COM-HPC Client

COM-HPC Client modules are designed for high-performance embedded and edge computing applications requiring not only extensive computing power and I/O bandwidth but also powerful integrated graphics. COM-HPC Client modules can also be combined with other Client or server modules in one multi-module system design for ultra-high performance designs. 

COM-HPC Client modules come in 3 different sizes, starting at 120x95 mm (Size A) and increasing up to 120x160 mm (Size C). This enables COM-HPC Client modules to provide applications with a huge performance spectrum, ranging from power-optimized soldered CPUs on Size A to socketed high-performance processors and up to 4x SO-DIMM sockets on Size C. With these features, COM-HPC Client takes a unique position in terms of performance and interfaces above all other existing Computer-on-Module standards. 

COM-HPC Client modules address an application range that other existing standards, including the widely used COM Express standard, simply can’t cover. Nevertheless, COM Express - the most successful Computer-on-Module standard ever - will remain an important design platform which will be maintained for the next decade. The outstanding congatec support for COM Express won’t change. So, OEMs can be assured, that both standards provide the same level of design security. 

All COM-HPC Client Computer-on-Modules from congatec provide native support for real-time Hypervisor technology from Real-Time Systems. This enables to consolidate various functions that previously required separated system on one single system. This optimizes cost due to reduced system count as well as application reliability as less systems result in a higher Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).  

Furthermore, with its latest revision 1.15, the COM-HPC standard is now also prepared for applications requiring functional safety (FuSa). This simplifies the development of applications such as industrial real-time machine controls, train and wayside controls, collaborative robotics, autonomous vehicles, avionics, and other safety critical systems. With the Safe Hypervisor from Real-Time Systems system consolidation is now also possible for mission critical designs.  

¹ Not all IOs are available in parallel, some pins are shared

Despite its young age, there is already a comprehensive COM-HPC Client ecosystem in place to accelerate and simplify designs based on this new standard. Besides a broad range of Computer-on-Modules, there is a PICMG carrier design guide, and congatec additionally offers matching evaluation and application carrier boards, advanced cooling solutions, as well design-in trainings to support its customers in the best possible way.