Product Guide Spring 2014 EMBEDDED COMPUTING HIGHLIGHTS About congatec 02|03 congatec AG is the preferred global vendor for innovative embedded solutionsto enable competitive advantages for our customers. Letter from the CEO Since the company’s inception in December Moreover, we bolstered our sales presence in adopting in order to not only offer benefits for 2004, congatec AG has established itself as a Australia and New Zealand through opening customers, but also to further tap target markets. globally recognized expert and reliable partner a new branch in Queensland. The Australian for embedded computer-on-modules solutions, market offers great potential, especially in the This would all be impossible without our coupled with excellent service and support. We segments of entertainment (gaming), agricultural employees’ commitment. I would like to take have secured second ranking worldwide in our technology, transportation management and this opportunity to again express my thanks to all market segment within the space of just eight medical technology, where congatec products congatec employees. In the passion with which years after our founding thanks to our clear can be deployed optimally. they pursue their daily activities, and through focus. customer-orientation, creativity and team Following the opening of the branches in Japan spirit, they have already brought the company congatec has already ranked among the Deloitte Australia, congatec is now represented with six to a leading position, and, together with the On our way to market leadership Technology Fast 50 for the second consecutive branches on four continents – Asia (Taiwan and company’s management, continue to stand for year1. This award distinguishes Germany’s Japan), Australia, Europe (Germany and the a sustainable and partnership-based corporate congatec AG, headquartered in Deggendorf, highest-growth technology companies. As a Czech Republic), as well as North America (USA). culture. Germany, is a leading provider of computer-on- result of this success, congatec is constantly This consistent expansion together with our modules solutions for the Qseven, COM Express, confronted by the challenge of rapidly adapting strong partner network secures close customer At the same time, I would also like to thank XTX and ETX standard form factors. congatec its internal structures to new circumstances relationships for us worldwide. our customers and business partners for the products can be deployed in highly varied on the market and also within the company, in confidence they invest in congatec, and for their industrial areas and applications such as industrial order to remain on its sustainable growth path We will continue to focus on efficiency loyalty and cooperative joint work. automation, medical technology as well as the in the future. enhancement through optimizing processes aerospace and communication sectors. Besides and structures in the future. Through close computing solutions based on the newest x86 Since Japan is one of congatec’s most important co-operation with our technology partners and ARM technology, uniquely BIOS features and sales markets in Asia, we opened a branch in Intel, AMD, Freescale and Adeneo Embedded, related driver and board support packages form Tokyo in 2012. Major customers in this region congatec continued to prove its leading position congatec’s core expertise and technical know- can now be serviced directly as a consequence. in technology and product innovations in 2012. Gerhard Edi, Chief Executive Officer how. Our customers enjoy extensive product This not only creates benefits for our Japanese In order to push further ahead with our growth lifecycle management right from the design-in customers but also for globally operating strategy, we will offer products based on ARM phase. Specialized service providers manufacture major customers. The visibility of the congatec processes and “Modules Plus” as a further service our modules using the most up-to-date quality brand was also further optimized through for our customers. This is just one example of new standards. strengthening our marketing activities in Japan. product and support initiatives that congatec is 1 Source: IMS Research: Embedded Computer Boards and Modules, 2012 Edition About congatec – congatec AG international 04|05 www.congatec.com congatec Sales Partner Solution Partner congatec AG Deggendorf, Germany congatec s.r.o. Brno, Czech Republic congatec Japan KK Tokyo, Japan congatec, Inc. San Diego, USA congatec Asia Ltd. Taipei, Taiwan congatec Australia Pty. Ltd. Queensland, Australia The congatec rhythm is the driving force behind innovation and technology for embedded computer modules. Economical Principal Software and Driver Support By using congatec products, you gain access to In addition, congatec focuses on efficient pro- congatec products and technologies offer inno- congatec offers advanced Board-Support-Pack- congatec’s experience, which will help you deal cessing of repairs including, when applicable, vative solutions for the commercial and industrial ages, which include both the latest tested driv- with these issues. You can also opt to utilize our replacement modules. use of embedded computer technology. ers from silicon vendors and the congatec Module+ program to out-source single en gi neer- specific drivers for accessing all of our additional ing tasks or a complete system design to congatec. Focussing on core competencies Module Know-How embedded module features. Embedded computing is congatec’s passion. The The congatec engineering teams are com mitted to Design-In Support clear focus on Computer-On-Modules results in a embedded module technology. This vast amount BIOS Expertise The congatec teams are committed to provide high degree of specialization for the experienced of knowledge allows for superior hard ware and congatec has an experienced engineering staff for the best design-in support to customers. This en- congatec employees. Accessing this power and software support for our customers. BIOS UEFI and board controller firmware de vel- ables a perfect fit of the congatec Computer-On- industry knowledge allows for customers to op ment. The congatec implementations ex pands Modules to the customer’s carrier boards. focus on their special application know-how and Quality the functionality to enable professional industry industries. congatec AG is certified in compliance with applications. Lifecycle Support ISO9001. All congatec products are made to meet congatec offers life cycle support for the com- ISO 9001 the highest quality standards. System Integration plete lifetime of the product. congatec pays close When designing a system, special attention must attention to component life cycles in deror to C be paid to issues such as heat dis si pa tion, elec- provide advanced end-of-life product no ti fi ca- N ER O TIFICATI TM tro static / electromagnetic compat­i­bility, sig nal tions. compliance, mechanical system design, and etc. Technology Partnerships Intel® Intelligent Systems Alliance - Intel® Technology Provider - AMD® Fusion freescale™ Adeneo Embedded Associate member Platinum member Partner Premier Technology Partner Software Partner COM Express® design guide Rev. 1.0 editor Qseven® Founding member XTX™ Founding member SGET e.V. Founding Member COM Express® Rev. 2.0 / 2.1 editor Qseven® Specification & design guide editor XTX™ Specification & design guide editor SGET e.V. Board Member PICMG® Executive Member Computer-On-Modules – the Concept 06|07 Embedded computer modules are small computer boards that can be integrated into almost any application without a cable connection. Embedded computer modules are used when standard single board computers are not suitable for mechanical reasons or due to a lack of expandability. The difference between boards and modules Cooling Customer Specific Solution Minimized development risk Embedded computer modules are small computer A heatspreader serves as a thermal interface The carrier board contains all of the special The complexity of carrier board development is boards that can be integrated in almost every between the embedded computer module and functionalities required by the corresponding significantly reduced when embedded computer application without a cable connection. All signals the cooling solution of the system. Thus, e.g. the embedded application. These functionalities can modules are used. With lower complexity, the are transmitted via industrial board-to-board excess heat can be passed directly to the system include special interfaces, a unique power supply, probability of error is naturally lower as well. This connectors to a customer- or application-specific housing. The heatspreader is defined in the COM as well as the mechanical design and connector means the cost and time frame of the project can carrier board. This carrier board contains all the specification and is uniformly implemented for all placement. The embedded computer module be met with a significantly lower risk. hardware expansions and also allows the cable- modules. The heatspreader for high performance itself is plugged into the carrier board like a less interface distribution. modules utilize a congatec patented heatpipe component. This ”super component” represents a Time-to-market system in order to boost cooling performance and complete computer that provides the intelligence With a module-based solution, a complex CPU Scalability system reliability. to the application. board design with accompanying BIOS / UEFI