IoT ready modules and motherboards

The COM Express Computer-on-Module Kontron COMe-cBL6 and the mini Motherboard mITX-BDU-U are IoT ready and equipped with 5th generation Intel Core SoC processors as well as Intel Celeron processors.

The COM Express module and the mITX are suitable for various environments that require multi-touch display systems or maximizing limited power consumption. Design examples with such requirements include: human machine interfaces used in automation or medical image processing, industrial tablet PCs for logistics, retail or production markets and surveillance and security systems.

The COM Express Computer-on-Module Kontron COMe-cBL6 with pin-out type 6 is scalable and covers a wide area of requirements using Intel Core i7 processors to Intel Celeron processors. Intel’s latest 14 nm process technology, the 5th generation Intel Core processors have faster CPU performance, higher graphics performance and low energy consumption. Up to 8 GB of energy-efficient DDR3LRAMs satisfy even the highest memory demands. Optional soldered memory can withstand the most rugged and robust applications.

State-of-the-art multi-display designs can be connected through three independent display ports. Two have been implemented as DP++ (DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI) and one as a Dual-Channel LVDS. Four SATA ports with 6 Gb, 10/100/1000 GbE (Gigabit Ethernet), two USB 3.0 and six USB 2.0 are provided as standard interfaces. Application-specific extensions on the carrier board can be attached quickly with a fast PCIe x 4 port. In addition, support of multi-voltage power units (8.5 to 20 V) and the smart battery system MARS simplifies mobile and battery-operated designs.

Kontron The Motherboard mITX is an embedded, low powered Motherboard with Intel 5th generation 14 nm Core processors i7, i5 and i3. This ultra-thin profiled Motherboard offers a low powered platform with 15-W CPUs in a 23-mm envelope. It can be powered by a 12-V Notebook style power adapter or an internal 12-V connector. The mITX supports three independent display pipes through a 2 x Display port and LVDS. With four USB 3.0 and three USB 2.0 ports, multiple device connections are supported. Two GE LAN ports and three SATA III ports supporting RAID levels 0 & 1 are provided as standard interfaces. There are also two DDR3L SO-DIMM sockets supporting 16 GB DDR3 memory.