Single Board Computers

Single Board Computers

Single Board Computers (SBCs) are standard, off-the-shelf computer boards that come in various industry conforming form factors. They can deliver customized features for the total solution when integrated with expansion boards ranging in type from PC/104, PC/104-plus and PCI-104 just to name a few.

Advantages of SBCs

SBCs are designed to work right out-of-the-box, thus optimizing development time so the final application can achieve an extremely quick time to market. Kontron SBCs are highly integrated with all key system interfaces and functionalities already designed in to the board. This means that only application-specific I/O needs to be integrated for the complete solution. This is made easy with standard accessories and contributes to the ultimate in fast system set-up – no specialized R&D knowledge and development time required. Just plug and go!

Kontron's SBC Families

Kontron offers four main families of small form factor single board computers. These include the MOPS family of PC/104 processor boards, the JRex/JRexplus family of 3.5-inch SBCs, e-Panel-PM family SBC and the brandnew Pico-ITX family of 2.5” SBC based on Intel Atom CPU. The members of the MOPS family are PC/104-plus processor boards, and are fully compliant with the standard defined by the PC/104 Consortium. JRex and JRexplus 3.5-inch SBCs support extension interfaces including JFLEX cost-effective I/O expansions or PCI-104 compliant expansion boards. Last but not least Kontron's ePanel family represents the full-featured low profile SBCs.

Related Links:

PC/104 Consortium
Small Form Factor Special Interest Group

Embedded SBC	PC/104 SBC	PISA® SBC
pITX 2.5" SBC	PC/104 CPU Module	coolMONSTER/PM
JRex 3.5" SBC	PC/104 I/O Modules	PISA®-2

3.5" SBCs: JRex / JRexplus

• From AMD-LX800 up to Intel® Atom™
• Chassis re-use
• Full featured
• Expansion via JFLEX or PCI-104 I/O

The Kontron JRex/JRexplus family of 3.5-inch single board computers delivers computing performance suited to fit a wide range of embedded applications from diagnostics tools to box PC control systems. These highly integrated SBCs make designing simple with family consistent features including expandible system memory SDRAM sockets, onboard connectors for up to 6 USB 2.0 devices, single and dual Gigabit Ethernet offerings, integrated graphics and audio capabilities, system monitoring, and much more. And with all standard accessories available right away there's no need to worry about moving from in-lab platform evaluation to full design production. Try a JRex or a JRexplus 3.5-inch SBC today and kick start your embedded design.

2.5” SBCs according to PICO-ITX-Standard

• Smallest available SBC Form Factor 10 x 7.2 cm
• With Intel® Atom™ Z5xx processor with up to 1.6 GHz
• Intel System Controller Hub US15W
• Low power consumption with latest energy saving 45nm technology

With the Pico-ITX form factor, Kontron now supports a new definition of small (100 x 72 mm), powerful and very cost effective SBCs. The pITX-SP, Kontron’s first SBC based on this specification, features the Intel® ATOM™ Z510 / Z530 processor and US15W System Controller Hub, together with multiple I/O options.

ePanel SBCs

• Low profile
• Pentium M performance
• Flexible housing by adapter solution for front I/Os
• Touch controller , CF-CARD & PCMCIA socket onboard
• Wide range power supply (8-28V)
• Smart battery support

If you need a real low profile single board computer to be mounted directly behind the Flatpanel, the Kontron ePanel SBC is the fit for you. The ePanel is a complete, ultra-low-profile assembled SBC with a very low height and a very low power consumption. A wide range of software is available for this proven slim-line x86 platform and it also offers a wide variety of interfa

MOPS PC/104 SBCs

From AMD SC520 up to Intel® Pentium® M

• Full featured
• Mainly Passive cooling
• Low power
• All boards are fully compliant to the standards of the PC/104 Consortium

When the embedded solution calls for a proven and reliable PC/104 SBC solution, the Kontron family of MOPS PC/104 CPU boards is the answer. These small form factor single board computers have been delivering the low-cost, highly-integrated, trusted design solution for over a decade and they continue to do just that. MOPS SBCs not only deliver performance ranging from the low-power AMD Elan SC520 up to the Intel® Pentium® M processor, they also consistently serve solutions with the family- features needed from generation to ces that makes it an ideal base to develop a mobile PC for industrial applications. generation. These include connectors in the same locations from board to board and core integrated features such as graphics and I/O support always on board. For those who are just getting started developing with the Kontron MOPS family of boards, several starter kits are available complete with all needed cables, power supply and drives to get you running right out of the box.