Powerful Gen 13 Intel Cores Featured in Rugged COM Express 6 Modules

Congatec Introduces Rugged COM Express Type 6 Modules with Intel Core Processors

Congatec, a leading provider of embedded computer modules, has unveiled its latest offering - COM Express Type 6 modules featuring the powerful Raptor Lake (13th generation) Intel Core processors. These modules are specifically designed for rugged use in extreme temperatures ranging from -40 to +85°C.

The company claims that these computer-on-modules, equipped with soldered RAM, are compliant with shock and vibration resistant operation, meeting the highest railway standards. Congatec states that the target applications for these modules include manned and unmanned rail and off-road vehicles used in mining, construction, agriculture, and forestry. Additionally, they are suitable for shock and vibration resistant stationary devices that experience high temperature fluctuations.

The TC675R, as the modules are named, offers up to 14 cores and 20 threads, along with LPDDR5x memory featuring in-band error code correction (IBECC). This eliminates the need for special memory in mission-critical applications that require the highest data integrity, according to Congatec.

Each processor on the modules consists of a combination of performance-optimized and energy efficiency-optimized cores, denoted as 'P' and 'E' cores respectively (see table).

For real-time applications, the modules support time-sensitive networking (TSN) and time-coordinated computing (TCC). The boards have a compact size of 95 x 95 mm, and both active and passive cooling accessories are available. Additionally, customers have the option to choose conformal coating to enhance protection against moisture, thermal shock, static, vibration, and contamination.

Congatec also offers additional services to its customers, including pre-evaluated real-time hypervisor technology from Real-Time Systems for virtual machine deployments and workload consolidation in edge computing. The company also provides shock and vibration tests, temperature screening, high-speed signal compliance testing, and training sessions.

For more information about the TC675R modules, visit the product page.