Computer-on-module
ETX 3.0 Diamond Systems

Diamond's ETX Computer-on-Module (COM) family provides a series of compact, plug-compatible, embedded computing cores for powering a wide variety of custom embedded applications. The modules are intended to be plugged into application-specific baseboards to create a customized embedded computing subsystem--an approach that minimizes product development investments and risks, and shortens time-to-revenue.

Each Diamond ETX COM integrates a complete set of PC-compatible functionality, including a high-performance processor, up to 2GB of DDR2 SO-DIMM SDRAM, and an extensive set of system controllers and peripheral interfaces. CPU options range from the low-power Intel Atom to the high-performance Intel Core 2 Duo, enabling an optimal match to the application's performance, power, and cost requirements.

By virtue of their conformance to the ETX Version 3 specification, Diamond's ETX COMs provide a consistent set of on-board controllers and I/O interfaces, and are essentially interchangeable with one another. The modules include CRT and dual 18-bit or 24-bit LVDS video, 10/100Mbps Ethernet, SATA, IDE, USB 2.0, audio, serial, parallel, and PS/2 ports. Additionally, they offer both 32-bit PCI and 16-bit ISA buses, allowing maximum flexibility of application development. To accommodate harsh outdoor environments, the modules also support extended operating temperatures.