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ETX-DC®/ Introduction
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2 Introduction
2.1 ETX®-DC
ETX®-DC is the latest 'Computer On Module' based on ETX® 3.0 standard. The new ETX®-DC module is based on the
Intel® Navy Pier platform with the ATOM® processor N270, the northbridge 945GSE and the southbridge ICH-7M.
ETX®-DC modules also will provide the following interfaces that are always located in the same physical position on
each board, thus guaranteeing scalability between modules.
It also takes advantage of the new ETX® 3.0 specification that allow for 2 Serial ATA ports without violating the
existing ETX® 2.8 pin usage. For further expansions two IDE ports with Ultra DMA capabilities are available. The ISA
bus signals are also available. A lot of existing ISA boards can still be used via an ISA slot on a baseboard. This avoids
expensive redesigns and well proven ISA cards to PCI versions for standard PC motherboards.
There are PCI32, USB 2.0, Serial ATA, Parallel ATA, LVDS Multi-Media ports as well as an ACPI (Advanced Configuration
and Power Interface) for optimized power management. The JILI display interface technology ensures automatic
setting of the video controller parameters for the attached LCD panel.
Seven mounting holes on the board provide secure mounting to allow the module increased shock and vibration
resistance.
2.2 ETX® Documentation
This product manual serves as one of three principal references for an ETX® design. It documents the specifications
and features of ETX®-DC. The other two references, which are available from the Kontron Embedded Modules GmbH
Web site, include:
» The ETX® Component SBC™ Specification defines the ETX® module form factor, pinout, and signals. You
should read this first.
» The ETX® Component SBC™ Design Guide serves as a general guide for baseboard design, with a focus on
maximum flexibility to accommodate a range of ETX® modules.
Note: Some of the information contained within this product manual applies only to certain product revisions
(Prev: xxx). If certain information applies to specific product revisions (Prev: xxx) it will be stated. Please
check the product revision of your module to see if this information is applicable.
2.3 ETX® Benefits
Embedded technology extended (ETX®) modules are very compact (~100mm square, 12mm thick), highly integrated
computers. All ETX® modules feature a standardized form factor and a standardized connector layout that carry a
specified set of signals. This standardization allows designers to create a single-system baseboard that can accept
present and future ETX® modules.
ETX® modules include common personal computer (PC) peripheral functions such as:
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