ETXexpress®-CN8 -- NEW

ETXexpress® is the module concept of the new open Standard COM Express™ (by PICMG). The new ETXexpress®-CN8 module is based on the VIA C7® processor as well as the VIA CN896 and VIA VT8251 chipset. The CN896 chip is validated for Windows Vista. PCI-Express is the primary data path for upcoming x86 based systems. Non PCI-Express components such as PCI plug-in cards can still be supported with the PCI 2.1 32 Bit Interface as ETXexpress® COMs will continue supporting the PCI bus for legacy applications.

The ETXexpress®-CN8 will support 2 PCI Express x1 Lanes. Gigabit Ethernet based on PCI Express for high connectivity and 8x USB 2.0 provides fast interfaces for external peripherals. ETXexpress® COMs modules also will provide the following interfaces that are always located in the same physical position on each board, thus guaranteering scalability between modules: PCIexpress, PCI32, USB, SerialATA, ParallelATA, LVDS Multi Media ports as well as an ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) for optimized power management. Six mounting holes on the board provide secure mounting to allow the module increased shock and vibration resistance.