Kontron unveils its ARM strategy for the industrial market

Kontron has given details of its latest Computer-on-Module (COM) embedded computing standard which is based on ARM processors.

“This marks a significant milestone in our recently announced strategic entry into the ARM market,” said the embedded computer firm.

The aim is to bring the benefits of the ARM ecosystem and its standard products from consumer applications to the industrial market.

Adlink is another module supplier to support the new standard.

The new COM standard is based on the 314-pin MXM 3.0 connector that is only 4.3mm in height.There are interfaces specifically for the new ARM and SOC platforms including video outputs such as LVDS.

The new COM standard has a slim form factor designed for embedded handheld devices and rugged tablets, as well as, box PCs and HMI systems.

There are dedicated camera interfaces and plans for the standard to allow for the use of DisplayPort 24-bit RGB and HDMI.

Initially covered under the standard are two module footprints: a short module measuring 82 mm x 50 mm and a full size module measuring 82 mm x 80 mm.

“We have been very successful with embedded form factor standardisation and particularly with ETX and COM Express standards,” said Dirk Finstel, CTO of Kontron.

“It is exciting to be able to enter the previously proprietary ARM market with a standardization initiative for COTS products,” said Henk van Bremen, product director for embedded computing at Adlink Technology.

he first Kontron ARM-based module early field testing platforms will be available in Q1 2012. Official product launches are expected shortly after. For the latest news and updates on Kontron’s strategic entry into ARM architecture