Actis Computer claims to be shipping the first “COM Express Compact” module to be based on a PowerPC processor. The highly-compact XCOM-9347 integrates a low-power, Freescale MPC8347E PowerQUICC II Pro processor, along with graphics, networking, and other interface ports, and is supplied with Linux support.

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The XCOM-9347 conforms to the 3.74 x 3.74 inches (95 x 95mm) Com Express Compact format, which is derived from the Kontron-developed microETXexpress form-factor and is now standardized as “PICMG COM.0.” Like the Basic and Extended COM Express formats, the “Compact” variant plugs into application-specific baseboards via a pair of high density connectors, designated rows “AB” and “CD.”

XCOM-9347 block diagram
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Key features and specifications of the XCOM-9347, as listed by Actis, include:

• Processor:
  • Freescale MPC8347E PowerQUICC II Pro, clocked at 400 MHz
  • Integrated floating point unit (FPU) and security engine
• Memory:
  • SO-DIMM socket for up to 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM
  • Up to 1 GB on-board NAND flash
  • 8 MB boot flash; 8 KB NVRAM; 8 kilobit serial EEPROM
• Storage — dual SATA ports
• Display controller:
  • 128-bit 2D/3D graphics engine
  • XGA resolution (1280 x 1024 pixels)
  • 24-bit LVDS; 18-bit LCD; analog RGB monitor
• Networking — 2 x Gigabit Ethernet
• Other input/output ports:
  • 2 x USB 2.0 host/device ports
  • dual RS232 serial ports
  • I2C bus
  • 8 x GPIO signals
  • JTAG debug interface
  • Local bus connector
• Expansion bus — 32-bit 33/66 MHz PCI
• 3.3V environment

Software support for the module includes Linux and VxWorks BSPs (board support packages), Actis said.

The XCOM-9347 appears to be available now. Pricing was not disclosed.

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