The COM Express mainboard MB-COME-1 in combination with a standard COM Express module forms a very compact hardware kit that can be used for a freely scalable embedded PC platform thanks to its modular design. Because of this – with uniform interfaces and mechanical dimensions – the PC system can be easily adjusted to suit the requirements of the application. The many extension options and storage media that can be added offer a high level of flexibility and allow functionalities and performance to be extended easily, quickly and inexpensively. Typical uses are found in embedded server applications, PC systems for automation, visualisation and monitoring and all applications that place high demands on quality, durability and long-term availability.
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Flexibility due to modular designThe basic equipment consists of:- Thermal interface
- COM Express CPU module
- DDR2 / DDR3 RAM
- COM Express Carrierboard
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different COM Express CPU modules
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Ordering information
Standard COMKit-N270-STD
for ultra-low-power applications
Embedded PC Kit (completely mounted/checked)consiting of
- MB-COME-1 COM Express Carrierboard "Standard" (Mini ITX, 170 x 170 mm)
- COM Express Module with Intel Atom N270 / 945GSE (conga-CA945/N270)
- 2GB DDR2 SO-DIMM
- Heatspreader for direct thermal connection
incl. mounting kit for direct mounting of a 2,5" HDD/SSD
and Quick Start Guide documentation Microtronica Article#: 487257 (Release 1) | 
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Standard COMKit-CM723-STD
good computing power & passive cooling
Embedded PC Kit (completely mounted/checked) consiting of
- MB-COME-1 COM Express Carrierboard "Standard" (Mini ITX, 170 x 170 mm)
- COM Express Module with Intel Celeron M 723 ULV / GS45 (conga-BS45/723)
- 2GB DDR3 SO-DIMM (second SO-DIMM slot is empty)
- Heatspreader for direct thermal connection
incl. mounting kit for direct mounting of a 2,5" HDD/SSD
and Quick Start Guide documentation Microtronica Article#: 487258 (Release 1) | 
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Standard COMKit-P8400-STD
high computing power with dual core
Embedded PC Kit (completley mounted/checked) consiting of
- MB-COME-1 COM Express Carrierboard "Standard" (Mini ITX, 170 x 170 mm)
- COM Express Module with Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 / GM45 (conga-BM45/P8400)
- 2GB DDR3 SO-DIMM (second SO-DIMM slot is empty)
- Heatsink for using the kit in an active cooled chassis
incl. mounting kit for direct mounting of a 2,5" HDD/SSD
and Quick Start Guide documentation Microtronica Article#: 487259 (Release 1) | 
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COMSys directly from the manufacturer for OEMs and industrial customers:
Standard variants and individual solutions:
TQ-Systems GmbH
Mühlstr. 2
82229 Seefeld
Germany
Phone.: +49 (0)8153-9308-0
Contact form from TQ
For Resellers and System Integrators within the Intel RCO channel:
Here you can get standard versions of Embedded Building Blocks:
Microtronica - A DIVISION OF ARROW
Max-Planck Str. 1-3
63303 Dreieich
Germany
Phone: +49 6103-3048411
Contact form of Microtronica
Embedded Building Blocks on the Microtronica Website
For COMSys solutions with COM Express™ modules from Kontron:
Aaronn Electronic GmbH
Zeppelinstraße 4
82178 Puchheim
Contact person: Mr. Florian Haidn
Phone.: +49 89-4577-0
E-Mail: florian.haidn @aaronn.de
COMSys on the Aaronn Website
Many accessories are available to extend the functions of the hardware kit and for mechanical integration, providing a modular design with many different combination options, also on a system level.
- Riser cards for standard PCI and/or PCIe cards
- Housing and installation accessories
- Power units
- Storage media / Mass storage
Riser cards for standard PCI and/or PCIe cards
The following Riser cards are currently available as standard product:
RISER-COME-PCI for a standard PCI card (32 bit) below the mainboard Manufacturer: TQ Source of supply: Microtronica (Article#: 487397) | 
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RISER-COME-PCIe for a standard PCIe card (x1) below the mainboard Manufacturer: TQ Source of supply: Microtronica (Article#: 487398) | 
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Housing and installation accessories
Our cooperation partner apra-norm provides housings that are developed especially for the Embedded Bulding Blocks:
Embedded-PC chassis Release 1
suitable for COMKits (Release 1) with Heatspreader
(actual: COMKit-N270-STD (Release 1), COMKit-CM723-STD (Release 1)) - extremly robust, optimal heat disipation for COMSys
- all connectors on one side
- custom specific modifications on request
Datasheet: EBB Embedded-PC chassis (Release 1) (German)
Manufacturer: apra-norm
Source of supply: apra-norm (Artikel#: 205-300-00) and Microtronica (Article#: 481789) | 
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Embedded-PC chassis Release 2 suitable for COMKits (Release 2) with Heatspreader
(actual: COMKit-N270-STD (Release 2), COMKit-CM723-STD (Release 2)) - extremly robust, optimal heat disipation for COMSys
- IP 54 class (on 5 sides), all connectors on one side
- Mounting: VESA 100 on bottom side
additional mounting options (DIN rail, wall mount,...) available - possible extensions: one standard card (PCI or PCIe)
- prepared for WLAN antenna
- custom specific modifications on request
Datasheet: EBB Embedded-PC chassis (Release 2) (German) Manufacturer: apra-norm Source of supply: apra-norm (Artikel#: 205-400-00) and Microtronica (Article#: TBD) available August 2011 | NEU
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For the installation of the COMKits in standard Mini-ITX housing the following assembly set is provided:
COMSet-Mini-ITX Release 1 consisting of - Standard IO shield for COMKits Release 1
- Distance bolts (M3) and screws (M3) for the 22mm stand-off inside the Mini-ITX housing
- UNC fixing bolts for Sub-D and DVI connector
Manufacturer: TQ Source of supply: Microtronica (Article#: 482201) Note: Especially when having very compact housings, the mechanical integration options have to be verified by the user, as a collision with the fixing clamps may occur (depending on the housing construction). | . |
COMSet-Mini-ITX Release 2 consisting of - Standard IO shield for COMKits Release 2
- Distance bolts (M3) and screws (M3) for the 22mm stand-off inside the Mini-ITX housing
- UNC fixing bolts for Sub-D and DVI connector
Manufacturer: TQ Source of supply: Microtronica (Article#: TBD) avaible mid of July 2011 Note: Especially when having very compact housings, the mechanical integration options have to be verified by the user, as a collision with the fixing clamps may occur (depending on the housing construction). | . |
Power units
The power supply of the COMKits corresponds to standard-ATX (20 pin), so that standard ATX power units may be used.
For a preferably compact construction and for the integration in the housings from apra-norm, that are especially developed for the Embedded Building Blocks, the following power units fit best:
picoPSU power unit series Miniatur DC/DC ATX power unit Available with different output classes and input voltages. For running on system voltages (e.g. 230V) an external AC/DC power unit is additionally required. Manufacturer: mini-box.com Source of supply: divers (examples as follows) | 
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Type | Info | Source of supply examples |
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picoPSU-80 | 80W / 12V (yellow) | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link |
picoPSU-90 | 90W / 12V (yellow) | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link |
picoPSU-120 | 120W / 12V (yellow) | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link |
picoPSU-80-WI-32 | 80W / 12-32V (red) | Link | Link | Link | Link | |
picoPSU-120-WI-25 | 120W / 12-25V (red) | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link |
M3-ATX | 125W / Kfz (blue) | Link | Link | Link | | |
M3-ATX-HV | 95W / Kfz (blue) | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link |
Please note the detailed specifications of the manufacturer (voltages, currents, installation notes). Additional bundles consisting of picoPSU power unit and AC/DC power unit are provided from divers supplier.
Notes:
For running the COMKits the 80W variant (picoPSU-80 respectively picoPSU-80-WI-32) is sufficient, unless the supply voltage is strongly loaded by additional components.
At TQ the picoPSU-80 and picoPSU-80-WI-32 variants have been employed until now.
Storage media / Mass storage
Standard mass storage (2,5" SATA HDD / 2,5" SATA SDD, CompactFlash, CFast Flash-Cards and USB-Flash-Drives) may be employed for COMKits.
All tested storage media have not shown any technical concerns until now. A compatibility list is not yet available.
For harsh environments and raised temperature requirements it is recommended to employ flash based storage media. Especially for passive cooled systems, that are set up with closed housings, flash based storage media should be used. Those storage media have definite less self-heating than hard disks (HDDs) and therefore Hot-Spots in closed housings may be avoided.
When using hard disks it should be paid attention to the fact that for applications with raised requirements regarding temperature, permanent operation, life time and reliability models are needed that are specified for "Industrial" respectively "Automotive".
Supplier in this sector are for example:
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