Kontron COMe-cCT6 COM Express computer-on-module

The COM Express compact computer-on-module COMe-cCT6 is said to be an energy efficient, entry-level, multicore module based on next-generation Atom processors with 32 nm technology.

The module is available in three multicore performance levels, up to 2x 1.86 GHz, with an increased performance per watt ratio.

Compared with platforms based on the second generation of Atom processors, it offers twice the graphics capability, up to 28% higher processor performance and half of the processor thermal design power.

The pin-out type six definition enables the module to provide these increased capabilities via a scalable interface range that offers suitable options for cost and power sensitive applications.

The device is equipped with 2x 1.6 GHz or 2x 1.86 GHz Atom processors (N2600, N2800 and D2550), the NM10 Express chipset and up to 4 GB of fast, on-board DDR3 800/1600 system memory. The integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3600/3650 enables 1080p playback of MPEG4 Part 2, VC-1, WMV9 and H.264 videos, with minimum processor load.

The module provides HDCP support via HDMI 1.3a and DisplayPort 1.1, enabling BluRay playback. OEMs can also connect monitors via the common LVDS and VGA interfaces. High definition audio complements the multimedia features. There are two SATA II 300 MBps interfaces, eight USB 2.0 ports, gigabit ethernet and three PCI-Express x1 lanes for custom extensions. On-board flash memory is available as an option.

It supports a wide range of operating systems including Wind River VxWorks 6.8, Linux, Windows XP, XPe, WEC 7 and WES 7, where Windows 8 support is planned.