The new conga-MA4 module further improves upon the compute and graphics performance of its predecessors, delivering a new class of performance density. Despite the performance increase, heat dissipation has been reduced to a SDP (Scenario Design Power) of 4 watts, enabling very compact, passively cooled system designs.
Comprehensive support for Microsoft Windows 10 makes the new COM Express Mini modules ideal for system designs running cutting-edge operating systems. The modules also make it easy to connect two 4K displays thanks to the new Intel Gen 8 graphics with up to 16 execution units. The high level of compute and graphics performance is complemented by a full suite of interfaces compatible with COM Express Type 10. This makes the new COM Express Mini modules the ideal choice for low-power, graphics-intensive applications requiring a small footprint. Typical applications include bank tellers, vending machines, and high-performance point-of-sale systems. Additional uses could include medical imaging processing, compact diagnostic workstations, as well as connected industrial controls in IoT environments, and in extremely compact and rugged box PC modules and thin clients.
Users of the new modules benefit from the high level of standardization and scalability of COM Express modules, combined with extensive congatec documentation, industry-standard driver implementations, and support for standard custom integration, further simplifying the design process. congatec supports its products with long-term availability of at least seven years, including software support for UEFI and BSP security updates.
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dual-channel DDR3L 1600 RAM. Integrated Intel Gen 8 graphics enable high-quality visuals at resolutions up to 4K with the latest 3D features, namely DirectX 11.1 and OpenGL 4.2, across two displays. The video engine offers judder-free decoding of compressed H.265/HEVC videos, while also providing maximum CPU offloading and real-time encoding of two H.264 1080p video streams at 60 Hz. Innovative and interactive applications with facial recognition and/or gesture control can also be implemented via the optional connector, which allows for the direct connection of two CSI2 cameras.
The new congatec modules support COM Express Type 10 pin output with 3 PCI Express Gen 2.0 lanes, 1 Gigabit Ethernet, 2 SATA 3.0 drives, 2 USB 3.0 ports, 8 USB 2.0 ports, 2 UARTs, along with I²C, SPI, LPC, and HD audio. Congatec's operating system support covers Linux distributions and Microsoft Windows variants, including Microsoft Windows 10. A wide range of design-simplifying accessories such as heatsinks, mounting plates, and starter kits, as well as SMART battery management modules, complete the congatec offering. The following CPU versions are currently available:
