Kontron ETX-DC computer-on-module

The Kontron ETX-DC computer-on-module with 1.6 GHz Atom processor N270 is now available with 24-bit LVDS display support.

This allows display sizes of 15″ and larger.

The module ensures that both 18-bit LVDS and SDVO signals can be used together allowing two digital displays to be simultaneously and independently controlled, enabling PCI-based dual-display designs with ISA and LPC expansion options.

The module is a seamless upgrade from existing Pentium M designs that also supported 24-bit LVDS so the latest device supports POI/POS, digital signage, infotainment, gaming, medical and industrial HMI.

The module also offers the advantages of its predecessor, such as low heat dissipation requirements with ~ 10.5 W. This makes it suitable for use in fanless applications in harsh environments, in which passive cooling and sealed housings are necessary. It also offers a better match where high MTBF and/or EMC requirements exist.

The device is based on the 45 nm Atom processor N270 and has a 533 MHz FSB and supports up to 2 GB of SO-DIMM DDR2-SDRAM system memory. In terms of interfaces it offers 2 x SATA, USB 2.0 and a PCI expansion bus along with all other ETX 3.0 standard interfaces including support for ISA as well as LPC.

An optional onboard trusted platform module offers enhanced data security. Integrated graphics enable the operation of dual monitors via 18/24-bit dual channel LVDS for resolutions up to UXGA (1600 x 1200) and SDVO supporting resolutions up to QXGA (2048 x 1536) as well as TV-out.

There is also onboard high-definition audio support for multimedia applications.