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User Manual
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Introduction
2.1
QsevenTM Product Description
Qseven
TM
modules are off the shelf compact, highly integrated computer on module devices
designed to be plugged into a carrier baseboard. The Qseven
TM
standard is supported by
multiple companies and defines a standardized square board of 70x70 mm size with a
defined interface to the carrier board. The connection to the carrier board is made via a MXM
type edge connector.
Typically a Qseven
TM
module includes CPU, chipset, memory, Ethernet controller, BIOS
flash, SATA and an USB controller. Interface controllers or connectors (e.g. RJ45) are
implemented on the baseboard on to which the Qseven
TM
module is mounted.
In addition to the power supply signals for PCIe, SATA, USB, LPC etc. are routed over the
Qseven
TM
edge connector.
Thanks to the standardized mechanics and interfaces the system can be scaled to the
performance requirements of the application. Despite the modular concept the system design
is very flat and compact.
Qseven
TM
modules require a baseboard for proper operation.
This manual describes the Qseven
TM
Embedded Platform (MSC Q7-MB-EP6), which is a
baseboard designed for small production runs or as a small evaluation platform for and
starter kits for Qseven
TM
modules.
