Posted to News on 8th May 2012, 18:11
New COM ExpressStarterkit for small and rugged applications
Kontron is announcing a new COM Express Starterkit with the industrial grade (E2) Carrier Board Kontron COM Express Reference Carrier-i Type10 for ultra small and rugged applications based on COM Express mini Computer-on-Modules with pin-out Type 10. The Kontron COMe Starterkit Ref. Carrier T10 is specifically configured to make evaluation and development of small form factor and mobile applications easy, even for the extended temperature range (-40degC to +85degC).
For an individual Starterkit, only the COMe-mini module and the suitable cooling system have to be selected to immediately begin development, while all other components are preinstalled. In addition to the mini-sized (120mm × 120mm) COM Express Reference Carrier-i Type 10, the Starterkit includes a 7" WVGA touch panel, cables and PSU. The kit is compatible with all COM Express mini Type 10 modules and it unleashes its full potential when used with industrial-grade COMs such as the Kontron COMe-mTT10 to develop by-design rugged applications.
The Starterkit minimises development time and cost by featuring the enhanced interface range of the COM Express Type 10 pin-out including new digital video interfaces (DDI) as well as a CAN Bus and COM ports on an ultra compact footprint. There are also two Mini PCI Express extension slots with USB and SIM card support, which simplify the development of mobile connected applications with GSM, UMTS and future LTE. With support for two independent displays, the new Starterkit is even suitable for designing innovative HMI and multimedia appliances. The carrier board is certified to operate in the extended temperature range of -40degC to +85degC, which enables OEMs to evaluate robust and easy-to-integrate applications for market segments such as automation, transportation, medical and defence.
For those not wishing to order the corresponding COM Express mini COM separately, Kontron offers individually compiled Starterkits including the Computer-on-Module and cooling system together with a pre-installed operating system. All that is required is to connect the power, switch on the assembled configuration, and get started.
The new Kontron COMe Starterkit Ref. Carrier T10 is suitable for all COM Express Type 10-compliant mini Computer-on-Modules. In addition to the small form factor reference and evaluation carrier board Kontron COM Express Reference Carrier-i Type 10, the kit contains a seven inch WVGA (800 × 480 pixel) touch screen with backlight cable, a 12V / 5A power supply, and the full range of cables to connect the LVDS display, touch sub system, CAN bus and SATA drives. A touch screen controller and a COM Express mounting kit are also included. The Kontron COM Express Starterkit Type 10 with the COM Express Reference Carrier-i Type10 is shipped in a sturdy aluminium case and is available now.
Follow the links for more information about the Kontron COMe Starterkit Ref. Carrier T10, the Kontron COM Express Reference Carrier-i Type 10, and suitable COM Express mini Computer-on-Modules.
