Kontron Upgrades its Ready-to-Go CompactPCI Systems

Compact, Flexible, Powerful

SAN DIEGO/Nuremberg, Germany, November 28, 2007 – Today, Kontron (SPS/IPC/DRIVES Hall 7 / Booth 7-306) introduced the Kontron CP-Pocket/CP307-V, the latest addition to the CP-Pocket line of CompactPCI systems, which now includes a more powerful processor board for both outstanding performance and value.

The CompactPCI system with integrated Kontron CP307-V 3HE CompactPCI CPU board comes with the 1.86 GHz Intel® Celeron® M 440 processor. Its three front-access slots (optionally equipped with Kontron CompactPCI I/O boards) make the CP-Pocket system ideal for modular and configurable machine controllers or for the development of compact servers. Thanks to the front-access, CompactPCI boards can be easily swapped, thereby streamlining adjustments made by systems integrators and maintenance personnel.

CompactPCI boards and systems are ideal for high-end applications with high availability requirements. Broken down into performance ranges for classic industrial applications, Pocket systems keep application costs to a minimum by offering more convenience and a high level of investment security at standard prices.

Performance for the integrated Kontron CompactPCI CP307-V is provided by a 1.86 GHz Intel Celeron M 440 processor with a 533 MHz front side bus combined with the Intel Mobile 945GM Express chipset. Up to 2GB memory by one DDR2-SODIMM module with 533 MHz add to the performance and provide high data throughput. The CPU board is available as a dual slot (8HP) solution providing comprehensive communications interfaces via 4 x USB 2.0, PS-2 and COM as well as 2 x Gigabit Ethernet where high network bandwidth is guaranteed through the Ethernet channels. The graphics accelerator integrated within the Mobile Intel 945GM Express offers excellent 2-D, 3-D and video features. Connectivity via a VGA- and DVI-port enables dual operation mode. In addition, the Kontron CP307-V boasts 2x SATA-300 hard drives and a compact flash socket.

Kontron’s extensive front-access plug-in I/O modules round off the diverse range of features that provide each OEM and systems integrator with exactly the right configuration for maximizing the life cycle of their investment.

The Kontron CP-Pocket/CP307-V is available now.

For more information, please visit http://www.kontron.com/CP-Pocket-CP307-V

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Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and communication solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Embedded and Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.

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