Kontron ETX-DC - Manual (Page 8)

ETX-DC®/ Introduction
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2 Introduction
2.1 ETX®-DC
The ETX®-DC module brings latest 45 nm technology to the well-established ETX® 3.0 form factor. The Intel® Atom™
N270 processor is well-balanced in terms of power consumption, performance and pricing. Especially, long-term
availability turns ETX®-DC to become a perfect successor for your existing ETX® designs.
With the ETX®-DC, your investments in ETX® designs can be sustained for years. Due to latest technology, your
products become more valuable.
With full support for 18 bit and 24 bit LVDS panels, the ETX®-DC is a full successor for ETX®-PM or ETX®-PM3
ETX® modules are like components, plugged into an application-specific carrier board. They have highly standardized
interfaces and ease scalability and interchangeability. Rapid development and short time-to-market are your benefits.
2.2 ETX® Documentation
This product manual serves as one of three principal references for an ETX® design. It documents the specifications
and features of ETX®-DC. The other two references, which are available from the Kontron Embedded Modules GmbH
Web site, include:
» The ETX® Component SBC™ Specification defines the ETX® module form factor, pinout, and signals. You
should read this first.
» The ETX® Component SBC™ Design Guide serves as a general guide for baseboard design, with a focus on
maximum flexibility to accommodate a range of ETX® modules.
Note: Some of the information contained within this product manual applies only to certain product revisions
(Prev: xxx). If certain information applies to specific product revisions (Prev: xxx) it will be stated. Please
check the product revision of your module to see if this information is applicable.