Advantech announced a COM Express 2.0 Type 6 computer-on-module (COM) based on Intel's new “Sandy Bridge” Core processors and QM67 chipset. The SOM-5890 offers up to 16GB of DDR3 memory — as well as PCIe, SATA3, gigabit Ethernet, and other I/O — and supports display options including VGA, dual-channel 18/24-bit LVDS, SVDO, HDMI, DVI, and Displayport, says the company.

The SOM-5890 joins a number of COM Express modules based on Intel's "Sandy Bridge" Core processors, including Adlink's Express-HR, Congatec's Conga-BM67, Eurotech's Adbc8034, Kontron's ETXexpress-SC, and RadiSys' Procelerant-CEQM67. The SOM-5890 supports one of four newly-revised Core i7 processor models, at up to 2.5GHz, says Advantech (see spec sheet below). The module supports up to 16GB of dual-channel DDR3-1333, and supplies the new Intel QM67 chipset, says the company.

Advantech SOM-5890

Like the Adlink and RadiSys "Sandy Bridge" COMs, and one of the Kontron devices, the Advantech module features a Type 6 pinout. With Type 6, PCI expansion is sacrificed, but there's the potential for up to three DDIs (digital display interfaces).

As a result, the SOM-5890 provides DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI video interfaces, as well as SVDO, LVDS and VGA output. Expansion takes the form of seven PCI Express (PCIe) x1 lanes and one PEG x16 interface, says Advantech. As with the Adlink Express-HR, the device also offers dual 6Gbps SATA 3 ports, as well as dual 3Gbps SATA 2 interfaces.

SOM-5890, front and back
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The SOM-5890 provides a gigabit Ethernet interface, as well as support for six USB 2.0 ports, says Advantech. Serial and GPIO interfaces are also provided, among others. The 4.92 x 3.74-inch module is said to support temperatures of 32 to 140 deg. F (0 to 60 deg. C).

The SOM-5890 supports Linux and Windows Embedded, says Advantech. The module is also said to ship with the company's Advantech iManager software and related APIs.

SOM-5890 block diagram
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Features and specifications listed for the Advantech SOM-5890 include:

• Processor — Intel "Sandy Bridge" Core:
  • i7-2715QE (2.1GHz, 6MB cache)
  • i7-2655LE (2.2GHz, 4MB cache)
  • i7-2610UE (1.5GHz, 4MB cache)
  • i7-2515E (2.5GHz, 3MB cache)
• Chipset — Intel QM67
• Memory — up to 16GB DDR3 1066/1333MHz via 2 x SODIMMs
• Display:
  • LVDS interface — single and dual-channel 18/24-bit
  • VGA interface at up to 2048 x 1536 pixels
  • HDMI/DVI/Displayport — 3 x ports shared
  • SVDO — 1 x port share with HDMI/DVI/Displayport
• Networking — 1 x gigabit Ethernet interface via Intel 82579LM controller
• Other I/O:
  • 2 x SATA3 6Gbps
  • 2 x SATA2 3Gbps
  • 8 x USB 2.0
  • HD audio interface
  • 8-bit GPIO
  • Serial interface via 2 x UARTs
• Expansion I/O:
  • 1 x PEG x16
  • 7 x PCIe x1
  • LPC
  • SPI
  • SMBus
  • I2C
• Other features — watchdog timer; Type 6 Rev. 2.0 pinout
• Power — +12V for AT; +12V & +5 VSB for ATX
• Operating temperature — 32 to 140 deg. F (0 to 60 deg. C)
• Dimensions — 4.92 x 3.74 inches (125 x 95mm)

Availability

No information was provided on the pricing or availability of the SOM-5890. More information may be found at Advantech's SOM-5890 page.

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