Embedded design teams looking to develop a platform or system with long life yet that can still be upgraded with the latest in Intel® Architecture (IA) technologies should consider COM (computer-on-module) Express. We recently discussed how COM Express could allow teams to offer a base platform with different processor options . Design teams working on communication, medical, military, and specialized-portable applications can also turn to COM Express to extend the life of a base design w...Read More
Embedded system engineers that contemplate a system design based on Intel® Architecture (IA) processors have a broad choice of both form factors and processor feature sets. The ever-increasing integration of more features on chip means that design teams can get the latest in processor technology in very small packages. Compact designs based on the latest Intel® QM57 Express Chipset can deliver advanced features such as video support for industrial-control applications or media-centric...Read More
Embedded boards are shrinking at a fast rate. Shrinking in size, that is, and growing in volume. More performance needs to be packed into a smaller space to support the portability and size of the end equipment that these boards are designed into. Form Factor PCB Size(mm) Micro-ATX 171 x 171 Mini-ITX 170170 EPIC 165 x 115 Nano-ITX 120x120 Pico-ITX 100 x 72 COM Express 95 x 125 PC104-Plus 96 x 90 Mobile-ITX 75 x 45 The trend towards small also lends itself towards custom. Cost is k...Read More