Introduction - Seco CCHPC-C78-C User Manual

Carrier board for com-hpc compliant client modules

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2.1 Introduction

CCHPC-C78-C (abbreviated HC78) is a carrier board, designed in ATX form factor, intended for the use with COM-HPC Client modules.

COM-HPC is an open industry standard defined specifically for COMs (computer on modules). Its definition provides the ability to make a smooth transition from

legacy parallel interfaces to the newest technologies based on serial buses available today.

COM HPC CPU modules integrate all the core components of a typical PC-like architecture, and make all interface available through two standardized connectors,

so that COM HPC modules become scalable. This means that once an application has been created, there is the ability to diversify the product range through the

use of different performance class or form factor size modules.

Baseboard designers can use just the I/O interfaces that really need, providing, on the carrier board, the routing to the adequate interface connectors.

This versatility allows the designer to create a dense and optimised package, which results in a more reliable product while simplifying system integration.

HC78 board can be used both as an evaluation module, to test the functionality of your COM-HPC module and design an application specific carrier board for it,

or as a complete carrier board, already suited for standard purposes, with a small space consumption.

In any case, the solutions so realised is fully scalable, and allows to the user to keep his own-designed system continuously up-to-date, since the system can be

updated simply replacing the COM-HPC module with a newer one, just unplugging the module and replacing it, without the need of redesigning it.

The robust thermal and mechanical concept, combined with extended power-management capabilities, is perfectly suited for all applications.

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