Com Express carrier boards allow the system designer to embed high performance computing into any desired form factor. The use of standard type motherboards always dictates product form. Standard type motherboards are subject to whims of design change and availability especially in products with life expectancy beyond ten years. The custom carrier board and computer module provides a reliable, alternative to the severe restrictions of implementing standard type motherboard solutions. OTEC custom carrier boards support all high speed interfaces in a form factor that may be adapted for each use case.

High speed PCI Express Generation 3 interfaces on type 6 and 7 carrier boards and high speed PCI Express Generation 4 and 5 interfaces on HPD carrier boards make demanding video and AI processing interfaces a reality. Multilane data transfer ensures reliable high speed information transfer.

Embedding dual 10G Ethernet over copper interfaces is possible with multilane PCI Express Gen 3 connectivity. COM Express modules provide multiple lane configurations, custom lane configurations, and lane swapping and switching features.

Dual DisplayPort video outputs allow multi-monitor video system design. On Board USB3, dual solid state drives, WiFi, and standard RS232, CAN, and RS485 interfaces make this board extremely flexible. Smart power sequencing and fault monitor control is provided by a separate ARM Cortex-M 32bit microcontroller. The microcontroller independently monitor power and system fault functions for secure operation.

Carrier board design with COM Express form-factor modules protects a product from design obsolescence. COM Express modules are long lasting and track updates to core processor technology. Changes in chip design are mitigated by using standard modules. Multiple vendors provide modules which adhere to the same standards. This provides the OEM with purchasing power and choice.

The development of custom electronic products for our OEM clients is OTEC’s entire business. The design of custom COM Express carrier boards with rapid design cycles, demanding technical requirements, and unforgiving schedules sets us apart.
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