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Proven and shorten design cycles. quality for more than 13 years. 4 congatec international partnerships congatec Sales Partner Solution Partner Technology Partnerships Executive Member Founding Member Associate member Board Member Specification editor Rev. 2.0, 2.1 PARTNER PROGRAM New high performance module standard ELITE EMBEDDED COM HPC Chairman of the PICMG workgroup Design guide editor Rev. 1.0 Specification editor Rev. 2.0, 2.1, 3.0 Founding member Trusted Partner Specification & design guide editor 5 Technology Leader congatec has been driving industry standards since 2005 SMARC 2.0 Module Configurable Battery Thin 2.5” SBC 3.5” SBC BIOS Manager Mini-ITX Pico-ITX Type 2 Heat Pipe Type 6 First Type 10 Type 7 Acquisiton Module Cooling Module Module Module Real-Time Systems Founder Founding Design Guide Founding customizing IoT COM HPC Member Member Services Gateway Chairman 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Product Families SBCs SMARC Qseven COM Express Customized 6 Industries Industrial Automation IIoT / Industry 4.0 Embedded computer technologies in industrial automation must be The Industrial Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 trend has notably designed for high reliability and long-term availability. changed the way embedded computer technologies are used. Challenging environmental conditions also demand IoT connectivity is a broad subject that leads to very highest quality and full ruggedness as well as resistance different solution approaches. Both integrated to electromagnetic interference. gateways and dedicated external gateways or edge At the same time, the IIoT and Industry 4.0 trends place servers are used. Big data is transferred in full to the entirely new demands on industrial computer system cloud to precisely map digital twins, or it is analyzed design: Edge servers, IIoT gateways and Industry 4.0 locally to report only relevant information and status controllers that synchronize in real time via Ethernet are just changes. Transmission modes also differ widely, ranging some of the major challenges facing the industry today. from sporadic connections via side channels such as LPWAN The consistent application of industry-compatible embedded technologies, to broadband connectivity via fixed or mobile networks. computing standards and the associated wide scalability enable OEMs are challenged with choosing which of the diverse options is future-proof and optimized platform concepts as well as simple best for them. In addition, they have to take a wide variety of upgrade options that are suitable even for closed-loop engineering. communication standards and cloud solutions into account, all of which come with their own specific interface requirements. Yet, what OEMs would actually prefer, is to concentrate on the development of Entertainment & Professional Gaming the IIoT and Industry 4.0 application; to organize the data exchange Embedded computing applications in the entertainment and with other machines, devices and feeding systems; to collect and professional gaming sector range from cost-sensitive systems for evaluate predictive maintenance data; and to develop pay-per-use or lottery, arcade and Pachinko games, to high-end gaming and feature-based licensing solutions. The end-to-end data path from the entertainment systems in gaming centers with the highest graphics system to the application cloud should therefore be supplied by the and interactive demands. With its scalable and application-ready OEM’s hardware development partner, at least for the transport and platforms, the modular embedded computer concept is a communication layers. Real-time communication by Time Sensitive perfect match for the requirements of the gaming industry, Networking (TSN) is also supported. enabling applications to be upgraded to the latest technologies with higher performance in the shortest 7 7 7 possible time and often without costly recertification. Building Automation Connected professional gaming machines must Embedded computer technologies are used widely in building translate new bandwidths into immersive experiences. automation, with applications ranging from classic automation and At the same time, pressure is growing through tighter control of complex installations in large premises and factories, to regulations. Cost constraints in the low-power segment access control and video surveillance systems, to local devices and demand the ability to provide the available system performance more panel systems for the control of high-quality home automation cheaply with each new processor technology. Highly scalable systems. Key characteristics in all cases are high energy efficiency and embedded computing designs are crucial for this. a small footprint, coupled with a good price. Smart homes, smart buildings, smart cities and smart grids place new demands on embedded computer technologies for building Medical automation. Seamless gateway connectivity and secure end-to-end Embedded computer technologies for use in the medical sector communication are required. require highest security and reliability in order to meet the relevant standards and pass the necessary certifications. Applications range from high-performance systems such as stationary tomography (MRT, Transportation CRT) and semi-stationary ultrasound and diagnostic Embedded computer technologies for use in the transport sector devices, to small mobile and ultra-mobile devices for use require highest ruggedness, reliability and long-term availability for in diagnostics and care.Medical imaging technologies harsh operating environments, because transport takes place in any require artificial intelligence (AI) so that physicians can weather – from freezing cold to tropical heat. The range of save time and, for example, compare MRI images taken embedded transport applications is as broad as the variety over several years to detect anomalies more quickly of means of road, rail, water and air transport. with AI support. Invasive surgery requires real-time Applications can be found in (rail) vehicles, ships and imaging with augmented reality. Big data creates the basis airplanes, on the wayside, or in PoS and kiosk systems for new research results and better treatment of each individual. at airports, train platforms and bus stops.Autonomous Device manufacturers want to capitalize on IoT connectivity by driving, augmented reality navigation, walk-by implementing new sales models such as pay-per-use and feature- ticketing, check-in machines for luggage, and wayside based licensing. Completely new business models are emerging servers for smart traffic routing as well as seamless video surveillance during travel and at stops – including personal identification and tracking – are just some of the new transport applications in which embedded computer technologies are ubiquitous. BUSINESS SEGMENTS 7 Smart Grid Test and Measurement Embedded computer technologies for use in energy technology To achieve the best results in the test and measurement (T&M) applications require precise process control even under adverse sector, the utilized embedded computer technologies operating conditions, for example when generating renewable must meet the highest demands in terms of quality and energies with an optimum yield from offshore wind reliability. Further requirements include scalability, turbines or solar parks in deserts. Power control and load operational safety and a long service life as well as long- management have always been among the most term availability to protect investments. Advanced demanding applications in terms of computing power, graphical user interfaces with touch and gesture control response times and reliability. – already indispensable today – continue to gain importance. The increase in decentralized power generation makes T&M technology is becoming more and more sophisticated – for power distribution management even more complex: example, because the electronics to be tested is operating at ever Microgrids are created, and virtual grids must be managed. To higher frequencies, which requires increasingly precise T&M synchronize several power generators and power consumers, and to technology. Equipping T&M technology with IIoT connectivity manage feeds into the distribution network or microgrid, more and presents further challenges for developers. Manufacturers want to more decentralized control intelligence needs to be integrated. monitor and manage their real-time T&M systems remotely and Ultimately, utilities are also benefiting from the IoT trend as it enables collect big data, while users want to monitor them on central cloud them to manage and maintain their assets better, and to offer new dashboards. Appropriate gateways and firewalls need implementing. services to customers. Digital Signage Point of Sale / Kiosk The digital signage market is highly dynamic. It comprises