Advantech SOM-ETX Design Guide
Chapter 2 SOM-ETX Overview
SOM-ETX provides a scalable solution that meets customer's advanced CPU
application development needs and reduces time-to-market. Using SOM-DTOS,
customers can reduce traditional customized CPU board development time and costs
by as much as 80%.
2.1 Overview
Advantech offers a wide range of SOM products to cater to each customer's
demands. The modular designs allow upgrade ability and add more flexibility to the
system. The SOM-ETX form factor allows the CPU modules to be easily and
securely mounted on a customized solution board. The design and multiple
processor choices eliminate CPU integration worries and allow fast application
support for the most dynamic embedded needs.
Figure 2-1
SOM-ETX is a series of reliable and widely used CPU cores with high integration
features. It can support fanless operation in small form factors while supporting CPUs
ranging from GX1 to Pentium M. Not only does SOM-ETX allow quick design, it also
provides the benefits of easy installation, maintenance and upgrade ease.
Figure 2-2
Chapter 2 SOM-ETX Overview
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