Kontron’s partners Diamond Point International, b-plus, ACCES I/O and Microteam has shared the multiple industry breakthroughs enabled by the small nanoETXexpress Computer-on-Module form factor.

For OEM customers, the COM Express COM.0 Type 1 pin-out compatible Kontron nanoETXexpress-SP Computer-on-Module provides investment security as one of the most innovative and future-oriented Computer-on-Modules with extremely compact dimensions based on Intel Atom processors. Kontron has created the Certified Design Partner (CDP) network to give them a head start for fastest time to market.

A key construction element of the Kontron nanoETXexpress-SP is the 220-pin connector that follows the COM Express COM.0 Type 1 standard of the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group. Dirk Finstel, VP of Global Research and Engineering at Kontron said, “nanoETXexpress with its extremely small footprint of 55 x 84 mm and its larger equivalent, the microETXexpress Computer-on-Module form factor, are ideal extensions to the well established COM Express standard since they are 100 percent COM Express compatible. This allows our clients and partners to start their designs straightaway and bring their product to market without delay.”

The extremely small size of the nanoETXexpress Computer-on-Module gives it several advantages. Michael Sieg, Managing Director of b-plus, says, “b-plus has chosen the nanoETXexpress Computer-on-Module form factor in order to enhance solutions for its typical markets of mobile and other low power applications on small footprints which today typically use traditional RISC CPU technology. The new nanoETXexpress Computer-on-Module with it’s intrinsic x86 technology meets or even surpasses the required HW functionalities of this market. At the same time it allows classical SW such as Windows XP and XP embedded to be used for these applications along with WinCE and Linux. ”

Additionally, it has the advantages of using energy-efficient technology that operates on less than 7 watts. The module’s operating voltage ranges from 4.75 to 14 volts, which means it can be directly integrated into existing 5-volt systems or a vehicle’s on-board system with generous storage capacity up to 1GByte DDR2 400/533 RAM on board. It is compatible with all standard industry operating systems such as Linux, VxWorks, Windows XP, XPe and CE that are suitable for standard application software used in, e.g., industrial control technology, communication technology, office automation and gaming. It also offers high-end graphics and HDTV support not previously standard in modules of this size.

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