Introduction; Etx®-Cn8; Etx® Documentation - Kontron ETX®-CN8 User Manual

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Introduction

2.1 ETX®-CN8
ETX®-CN8 is the latest 'Computer On Module' based on ETX® 3.0 standard. The new ETX®-CN8 module is
based on the VIA C7® processor and VIA Eden® processor as well as the VIA CN896 and VIA VT8237S
chipset.
ETX®-CN8 modules also will provide the following interfaces that are always located in the same physical
position on each board, thus guaranteeing scalability between modules.
It also takes advantage of the new ETX® 3.0 specification that allow for 2 Serial ATA ports without
violating the existing ETX® 2.8 pin usage.
For further expansions two IDE ports with Ultra133 DMA capabilities are available. The ISA bus signals
are also available. A lot of existing ISA boards can still be used via an ISA slot on a baseboard. This
avoids expensive redesigns and well proven ISA cards to PCI versions for standard PC motherboards.
PCI32, USB 2.0, Serial ATA, Parallel ATA, LVDS Multi-Media ports as well as an ACPI (Advanced
Configuration and Power Interface) for optimized power management. The JILI display interface
technology ensures automatic setting of the video controller parameters for the attached LCD panel.
Seven mounting holes on the board provide secure mounting to allow the module increased shock and
vibration resistance.
2.2 ETX® Documentation
This product manual serves as one of three principal references for an ETX® design. It documents the
specifications and features of ETX®-CN8. The other two references, which are available from the Kontron
Embedded Modules GmbH Web site, include:
The ETX® Component SBC™ Specification defines the ETX® module form factor,
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pinout, and signals. You should read this first.
The ETX® Component SBC™ Design Guide serves as a general guide for baseboard
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design, with a focus on maximum flexibility to accommodate a range of ETX®
modules.
Note: Some of the information contained within this product manual applies only to certain product revisions
(Prev: xxx). If certain information applies to specific product revisions (Prev: xxx) it will be stated. Please
check the product revision of your module to see if this information is applicable.
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