Intel Core i7 6U VME single board computer

It combines high x86 computing and graphics performance with flexible and modular expansion possibilities in four different ruggedisation levels. It can be tailored to the individual requirements of new and existing applications and is supported by Kontron's long term supply programme with availability of 10 years or more. According to Kontron, with hyperthreading and Intel Turbo Boost, the 6U VME SBC VM6050 speeds up multiprocessing tasks and processes single threaded tasks more efficiently by increasing the processor cycle on demand by up to 40%, without exceeding the defined TDP. It is designed to increase the performance of existing single threaded applications without having to extensively adapt the software. Kontron adds that demanding graphics applications, such as those found in control centers, benefit from Open GL 2.1 support and accelerated DirectX 10 capabilities through better and faster visual display on up to two monitors. These features make the Kontron 6U VME SBC VM6050 suitable for applications in markets such as aerospace, military, traffic and safety technology as well as video and image processing in medical technology. The device is fully compatible with all Kontron 6U VME products. The Kontron 6U VME SBC VM6050 with Intel Core i7 processor and Intel QM 57 controller hub offers up to 8GB of soldered ECC memory. It can be expanded via two mezzanine sockets for up to two XMC/PMC or one FMC (VITA 57 FPGA I/O) cards. In the left mezzanine slot, 2x DisplayPort, VGA, USB, high definition audio and additional GPIOs can be implemented via corresponding modules. It offers on board USB flash support, while the 128KB NOVRAM is designed to guarantee the highest data security and provide a back up of critical data in case of a power outage. Dedicated interfaces at the front include 2x Gigabit Ethernet and 1x USB 2.0 at dedicated interfaces and 1x serial port (SR-232/422/485). There are 2x Gigabit Ethernet, 2x SATA II, 2x USB 2.0, PCI Express x4, SRIO, GPIO and 32 I/Os for PMC 1 implemented on the backplane via the PO plug (VITA 31.1). In addition, Kontron's latest VME board also supports the double edged source synchronous transfer (2eSST) which allows a data throughput of up to 320Mb via P1, along with the 64bit VME bus (VME64x). P2 routes 64 I/Os from the FMC and PMC 2 slot and 32 I/Os from the PMC 1 slot to the backplane. With the EZ1-VM6050 system, Kontron says it provides a solution for quick entry into evaluation and development of VME applications. In the compact (1U) air cooled 6U VME rack system, developers get the Kontron 6U VME SBC VM6050 pre integrated along with the associated rear transition module (RTM), so that they can immediately begin with application development. The new Kontron 6U VME SBC VM6050 supports VxWorks, Fedora Linux and Windows and is available immediately.