The XM2 from MEN Micro (Ambler, PA) is based on the latest
Intel Core 2 Duo SP9300 processor with a clock frequency
of up to 2.26 GHz. The advanced
Intel processor, combined with the ruggedization
and low development costs of the
ESMexpress standard, make the XM2 a costeffective
choice for a variety of harsh, mobile,
and mission-critical environments found in
the railway, avionics, industrial automation,
and medical engineering industries.
The XM2 is equipped with a new Intel
GS45 graphics controller that provides a x16
PCI Express graphics link or up to two
SDVO interfaces, a DisplayPort, and two HDMI ports. The Core
2 Duo-based module also features a host of I/O functions,
including four x1 or one x4 PCI Express links, as well as two
Gigabit Ethernet ports, eight USB ports, three SATA ports, and
one HD audio port. The fixed pin assignment guarantees that
ESMexpress modules remain interchangeable. A board management
controller supervises temperature and power consumption.
The included Insyde H2O EFI BIOS
is configurable for the final application.
The XM2’s standard 4 GB of DDR3
DRAM memory combined with other
memory capacities, such as USB Flash on
the carrier board, creates virtually unlimited
space for data storage. Screened operating
temperature is 0°C to +60°C (+32°F
to +140°F) for both convection and conduction
cooling. The XM2 dissipates up
to 40 Watts via the advanced fanless cooling
system defined by the ESMexpress standard. Because the
populated PCB is mounted to a frame and completely enclosed
in an aluminum housing, the board provides 100 percent EMI
protection.
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