First COM Express Compact computer module

congatec AG announces the conga-CLX, the first embedded computer module utilizing the miniaturized COM Express Compact standard

Deggendorf, November 28, 2005 – congatec AG presents the conga-CLX, the first COM (Computer on Module) based on the COM Express Compact form factor. The compact size of just 95x95mm provides the ability to easily integrate this module.

The conga-CLX is the first COM Express module offered by congatec. It's equipped with the low power consuming AMD Geode™ LX800 @ 500 MHz. This entry level module provides an easy transition to COM Express technology. All COM Express modules are legacy free, old PC interfaces i.e. PS/2 keyboard/mouse, RS232, LPT and ISA are no longer supported. The conga-CLX supports new interfaces like Gigabit Ethernet, Serial ATA and LPC.

Upgrading to Gigabit Ethernet enables new possibilities for fast and flexible data transmission. The Serial ATA interface speeds up data throughput to new levels.

System expansions can be attached via the PCI bus. To control slower devices on the baseboard, the ISA compatible LPC (Low Pin Count) interface can be used. In principle the LPC bus is a serialized ISA bus. It's software compatible to the parallel ISA bus but it uses considerably fewer pins. A lot of devices with direct LPC support allow easy integration of low speed I/O's even without the ISA bus.

The low power consuming 500 MHz AMD Geode™ LX 800, combined with ACPI 2.0 and battery support, is very suitable for all types of mobile and fanless applications.

conga-CLX also features an integrated graphic controller and supports EPI (Embedded Panel Interface) for automatic detection of almost any flatpanel display. The video output can be routed to LVDS, analog VGA or TV-out.
All congatec boards are equipped with a board controller, which controls certain aspects of the congatec embedded BIOS. It's ability to isolate itself from the main x86 processor enhances embedded features such as system monitoring, watchdog timer, I²C bus. These features are also available while in standby mode.

congatec is a young, innovative, and experienced manufacturer of embedded computer boards. The highly skilled employees have more than 200-manpower years of experience in the fast growing embedded computer industry. Based in Deggendorf Germany, the company’s objective is to engineer and market industrial computer modules based on standard form factors. congatec's products are available for all business segments and industries. Customers can be found in industrial control, medical, automotive supplies, aircraft and transportation fields. Typical applications are machine control, vending machines and visualization terminals. congatec's main know-how includes the support of our embedded BIOS features, excellent driver support as well as full-featured board support packages. Customers receive complete product lifecycle support starting early during the design-in stage. congatec products are manufactured by specialized contract manufacturers who fulfill the latest quality standards.

congatec AG
Auwiesenstr. 5
94469 Deggendorf, Germany
Tel. 49(991)2700-0
Fax. 49(991)2700-111
www.congatec.com
info@congatec.com

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