congatec conga-TS370 COM Express Type 6 Computer-on-Modules

congatec has introduced the conga-TS370 COM Express Type 6 Computer-on-Modules in parallel with the launch of the 8th Generation Embedded Intel Xeon and Intel Core processors. They propel the 35–45 W TDP class of COM Express Type 6 modules to a high level of embedded computing, offering up to six cores, 12 threads and a turbo boost of up to 4.4 GHz.

Tests from congatec suggest that the six-core modules offer 45–50% more multithread and 15–25% more single-thread performance, compared to 7th Gen Intel Core processor-based variants. System designs achieve high bandwidth at low power consumption, leading to high system efficiency. Target applications are high-performance embedded and mobile systems, industrial and medical workstations, storage servers and cloud workstations, media transcoding and edge computing cores.

The modules are available with six-core Intel Xeon and Intel Core i7 processors, or quad core Intel Core i5 processors in a 35 to 45 W cTDP envelope and up to 32 GB DDR4 2666 memory with ECC option. The integrated Intel UHD630 graphics supports up to three independent 4k displays with up to 60 Hz via DP 1.4, HDMI, eDP and LVDS. Designers can switch from eDP to LVDS purely by software without any hardware change.

The modules feature high-bandwidth I/Os including 4x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), 8x USB 2.0 and 1x PEG and 8 PCIe Gen 3.0 lanes for powerful system extensions including Intel Optane memory. All common Linux operating systems as well as the 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 10 IoT are executable.

The modules feature with extended long-term availability of over 10 years, as well as enhanced security features including Intel Software Guard extensions, Trusted Execution Engine and Intel Platform Trust Technology. Their service package includes personal integration support, an extensive range of accessories, and standardised or customised carrier boards and systems.