ETX
®
Concept and XTX
TM
Extension
The ETX
®
concept is an off the shelf, multi vendor, Single-Board-Computer that
integrates all the core components of a common PC and is mounted onto an application
specific baseboard. ETX
®
modules have a standardized form factor of 95mm x 114mm
and have specified pinouts on the four system connectors that remain the same
regardless of the vendor. The ETX
®
module provides most of the functional
requirements for any application. These functions include, but are not limited to,
graphics, sound, keyboard/mouse, IDE, Ethernet, parallel, serial and USB ports. Four
ruggedized connectors provide the baseboard interface and carry all the I/O signals to
and from the ETX
®
module.
Baseboard designers can utilize as little or as many of the I/O interfaces as deemed
necessary. The baseboard 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, which results in a more reliable
product while simplifying system integration. Most importantly ETX
®
applications are
scalable, which means once a product has been created there is the ability to diversify
the product range through the use of different performance class ETX
®
modules. Simply
unplug one module and replace it with another, no redesign is necessary.
XTX™ is an expansion and continuation of the well-established and highly successful
ETX
®
standard. XTX™ offers the newest I/O technologies on this proven form factor.
Now that the ISA bus is being used less and less in modern embedded applications
congatec AG offers an array of different features on the X2 connector than those
currently found on the ETX
®
platform. These features include new serial high speed
buses such as PCI Express™ and Serial ATA
®
. All other signals found on connectors
X1, X3, and X4 remain the same in accordance to the ETX
®
standard (Rev. 2.7) and
therefore will be completely compatible. If the embedded PC application still requires the
ISA bus then an ISA bridge can be implemented on the application specific baseboard
or the readily available LPC bus located on the XTX™ module may be used. Contact
congatec technical support for details.
Lead-Free Designs (RoHS)
All congatec AG designs are created from lead-free components and are completely
RoHS compliant.
Electrostatic Sensitive Device
All congatec AG products are electrostatic sensitive devices and are packaged
accordingly. Do not open or handle a congatec AG product except at an
electrostatic-free workstation. Additionally, do not ship or store congatec AG products
near strong electrostatic, electromagnetic, magnetic, or radioactive fields unless the
device is contained within its original manufacturer's packaging. Be aware that failure to
comply with these guidelines will void the congatec AG Limited Warranty.
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