Multicore Solutions with COM Express

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• One custom carrier board

• Plus modules with scaleable performances

• Delivering platform longevity and maximized ROI

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ETXexpress-AI

microETXexpress-OH

Modular Architecture

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*Kontron's nanoETXexpress "ultra" modules are COM Express™ compatible with respect to connector location and pin-out definition, Type 1 and Type 10

Basic FF

ETXexpress

Compact FF

microETXexpress

Ultra* FF

nanoETXexpress

Module Form Factors

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COTS MulticoreCOMs

Reduced power consumption

Multiple Vendors

System Scalability

StandardizedSpecifications

Long Life

IP Preservation

Advantages of COTS Multicore COMs

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Transitions

Transitioning to COTS solutions

So long old friends… (PCI, ISA, VGA)

Replacing legacy / out dated technology

Hello new ones...(PCIe, LPC, DP, HDMI )

Faster multicore performance clock speeds up to 2.66GHz x2

More I/O options e.g. USB 3.0, SATA 3. PCIe Gen 2

Smaller physical footprint

Low power options - Many dual cores are less than 20W TDP

Better performance per watt

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Continuation of OEM Core Competency Unique I/O structure and interfaces

Perpetuation of application-specific features

Extends Cap Ex investment

Improves ROI

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Preservation of Application IP

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COTS Products Using Multicore:

Benefits: Workload consolidation through multicore CPUs

Heterogeneous Core solutions CPU + GPU

Workload leveling within the module – multiple threads

Component reduction increases performance: no inter-component latency

Frees up PCB real estate allowing for additional features

Cost reduction – every dollar counts

Multiple environments thanks to virtualization

Improves application security

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Summary

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Multicore on COM Express:Improves system performance > workload consolidation

Better Performance per Watt

Reduces System Cost

Broad Selection of Solution Options due to standardization

Kontron has 30+ different module solutions