nanoETXexpress computer-on-module

Kontron has introduced its first nanoETXexpress computer-on-module to pack low power processing performance and high-end graphics capabilities as well as PCI Express and Serial ATA interfaces on a credit card footprint.

The nanoETXexpress-VX8 is the first member of a new scalable family of nanoETXexpress computer-on-modules. Future members will also include nanoETXexpress COMs based on processors and chipsets from other manufacturers.

Designed according to the pin definitions of the COM Express specification, the modules are suitable for the emerging generation of mobile embedded applications that require low power performance and the latest interfaces on the smallest form factor.

This module offers processor performance up to 1.5 GHz, an integrated chipset, up to 400 MHz FSB and up to 1 GB DDR2 RAM. For applications requiring extra graphics performance, there is an integrated graphics processor for accelerated MPEG2 decoding and clear images. Dual Channel 18-/24-bit LVDS provide LVDS resolutions.

The device supports one gigabit ethernet interface, a PCI Express x 1 lane as well as two serial ATA II ports. The two SATA interfaces are designed in accordance with the PICMG COM.0 specification to ensure that the COM’s connectors remain COM Express compatible.