COM uses 4th Gen Intel Core U-series SoC

13th June 2014

DFI

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A COM Express Compact module, designated the HU968, has been launched by DFI. Expanding upon the company's existing Intel Core product line, the U-Series platform has BGA 1168 packaging technology which features smart performance, high speed I/O, and low-power consumption at only 15W TDP. The module's mall form factor of 95mm x 95mm helps save space while providing better connectivity.

The enhanced Intel HD graphics GT series integrated in the processor projects a 24% performance increase over its previous generation. Improvements include rich media, multiple displays, as well as immersive visual experiences to a variety of industrial applications. The VGA, LVDS and DDI graphics interfaces can simultaneously display high definition images in 3 independent displays. Apart from excellent graphics performance, HU968 takes advantage of Intel CoreTM i3/i5/i7 mobile processor technologies that support dual channel DDR3L memory for faster communication between components.

The HU968 module delivers new connection capabilities throughout flexible expansion interfaces, including 1 PCIe x4, 1 PCIe x2, 1 PCIe x1, 10 USB, 3 SATA with RAID 0/1/5, 1 LAN, 2 serial, 1 LPC, 1 SMBus, 1 I2C, and 4-bit input and 4-bit output GPIO for device controls. Offering persistent data storage, the optional onboard SSD is a lot faster than conventional rotating hard disks. The U-series SoC-based platform even adopts the upgraded Intel® Active Management Technology 9.5 (Intel AMT) to reduce manageability cost and enable service providers to manage, repair and protect the networked computing assets better.

All these advantages let the HU968 Compact Type 6 module accommodate to a wide range of industrial applications, especially in space-limited environments requiring flexible I/O, superior performance, and low power consumption, such as industrial automation, healthcare devices, gaming, POS, and kiosk.