Advantech CPU module slashes power consumption

Compact module packs dual display outputs and plenty of I/O interfaces.

-- Test & Measurement World, 1/31/2012 7:00:00 AM

Leveraging Intel Atom dual-core N2600 and D2700 processors, the SOM-6765 is one of Advantech's most pronounced low-power CPU modules, consuming 6 W on a compact COM Express R2.0 Type 2 module. The Type 2 pinout and legacy I/O support make for easy migration, and Type 2 connectors are resistant to shock and vibration, while offering high bandwidth and high-speed data transmission.

Even though the SOM-6765 focuses on low power consumption, it provides ample performance for use in a variety of handheld and portable devices. It offers dual display outputs and various graphic interfaces, such as LVDS, VGA, and even Blu-ray via HDMI. For expansion, the SOM-6765 provides two PCIe x1, four PCI master, LPC, SMBus, and I2C bus interfaces. There is also a built-in Gigabit Ethernet port, eight USB 2.0 ports, two SATA II ports, and an EIDE port. In addition, the compact 3.74x3.74-in. board accommodates up to 4 Gbytes of DDR3 memory.

Advantech's iManager 2.0 embedded firmware enhances system reliability and provides a stable, OS-independent way to manage onboard devices. iManager provides a suite of programmable APIs, such as multilevel watchdog, hardware monitor, smart fan, and brightness control. It ensures functions operate, even if the operating system fails.

Base price—$330.

Advantech, http://downloadt.advantech.com/ProductFile/PIS/SOM-6765/Product%20-%20Datasheet/SOM-6765_DS20111227104821.pdf