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Introduction
1.1
COM-HPC
®
Concept
COM-HPC
®
is an open industry standard defined specifically for high performance COMs (computer on modules) for embedded systems. The
defined module types are client module with fixed input voltage, client module with variable input voltage and server module with fixed input
voltage.
A Computer On Module integrates all the core components and standard I/O interfaces of a common PC onto an application specific carrier
board. The key advantage of the COM in the embedded computer industries is that all the highly-integrated, high-speed components such as
CPU, chipsets and memory are combined on a small module form factor for easy adaptation into different applications across multiple market
segments.
COM-HPC
®
modules have standardized form factors and specified pinouts on the two system connectors that remain the same regardless of
the vendor. The COM-HPC
®
module reflects the functional requirements for a wide range of embedded applications. These functions include,
but are not limited to PCI Express, graphics, high definition audio, SATA, gigabit Ethernet and USB ports. Two ruggedized, shielded connectors
provide the carrier board interface and carry all the I/O signals to and from the COM-HPC
®
module.
Carrier board designers can use as little or as many of the I/O interfaces as deemed necessary. The carrier board can therefore provide all the
interface connectors required to attach the system to the application specific peripherals. This versatility allows the designer to create a dense
and optimized package. The result is a more reliable product with simplified system integration.
Most importantly, COM-HPC
®
modules are scalable. Once an application has been created, the product range can be diversified by using
different performance class or form factor size modules. Simply unplug one module and replace it with another; no redesign is necessary.
1.2
conga-HPC/EVAL-Server
The conga-HPC/EVAL-Server carrier board design is based on COM-HPC
®
server pinout definition and it complies with COM-HPC
®
Specification
1.0.
The carrier board supports all congatec size-D and size-E COM-HPC
®
server modules.
The conga-HPC/EVAL-Server provides most of the functional requirements for server application. These functions include, but are not limited
to a rich complement of contemporary high bandwidth interfaces such as PCI Express, Serial ATA, USB 3.0/2.0, and 10 Gb SFP+.
By combining the scalability of congatec COM-HPC
®
modules, the conga-HPC/EVAL-Server carrier board provides manufacturers and
developers with a platform to jump-start the development of systems and applications based on COM-HPC
®
specification. This helps to
reduce product design cycle and encourages rapid innovation in system design, to meet the ever-changing needs of the market.
