COMe-bEP7 industrial-grade computer-on-module launched

Featuring four to 16 cores, Kontron’s new COMe-bEP7 Type 7 module offers memory with up to four SODIMM sockets delivering 128GB DDR4 RAM. Networking capabilities and connectivity are provided with four 10GbE interfaces and up to 32 PCIe Gen 3 lanes. Furthermore, an optional onboard NVMe can be integrated in addition to the two SATA ports.

Measuring only 125x95mm and designed for use with a carrier board, the robust Kontron COMe-bEP7 is suited for a range of headless (no display) high-performance server applications. These include embedded edge and micro servers, medical imaging, 5G, AI, machine learning/camera inspection and test and measurement.

“For a broad spectrum of high-performance server applications, our new COMe-bEP7 server-class module offers a versatile and scalable solution which will meet the requirements of many OEMs and developers when it comes to robust design, comprehensive high-speed connectivity, maximum memory and overall cost-effectiveness,” said Maria Wilde, Product Portfolio Manager at Kontron.

The industrial-grade COMe-bEP7 module is capable of operating in harsh envionments from -40°C to +85°C and includes four USB 3.1, four USB 2.0 as well as LPC, SPI Flash, SMB, Dual Staged Watchdog and RTC. Additional special features include a Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) for maximum security. A COM Express eval carrier Type 7 is also available.