Introduction; Table 1 Com Express™ 3.0 Pinout Types - Congatec COM Express conga-TCA7 User Manual

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Introduction

COM Express™ is an open industry standard defined specifically for COMs (Computer-on-Modules). Its creation makes it possible to smoothly
transition from legacy interfaces to the newest technologies available today. COM Express™ modules are available in following form factors:
Table 1 COM Express™ 3.0 Pinout Types
Types Connector
Rows
Type 6 A-B C-D
Type 7 A-B C-D
Type 10 A-B
1. The SuperSpeed USB ports (USB 3.0) are not in addition to the USB 2.0 ports. Ports that support SuperSpeed USB 3.0 also support USB 2.0.
The conga-TCA7 modules use the Type 6 pinout definition and comply with COM Express 3.0 specification. They are equipped with two high
performance connectors that ensure stable data throughput.
The COM integrates all the core components of a common PC and is mounted onto an application-specific carrier board. COM modules
are legacy-free design (no Super I/O, PS/2 keyboard and mouse) and provide most of the functional requirements for any application. These
functions include, but are not limited to a rich complement of contemporary high bandwidth serial interfaces such as PCI Express, Serial ATA,
USB 2.0, and Gigabit Ethernet. The robust thermal and mechanical concept, combined with extended power-management capabilities, is
perfectly suited for all applications.
Carrier board designers can use as little or as many of the I/O interfaces as deemed necessary. The carrier board can therefore provide all the
interface connectors required to attach the system to the application specific peripherals. This versatility allows the designer to create a dense
and optimized package, which results in a more reliable product while simplifying system integration.
Most importantly, COM Express™ modules are scalable. Once an application has been created, the product range can be diversified by using
different performance-class or form-factor size modules. Simply unplug one module and replace it with another; redesign is not necessary.
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• Mini 84 mm x 55 mm
• Compact
95 mm x 95 mm
• Basic
125 mm x 95 mm
• Extended
155 mm x 110 mm
PCIe Lanes PEG SATA Ports
Up to 24 1 Up to 4
Up to 32 - Up to 2
Up to 4 - Up to 2
LAN ports USB 2.0/
SuperSpeed USB
1 Up to 8 / 4
1
5 (1x 1 Gb, 4x 10 Gb) Up to 4 / 4
1 Up to 8 / 2
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TA70m01
Display Interfaces
VGA,LVDS/eDP, PEG, 3x DDI
LVDS/eDP, 1xDDI
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