Issue 01/2009

Today´s Topics:

Off-the-shelf COM Express baseboard for industrial systems in Mini-ITX form factor

The MSC MB-CX-IP1 is a ready to use COM Express motherboard in the popular Mini-ITX form factor (170 x 170 mm). It offers all major COM interfaces on a PC-style ATX I/O shield and provides additional sockets for PCI, PCI Express and Mini-PCI. Due to its standard Mini-ITX size it can be integrated easily in many industrial or commercial enclosures.

COM Express Baseboard MSC MB-CX-IP1

Features:

• Socket for COM Express™ Type 2 compatible modules (Basic and Compact)
• Mini-ITX format (170 x 170 mm)
• One PCI slot
• One PCI Express x1 slot via riser card
• One MiniPCI slot
• USB NAND Flash storage optional
• Four SATA connectors
• Two CompactFlash sockets for program and data
• COM1/COM2, LPT, fan control and HW monitor
• HD audio codec with surround sound support
• Additional onboard GbE controller (Intel 82573)
• VGA and DVI connectors
• ATX power connector (20+4 pins)

This platform is best suited to quickly achieve turn-key solutions in industrial applications or as a long-term available replacement in existing Mini-ITX systems. In addition it can be used as a small footprint COM Express platform for evaluation, development and rapid prototyping purposes. ...More Information...

Further information on our COM products can be found on our web site  www.msc-ge.com or in our Embedded and Industrial Products Guide [4 MB].

If you are interested in our products, please contact your MSC sales manager or send an email to boards@msc-ge.com.