Rugged COM Express Carrier Board from MEN Micro Facilitates Application-specific Evaluation and Development

BLUE BELL, Pa., Oct. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- MEN Micro Inc., a world-renowned provider of embedded computing and I/O solutions for mission-critical industrial, mobile and harsh environment applications, now offers the XC15, a carrier board for Rugged COM Express modules.  The new evaluation and development platform can test required functions individually to ensure the appropriate settings are used for various rugged embedded applications.

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The XC15 provides a considerable number of physical interfaces and connectors for almost all existing standard serial I/O, which can be routed from the COM Express connectors to the carrier board. Users can evaluate features and performance to determine which Rugged COM Express module is appropriate for an intended application.

Apart from withstanding an extended temperature range of -40 degrees C to +85 degrees C, the sturdy and securely screwed aluminum frame ensures 100% EMC protection as well as shock and vibration resistance. It also reliably protects against dust, humidity and chemicals.

Although the functionality of all connectors depends on the specific Rugged COM Express module used, the new carrier board offers a wide variety of interfaces. This includes one COM Express slot and seven PCI Express card slots as well as an onboard PCI Express Graphics (PEG) interface on a standard PCIe x16 connector.

For multimedia applications, the XC15 offers one VGA, two LVDS and three DisplayPort connectors. Four onboard SATA connectors and two CAN interfaces, available via SA-Adapters, are also included.

The new carrier board supports the microATX form factor, and can therefore be operated in a PC system. Additional USB ports on the front panel allow easy connection of USB-driven Flash disks, complementing the memory configuration for application storage. This allows the already-established storage systems to be easily adapted to different COM Express modules.

The XC15 is supplied with a plug-in card for the COM Express CC10 or the Rugged COM Express module CC10C. MEN Micro also provides additional accessories including external PSUs and fans, DisplayPort-to-DVI adapters as well as cables for UART and SATA.

Technical Specifications:

• Carrier board for test and development of Rugged COM Express modules
• Substantial I/O interfaces: LVDS, DisplayPort, PCIe, USB, GigE, CAN
• Withstands extended temperatures of -40 degrees C to +85 degrees C
• Aluminum frame for 100% EMC protection; shock and vibration resistance
• Protects against environmental conditions: dust, humidity and chemicals

Pricing for the XC15 is $684 USD.  Delivery is six to eight weeks ARO.

For additional information, visit http://menmicro.com/08XC15-.html or contact Stephen Cunha, Phone: 215-542-9575; E-mail: [email protected].

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About MEN Micro Inc.
Since its founding, MEN Micro has focused on innovation, reliability and flexibility to develop standard and custom computing solutions that employ the highest technology levels. The company's computing solutions are used in harsh mission- and safety-critical environments found in the transportation (rail, road, air, sea) and industrial (automation, power & energy, medical, mining) markets.

With more than 250 employees worldwide, MEN Micro provides a robust offering of highly reliable embedded COTS boards, rugged COMs, scalable box PCs, safe computers and supporting devices widely used in extreme environmental conditions.

In addition to its full customization support, the company's core competencies include x86 and RISC processor architectures, development rules for safe applications, analog I/O design, FPGA technology and Windows, Linux and real-time operating systems as well as RAMS and obsolescence management.

The company is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 (environment), EN 9100 (aerospace) and IRIS (railway) quality management systems, provides systems according to ISO 7637-2 (road traffic) requirements and is a member of several industry associations, including VITA and PICMG.

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