generation embedded solutions,�� says Ryan Parker, director of marketing, Embedded and Communications Division, Intel®.

Express-CB Feature Set
The Express-CB has dual stacked SODIMM sockets for up to 8 GB DDR3 memory. The Intel® Mobile QM57 Express chipset integrates CRT and single/dual-channel 18/24-bit LVDS display output. In addition to the onboard integrated graphics, a multiplexed PCI Express® Graphics x16 (PEG x16) bus is available for discrete graphics expansion, Embedded DisplayPort, or general purpose x8, x4 or x1 PCI Express® connectivity.

The Express-CB features a single onboard Gigabit Ethernet port, up to eight USB 2.0 ports and four SATA 3 Gb/s ports with optional support for RAID 0/1/5/10. Additional storage interfaces include an optional SATA based Solid State Disk (8/16/32 GB), and a single IDE (PATA) channel. Legacy support is also provided for 32-bit PCI, LPC, SMBus and I2C. The module is equipped with an AMI EFI BIOS with CMOS backup, supporting embedded features such as remote console, CMOS backup, hardware monitor, and watchdog timer.