08-10-2015 | Congatec | Subs & Systems
Congatec has announced the expansion of its portfolio of credit card-sized computer modules by integrating the new 14nm Intel Pentium and Celeron processors (codenamed Braswell) on COM Express Mini modules. The new conga-MA4 module further enhances the computing and graphics performance of their predecessors and offers a new class of performance density. Despite the increase in performance, heat dissipation has been lowered to a SDP (Scenario Design Power) of 4 Watts, enabling particularly compact, passively-cooled system designs.
Comprehensive Microsoft Windows 10 support makes the new COM Express Mini modules ideal for system designs with state-of-the-art operating systems. The modules also make it easy to connect two 4k screens thanks to the powerful new Intel Gen 8 graphics with up to 16 execution units. The high level of computing and graphics performance is complemented by a full set of COM Express Type 10-compliant interfaces. This makes the new COM Express Mini module the ideal choice for graphics-intense low-power applications requiring a small footprint.
Typical applications can be found in high-performance banking, vending and POS terminals. Additional uses could include medical imaging, compact diagnostic workstations as well as IoT-connected industrial controls and in extremely compact and robust box PCs and thin clients, says the company.
