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| COMe Mini GbE Card for Harsh Environments Diamond Systems has unveiled the EPSM-10GX Gbit Ethernet switch module with managed Layer 2/3 switch capabilities in an ultra-compact COM Express Mini 2.2" x 3.3" (55 mm x 84mm) form factor. Featuring 24 10/100/1000 Mbps copper twisted pair ports and two 10 Gbps SFI ports, the EPSM-10GX is a well suited for use as a building block for creating custom Ethernet switch solutions in a variety of space-critical applications, such as drones, ground and underwater vehicles and robots. The EPSM-10GX offers managed layer 2+ performance (layer 3 capable with software upgrade) via its built-in 500 MHz MIPS processor and comprehensive suite of software features. All features are manageable via any Ethernet port or an auxiliary "out of band" serial interface. The switch operates at non-blocking wire-speed performance, meaning all ports can operate at full speed simultaneously, resulting in a 44 Gbps total throughput capability.
Like a Computer-on-Module, the EPSM-10GX provides the complete core Ethernet switch functionality in a proven solution, vastly simplifying the effort required to design a complete Ethernet switch. The module is intended to be mounted on a carrier board, which requires only the necessary power supplies and "final inch" of magnetics, I/O connectors and SFP+ sockets for the ports.
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NVIDIA GPUs and Xeon D Share COMe Board
Connect Tech has announced the release of its new COM Express Type 7 + GPU Embedded System. This system combines Intel Xeon D (Server Class) x86 processors with high-end NVIDIA Quadro and Tesla GPUs, all in a small form factor embedded system. This V7G system is not a replacement to Connect Tech's VXG Type 6 systems, but rather a next-generation platform that incorporates the new COM Express Type 7 PICMG standard and employs 10 Gbit Ethernet connectivity and expanded PCI Express interfaces.
Embedded system developers can choose from highest-end, highest-performance models or from low-powered models all suitable for high-end encode/decode video applications or GPGPU CUDA processing, Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence applications. This embedded computer exposes all of the latest generation interconnect including: 10 Gbit Ethernet and Gbit Ethernet, USB 3.0 and 2.0, HDMI, SATA III, GPIO, I2C, M.2, Mini PCIe. The system uses PC-style connectors for ease of cabling and packaging.
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COM Express Type 6 Card Sports AMD Ryzen V1000 Congatec has introduced the conga-TR4 COM Express Type 6 module based on the new AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 processors. AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 processors deliver up to 3X more GPU performance than competitive solutions, and up to 2X increase in performance over previous generations . With a TDP that is scalable from 12 W to 54 W, Congatec products based on these new processors can benefit from multiple performance leaps across the TDP range and enormous optimization potential with regards to size, weight, power and costs (SWaP-C) at high graphics performance.
The new conga-TR4 high-performance modules with COM Express Type 6 pinout are based on the latest AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 multi-core processors. These modules offer up to 52% more processor performance, reaching up to 3.75 GHz. Thanks to symmetrical multiprocessing, they also provide particularly high parallel processing performance. They support up to 32 GB energy-efficient and fast dual-channel DDR4 memory with up to 3200 MT/s and optional ECC for maximum data security. CONTINUE READING
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Engineering Samples Roll for Low Power NXP i.MX 6 UL Board
Technologic Systems has announced that their latest Computer-on-Module, the TS-4100, has entered into their engineering sampling program. The TS-4100 is the first Technologic Systems Computer-on-Module to with the NXP i.MX 6 UltraLite processor, featuring a single ARM Cortex A7 core, operating at speeds up to 695 MHz. The NXP i.MX 6UL processors offer scalable performance and multimedia support, along with low power consumption. The board takes full advantage of the integrated power management module to optimize power sequencing throughout the board design. This enables it to achieve 300 mW typical power usage, making this COM well suited for embedded applications with strict power requirements. The TS-4100 is design for industrial embedded applications for medical, automotive, industrial automation, smart energy and more.
The TS-4100 is Technologic Systems' first COM module that can also be a standalone micro Single Board Computer. When powered from the on-board micro USB connector, the TS-4100 does not require a baseboard to operate. The system could be a processing node on a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth network, or with the optional daughter card expansion connector it could interact with other devices directly.
The TS-4100 FPGA includes a ZPU core implementation. The ZPU allows for offloading CPU tasks as well as harder real-time on I/O interactions. The ZPU is an open-source, 32-bit, stack-based CPU architecture that offers a full GCC tool suite. Inside of the TS-4100 FPGA it is given 8 kbytes of BlockRAM and has full access to all FPGA I/O. Additionally, the CPU has shared access to the ZPU BlockRAM. This allows for a larger bi-directional communication channel between the ZPU and main CPU TS-4100, and can be used to reprogram the ZPU on the fly for dynamic applications.
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COM Express Basic SBC Serves Up MX6 ARM Cortex-A9 Processor
Versalogic has announced a new line of production-ready, ARM-based embedded computers starting with the Tetra. This new line of products are complete board-level computers. They do not require carrier cards, companion boards, connector break-out boards or other add-ons to function. Featuring a quad-core i.MX6 Cortex-A9 32-bit processor, a Tetra typically consumes about 4 W of power when operating (not idle). It is ready for off-the-shelf deployment into demanding industrial applications requiring rugged, long-life, power-efficient, industrial temperature rated (-40° to +85°C) solutions. The Tetra is COM Express Basic size (125 mm x 95 mm) and offers a variety of I/O options for rugged, industrial applications. The three quad-core Tetra models feature a wide (8 V to 17 V) power input, making it ideal for 12 V automotive applications. Many applications that require lower power or lower heat dissipation still need very high levels of reliability. Versalogic's 10+ year formal life-extension program ensures long production cycles free from expensive changes and upgrades that come from short, disposable lifecycles.
A variety of on-board I/O includes a Gbit Ethernet port with network boot capability, HDMI and LVDS video output and two USB 2.0 Ports. It also provides serial I/O (RS-232) and a SATA II interface or mSATA, support high-capacity rotating or solid-state drives. CAN Bus, I2C and SPI are also included along with a 6-axis e-compass, and MIPI camera input. The on-board Mini PCIe socket provides flexible expansion using plug-in Wi-Fi modems, GPS receivers, Ethernet, Firewire and other Mini Cards.
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