congatec conga-TC700 COM Express Computer-on-Modules

congatec has introduced a range of COM Express Compact modules based on the Intel Core Ultra processors. Providing a combination of heterogeneous compute engines, including CPU, GPU and NPU, the new conga-TC700 COM Express Computer-on-Modules are designed to run demanding AI workloads at the edge.

Next to the powerful P-cores and efficient E-cores for general computing and the high-performance Intel Arc GPU for graphics-intensive tasks, the integrated neural processing unit (NPU) called Intel AI Boost contributes advanced neural processing capabilities to the overall computational architecture. The integrated NPU enables the efficient integration of advanced artificial intelligence workloads at lower system complexity than discrete accelerators. This makes the new Intel Core Ultra processor-based computer-on-modules beneficial for combining high-performance real-time computing with powerful AI capabilities in surgery robots, medical imaging and diagnostic systems, where automatically generated critical findings can support medical personnel. Other applications include situational awareness in industrial applications such as inspection systems, stationary robotic arms, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs).

The computer-on-modules with Intel Core Ultra processors (code named Meteor Lake) feature 6 P-Cores and up to 8 E-Core support up to 20 threads, making it possible to consolidate distributed devices onto a single platform for the lowest total cost of ownership. The SoC-integrated Intel Arc GPU with up to 8 Xe Cores and up to 128 EUs can handle graphics up to 2x 8K resolution and ultra-fast GPGPU-based vision data (pre)processing. The integrated NPU Intel AI Boost executes machine learning algorithms and AI inferences efficiently. Up to 96 GB DDR SO-DIMM with in-band ECC at 5600 MT/s contributes to power-efficient high data throughput and low latency.

The modules are supported by congatec’s OEM solution-focused high-performance ecosystem, including efficient active and passive cooling solutions and ready-to-use evaluation carrier boards. Customers can order the modules with pre-evaluated real-time hypervisor technology from Real-Time Systems for virtual machine deployments and workload consolidation in edge computing scenarios. The new conga-TC700 COM Express Compact Type 6 modules support the embedded temperature range from 0 to 60°C and are available in a range of standard configurations.