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        Next-gen computer-on-module spec flies PCI Express

        Staff | Date: Nov 18, 2003 | Comments: 1


        Kontron unveiled a proposal for a next generation, small form-factor, embedded computer-on-module (COM) standard at a press conference in Munich, today. The new COM spec -- called ETXexpress -- evolved from the earlier ETX standard, which was developed by Kontron.



        Whereas ETX makes use of PCI as its principal system bus, ETXexpress leverages the new PCI Express standard as a high speed system bus, along with several emerging peripheral interface standards such as serial ATA (SATA), gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, and dual-channel DDR.

        More about ETXexpress, which Kontron calls an "open standard," is available in an article published by WindowsForDevices.com's sister site, DeviceForge.com.

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