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About COM and SOM from MEN Micro
System-On-Modules (SOM), or Computer-On-Modules (COM), are complete computers on a plug-on module. Configuring the I/O on an individual carrier board tailors the functionality to the application, saves costs and shortens time-to-market. Using a SOM has many benefits. While being very compact and highly integrated, even complex CPUs, including multi-core technology, can be realized on a System-on-Module. Since the pure CPU...
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COM Express Overview from PICMG
Original 2005 overview to COM Express from the PICMG.
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Computer-on-module @ Wikipedia
A computer-on-module (COM) is a type of single-board computer (SBC), a subtype of an embedded computer system. It is also called System on Module (SOM) as an extension of the concept of System on Chip (SoC) and lying between a full-up computer and a microcontroller in nature. Today's COM/SOM modules are complete computers built on a single circuit board. The design is centered on a single microprocessor with RAM, input/output controllers...
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ETX (form factor) from Wikipedia
ETX, standing for Embedded Technology eXtended, computer-on-module (COM) is a highly integrated and compact (3.7 x 4.4 in.) (95 x 114 mm) that can be used in a design application much like an integrated circuit component. Each ETX COM integrates core CPU and memory functionality, the common I/O of a PC/AT (serial, parallel, etc.), USB, audio, graphics, and Ethernet. All I/O signals as well as a full implementation of ISA and PCI buses are...
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COM Express Design Guide improves interoperability
Christian describes how the instructions and example schematics in the new COM Express Design Guide can simplify carrier board design and maximize module interoperability. It is widely accepted that COM Express is the most important Computer-On-Module (COM) standard. Since its introduction in 2005, countless applications have taken advantage of the modular approach. The idea behind the standard was to separate the customized functions on...
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COMIT hits the embedded computing world
In one of the latest consortia-related activities, the Small Form Factor Special Interest Group (SFF-SIG) and its membership are introducing an interconnect technology specifically tailored to Computer-On-Modules (COMs). Here's a first look at this new specification.
preview: http://www.smallformfactors.com   date: 3/27/2009