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Kontron COMe-cXLi2 User’s Guide
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2 Introduction
2.1 The COMe-cXLi2 COM
The Kontron COMe-cXLi2 Computer-on-Module (COM) extends the COM Express®
specification to include a small module form factor (95 x 95 mm) with the
commonly used COM Express® Type 2 connector for use in extreme environmental
conditions. Each component operates within the E2 industrial temperature
range of -40 to +85°C and meets the tolerances required for high reliability
with respect to shock and vibration resistance. This design enables the
development of energy-saving devices based on the Intel® Atom™ processor Z5xx
T Series and the Intel® System Controller Hub with the secure development
path of an established, future-proof industry standard.
The Kontron COMe-cXLi2 module offers LVDS as well as more sophisticated
graphics support with SDVO. Using the PCI Express* pin-out, SDVO delivers
additional video signals for DVI monitor outputs, SDTV and HDTV television
outputs, and TV tuner inputs to greatly simplify system graphics design.
These special features make this 95 x 95 mm Computer-on-Module ideal for
small, mobile, extremely energy-efficient multimedia devices as well as
mobile test and measurement applications such as those used in
government/military and transportation applications. Other standard features
of the COMe-cXLi2 COMs include: Gigabit Ethernet, Serial ATA, single-channel
LVDS, and USB 2.0 support.
All modules in the Kontron COM Express® compact family are compatible with
the COM Express® standard (Pin-out Type 2) and thus ensure easy
interchangeability as well as design scalability and future migration paths.
The COMe-cXLi2 COM is a complete PC with standard interfaces such as USB and
additional options like sound capabilities, a flat panel interface, and
Ethernet.
2.2 Naming Clarifications
COM Express® defines a Computer-On-Module, or COM, with all the components
necessary for a bootable host computer, packaged as a super-component. The
interfaces provide a smooth transition path from legacy parallel interfaces
to Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) interfaces including the PCI
bus, parallel ATA (PATA), PCI Express*, and Serial ATA (SATA).