Qseven standard connector offered with long term availability
The Standardization Group for Embedded Technologies (SGET) highly values the long term availability of its standards and the related key components. With regard to Qseven, this especially concerns the 230-pin MXM2 system connector. This was initially designed to work as a cost-effective board-to-board connector for consumer graphics cards and has come close to its end of life in this function.
Qseven is a well-established, legacy-free standard for technology-independent small form factor COMs which includes standardised thermal/mechanical interfaces. Qseven was the first and long-time only Standard which supported x86 and ARM technologies in COM-compatible environments. For developers of small form factor devices this is a strategic and cost saving benefit, as the decision for one or the other hardware does not affect the mechanical design of the devices. This enables risk-free changes between the platforms and a wider scalability by means of cost, performance and specific features.
"We are excited that our member Iriso are now manufacturing and delivering the MXM2 connector, which is vital for the Qseven standard," says Engelbert Hoermannsdorfer, Chairman, SGET. “With this, we are not just facing another, highly qualified manufacturer, but also long term availability of the Qseven standard will be greatly enhanced and backed up.”
“It is a pleasure for us that we can significantly contribute to the long-term future of the Qseven standard with the 10-year supply guarantee for our MXM2 connector,” comments Kazuhiko Akimoto, Deputy General Manager, Iriso.
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