Kit makes embedded IoT development 'quick & easy'

With this kit, congatec says that developing an IoT demo system takes a matter of minutes. 

The kit comes with congatec’s conga-QA3 Qseven COM based on the Intel Atom E3827 processor (XM cache, 1.6GHz, XW TDP). A space-saving single-chip processor and low power consumption make this suitable for fanless designs in applications that require enhanced IoT connectivity. These include, for example, M2M and motion control applications for industry 4.0, gateways, or system and control monitoring in smart home automation. 

The Qseven module comes with 2GB of DDR3L memory and up to 16GB eMMC 4.5 for mass storage. Thanks to native USB 3.0 support, the module achieves fast data rates with low power consumption. A total of six USB 2.0 ports are provided, one of which supports USB 3.0 SuperSpeed. Three PCI Express 2.0 lanes and two SATA interfaces operating at up to 6Gb/s enable fast and flexible system extensions. The Intel Gigabit Ethernet Controller i210 ensures outstanding software compatibility. An I2C bus, an LPC bus for easy integration of legacy I/O interfaces, and Intel High Definition Audio complete the feature set.

The combination of a 70x70mm Qseven module with a processor from the Intel Atom E3800 family and an IoT baseboard results in an ultra-compact hardware kit. Use of the Intel Atom processors further ensures that the embedded PC features extremely low power consumption while providing the highest performance. The integrated Intel Gen 7 HD graphics sets standards for graphics-intensive applications in the low-power segment. The compact baseboard design and the many interface options and functions enable fast and cost-efficient implementation of powerful, yet passively cooled embedded systems, such as box PCs and customised solutions.

In combination with the validated package of “Intel Gateway Solutions for IoT”, the conga QA3 provides a pre-integrated and open platform to bring secure IoT solutions quickly to market.