congatec SMARC 2.0 modules

congatec introduces SMARC 2.0 modules supporting powerful USB C connectivity. The use of the USB-C specification makes USB interconnects even more universally applicable, further standardising the interface set-up of SMARC 2.0-based embedded devices.

System designers can use USB C for standard peripherals from USB 3.1 to USB 1.0 and for connecting displays or even the power supply to the system or peripheral devices, reducing cabling efforts to a single cable. In addition, the current data throughput of up to 5 Gbps in line with the USB 3.1 specification serves as a turbo charger for data-intensive applications.

Based on Intel Atom, Celeron or Pentium processors (codename Apollo Lake), typical applications for SMARC 2.0 designs are handhelds and other mobile devices, in-vehicle devices and stationary embedded and IoT systems with low power and high performance demands.

The comprehensive USB-C functionalities include USB 2.0, USB 3.1 Gen 1 support with data rates of up to 5 Gbps and the alternate modes for Display Port 1.2 (DP-Alt) and USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) supporting a power envelope of up to 100 W.