ADLINK Technology has launched its first COM Express Compact Size Type 6 module. The cExpress-BL, based on 5th generation Intel Core processors, comes with support for up to 16Gbyte of dual channel DDR3L memory and features improved graphics and processing performance.
Said by ADLINK to be suitable for use in fanless edge devices, the cExpress-BL is likely to be used in space constrained applications, including digital signage and machine vision.
The board features Intel HD Graphics 5500 and 6000 integrated in the CPU and provides two DDI channels (with up to 4K resolution) and one LVDS channel supporting three independent displays. This allows it to drive multiple HD screens without the need for a separate graphics card. In addition, an optional Embedded DisplayPort is available to support next generation displays.
High bandwidth I/O includes four PCIe x1 lanes or one PCIe x 4, four SATA ports supporting 6Gbit/s, two USB 3.0 and six USB 2.0 for peripheral devices and data transfer.
The cExpress-BL is equipped with ADLINK's Smart Embedded Management Agent (SEMA) to provide access to detailed system activities at the device level, including temperature, voltage, power consumption and other key information.
Author
Graham Pitcher
Source: www.newelectronics.co.uk