Kontron Launches CP307-E2 3U CompactPCI Multi-Core CPU Board

Posted by EDA Geek News Staff in Boards, Busses on Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Kontron introduced the CP307-E2, an extended temperature version of the highly popular Kontron CP307 3U CompactPCI CPU board. Based on the Intel® Mobile 945GM Express chipset and ICH7-R Southbridge, this latest Kontron 3U CompactPCI board incorporates PCI Express for high I/O bandwidths achieving unprecedented performance-per-watt values even in the extended temperature range of -40°C to + 85°C.

Designed with soldered processor and memory to handle the toughest environmental conditions, the high performance Kontron CP307-E2 CompactPCI board is extremely attractive for any market where boards have to meet and exceed even the most demanding requirements. For example, designers should consider this Kontron CompactPCI platform for industrial robots, vision systems and mobile data capture systems. In addition, the Kontron CP307-E2 is ideal for aerospace, railway and maritime applications.

Kontron CP307-E2 3U CompactPCI Multi-Core CPU BoardThe Kontron CP307-E2 CompactPCI board reaches unparalleled levels of performance thanks to its dual core technology with the Intel 1.2 GHz Core Duo processor, 533 MHz front side bus, and a maximum of 4GB DDR2-SDRAM with 2GB as soldered memory and additional 2GB via a DDR2-SODIMM socket. On board are 2 x GBit Ethernet, up to 6 x USB 2.0, two SATA interfaces, and a Compact Flash slot for up to 8GB of storage media. The graphics accelerator integrated into the Mobile Intel 945GM Express provides excellent 2D, 3D and video features for VGA and DVI, with the possibility of dual operation. Kontron’s latest 3U CompactPCI board is available as single slot (4HP) or dual slot (8HP). In the 8HP version, it offers additional legacy support, COM, DVI, and a 2.5 inch SATA carrier. The Kontron CP307-E2 also supports rear I/O assemblies, which offers designers flexibility in terms of system design.

Board support packages are offered for Windows XP, XP Embedded, Linux, and VxWorks. The Kontron CP307-E2 3U CompactPCI board is available now.

About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and communication solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Embedded and Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol “KBC”.

Kontron is trademark or registered trademark of Kontron AG.

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