Server-on-modules with high transcoding performance on latest Intel Xeon processors

congatec has introduced two new server-on-modules which have been especially designed for real-time media processing. The new conga-TS170 server-on-modules are based on the latest Intel Xeon E3-1578L and E3-1558 processors. A distinguishing feature of the new modules is the integrated Intel Iris Pro Graphics accelerated by 128MB fast eDRAM and double graphics base frequency for outstanding transcoding and video processing performance. Their new server-on-modules come with an extensive ecosystem including complete board support packages, comprehensive driver and software support, and instantly application-ready carrierboards and evaluation kits, simplifying individual embedded server configurations. Edge and fog computers for industrial IoT applications are one of the two major application areas for the new server-on-modules. Their task is pre-processing and transcoding big data as well as managing and controlling local processes. In close proximity to the field-level such servers are highly responsive and real-time capable allowing both the horizontal and the vertical networking of any industrial IoT-connected smart sensors, actuators and complex equipment and machines. High-level media processing performance brings benefits to numerous application fields. Examples are autonomous driving, drone control, vision-based robotics as well as self-learning machines with complex deep learning algorithms and neuronal network structures, which also profit from the high-level media and GPGPU processing capacities of the new Xeon processors. Equally important is the second field of application where densely packed servers in content delivery networks at carriers, service or third party providers are used for high-quality and high-density video transcoding to provide end-users a best quality experience. These networks featuring carrier-grade availability and durability are implemented in commercial media streaming and video conference systems as well as a variety of new video-based security and surveillance applications, which can also be used for virtual vision in maintenance and service applications.