conga-QA
Mobile Applications
Qseven is unlike previous Computer-On-Modules (COM) standards due to its primary focus being directed towards mobile and ultra mobile applications. It defines fast serial differential interfaces such as PCI Express and Serial ATA but omits support for legacy interfaces like EIDE and PCI in order to provide ideal support for today as well as future CPU's and chipsets.
Lowest Power Consumption
The complete module is designed for ultra low power consumption. Thanks to the extremely low power consumption of the brand new Intel® Atom™ processor Z5xx series and the Intel® System Controller Hub US15W, fanless and ultra mobile applications are easily implemented.
Small Form Factor
The module's dimensions are 70x70mm² only. This means it can be easily integrated into size constricted systems.
Connector
The used MXM edge connector is a robust, single-connector solution that is capable of handling high speed PCI Express signals. This connector is available in 2 different heights (5.5mm and 7.8mm) for maximum flexibility. SMT Type 0.50mm [.020”] Pitch, 230 Pos (MXM Socket)
Lead-Free Design (RoHS)
All congatec AG designs are created from lead‑free components and are completely RoHS compliant.
Gigabit Ethernet
The conga-QA features Gigabit Ethernet via the Qseven connector to enable fast communication links.
SDIO
The SDIO interface is also a new COM feature. Rugged and cheap SD-Cards can be used as bulk memory. Qseven defines an 8 Bit SDIO interface that is capable of supporting MMC 4.0 cards thereby providing a maximum data transition rate of 52 MByte/s. The Secure Digital Standard also enables other applications such as WLAN, Bluetooth, RFID, etc. while using the same card format.
Performance
Intel® Atom™ processor Z5xx series offers a performance level that can be utilized by many different applications.
Flexible Graphics
The integrated graphic controller has the ability to control displays and monitors. Flat panel displays can be attached using LVDS or SDVO. EPIDisplayID is supported to allow automatic panel detection.
Embedded Application Software Interface - EASI
Qseven is the first COM standard that defines an integrative software interface. This Application Programming Interface (API) covers these important embedded features: Watchdog Timer, I²C Bus, LCD brightness control, BIOS user memory and system temperature. Qseven™ modules from different manufacturers can thus be easily exchanged without modifications to hardware or software.
Embedded BIOS Features
The conga-QA is equipped with the congatec Embedded BIOS and supports the following features:
- ACPI 3.0 Power Management
- ACPI Battery Support
- Supports Customer Specific CMOS Defaults
- Multistage Watchdog
- User Data Storage
- Manufacturing Data and Board Information
- OEM Splash Screen
- Flat Panel Auto Detection
- BIOS Setup Data Backup
- Fast Mode I²C Bus
- Real Headless Operation
Design-In Support
congatec support begins with your product idea and philosophy and continues throughout the series phase all the way up to the next product generation. This commitment to support helps our customers keep system development costs low and speeds up time-to-market.
System-Integration
An important factor for each system integration is the thermal design. The heatspreader is a thermal coupling interface that makes fanless and rugged solutions possible.