Rugged embedded PC gives OEMs additional I/O options

Additional tightly-coupled mezzanine features, including a ruggedized compact carrier board and System Interface Board, offer customers increased I/O options to meet specific edge application requirements. This proven modular and flexible platform meets and exceeds the demanding requirements of applications such as rail transportation, military (ground, ship, avionics, unmanned), commercial avionics, oil & gas, outdoor communications or any where small high-compute platforms are required.

Operating reliably in a multitude of conditions including extreme temperatures, shock, vibration and EMI, the Kontron-designed IP67 chassis meets the severe environment operational demands of many industries. The Kontron COBALT base system is powered by a 3rd generation Intel dual core-based COM Express Type 6 module that features ECC, rapid shutdown design, and 100% extended temp screening with the option of removable or fixed SSDs and/or fixed mSATA storage.

Maximising the system's capabilities, the carrier board design minimises overall size and meets higher temperature and shock and vibration conditions. Windows, Linux and VxWorks operating system and software support packages are also available. Supplied in a 139.7 mm x 215.89 mm x 88.89 mm form factor weighing less than 2.5 kg, the Kontron COBALT is a fanless, fully enclosed system that provides efficient thermal management.

Kontron will continue to release application-specific profiles of its next-generation COBALT platform through 2014 and can readily support custom configured solutions as well.