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2 Introduction
2.1 The COMe-cOH# COM
The Kontron COMe-cOH# Computer-on-Module (COM) complies with the newly
updated Rev. 2.0 COM Express® specification that provides for a compact form
factor (95 x 95 mm) and new COM Express® Type 2 and Type 6 connector
definitions. The COMe-cOH# COM design enables the development of graphics-
intensive applications based on the Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) G-Series
Advanced Processing Unit (APU) and the AMD Fusion Controller Hub (FCH) using
the secure development path of an established, future-proof industry
standard, the COM Express® compact form factor and pin-out Type 6.
The Kontron COMe-cOH# module processor has an integrated memory controller
for up to 8Gbytes of single channel DDR3 memory. Support for the latest 3D
graphics is provided by the integrated DirectX®11-capable graphics processing
unit (GPU) within the FCH which also supports display interfaces with a
maximum resolution of 2560 x 1600 VGA and 18-bit single-channel LVDS. With
six PCI Express lanes for flexible configurations, the COMe-cOH# COM is ideal
for multi-interface designs and brings the added benefit of low power
consumption. These special features make this 95 x 95 mm Computer-on-Module a
key solution for applications such as multimedia content delivery, outdoor
digital signage, infotainment kiosks, POS/POI devices, panel PCs, and
professional gaming systems that require high-level graphics performance and
support for the latest APIs like DirectX 11, and where low thermal power
design is also an advantage.
All modules in the Kontron microETXexpress® family are compliant with the COM
Express® standard, compact form factor and follow either the Type 2 or Type 6
pin-out definition. These modules also take advantage of the new Kontron
Embedded Application Programming Interface (Kontron EAPI), which is cross-
platform middleware that is both form factor and operating system
independent. This ensures easy interchangeability as well as design
scalability and future migration paths.
The COMe-cOH# COM is a complete PC with standard interfaces such as USB,
Gigabit Ethernet, SATA 2.0 as well as additional options like high-definition
audio (HDA) and ACPI, I 2 C. The COMe-cOH# COM also supports the MARS and K-
STATION Kontron tools.