Congatec GmbH has introduced a new series of COM Express Compact computer-on-modules (COMs) based on Intel’s new Core Ultra processors. The COMs deliver heterogeneous compute engines, including CPU, GPU and NPU and are designed to meet the demands of running AI workloads at the edge.
The Intel Core Ultra processor-based COMs combine high-performance real-time computing with powerful AI capabilities for applications such as surgery robots, medical imaging and diagnostic systems. They also target situational awareness in industrial applications including inspection systems, stationary robotic arms, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs).
(Source: Congatec GmbH)
The conga-TC700 COM Express Compact COMs with the Core Ultra processors (code named Meteor Lake) provide up to 16 cores and 22 threads to consolidate distributed devices onto a single platform. The SoC-integrated Intel Arc GPU with up to eight Xe cores and up to 128 EUs delivers up to 2× 8K resolution and ultra-fast GPGPU-based vision data (pre)processing.
An integrated NPU, called Intel AI Boost, executes machine learning (ML) algorithms and efficient AI inferences. Up to 96 GB DDR SO-DIMM with in-band ECC at 5600 MT/s achieves power-efficient high data throughput and low latency, the company said, and delivers highly efficient advanced integration of AI workloads at a lower system complexity and cost than is possible using discrete accelerators. The solution features powerful P-cores and efficient E-cores for general computing and a high-performance Intel Arc GPU for graphics-based tasks.
The modules are designed for application-ready AI use in a plug-and-play form factor. They allow OEMs to upgrade existing applications by just exchanging the modules to access cutting-edge AI technologies, Congatec said.
An available ecosystem of solution-focused products and services enables a faster time to market when implementing x86 systems with powerful AI capabilities necessary in a variety of medical and industrial uses, the company said. The modules are available with pre-evaluated real-time hypervisor technology from Real-Time Systems for virtual machine deployments and workload consolidation at the edge. Service offerings include shock and vibration tests for custom system designs, temperature screening, high-speed signal compliance testing, design-in services and training sessions to simplify the use of congatec’s embedded computer technologies.
The conga-TC700 COM Express Compact Type 6 modules support the embedded temperature range from 0°C to 60°C and are available in a variety of standard configurations. The modules will be on display at embedded world, April 9-11, 2024 in Hall 3, Stand 241.
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