Artesyn Embedded Technologies announced the introduction of a new family of COM Express embedded computing modules with NXP's QorIQ T series processors.

     Artesyn Embedded Technologies announced the introduction of a new line of COM ExpressO embedded computing modules with NXP's QorIQO T-series processors. The new COMX-T module, called the COMX-T Series, includes four NXP T1042 processors based on the NXPPowerPC architecture (Power ArchitectureO) or eight also based on the PowerPC architecture (Power ArchitectureO's NXP T2081 virtual core processor is equipped with a variety of high-speed interfaces, and the size is the same as the production version of the standard module. This is a very cost-effective processor solution with the advantages of high processing density, easy replacement, and a long life cycle. This series of COMX-T modules is suitable for telecommunications equipment, networking systems, aerospace instruments, military/defense equipment, and industrial products, including low-power, compact iot devices.

     Artesyn Embedded Technologies' COMX-T2081 and COMX-T1042 modules are designed to be hardened to operate in harsh environments, such as extreme temperatures and high crash-shock resistance. NXP's T2081 processor is powered by an AltiVec engine and includes an innovative dual-threaded e6500 core with extremely high performance ratings per watt. NXP's primary goal with the T2081 processor is to provide an upgraded alternative to the highly popular QorIQ P Series 4-core mid-range processor line. If the performance of the two is compared with the same power consumption, the T2081 processor is superior to its predecessor in terms of core power, cache size, and serial/deserializer bandwidth. Some of today's electronic devices require high-performance processor cores, must also be able to support serial Advanced technology attachment (SATA) hard drives and graphics capabilities, and must also consume extremely low power. The 4-core T1042 processor, which is pin-compatible with the T2081, is another cost-effective option for such applications.

     Qianqian Shao, Product Marketing Manager at Artesyn Embedded Technologies, said: "These two new modules have a variety of high and low performance to choose from, system developers can choose the most suitable module to meet the needs of different applications." There are many newly developed products on the market, such as infrared radar systems, helicopter data transmission routers, and in-cabin entertainment system servers, which already use PowerPC Architecture COM modules. Because these modules have the advantages of small size, high performance, but also have the characteristics of reinforcement and durability, so the most suitable for the above variety of equipment. "More importantly, NXP has lived up to our customers' expectations with a steady supply of PowerPC(Power Architecture) processors that allow customers to plan and deploy over the long term as they bring in new equipment, ensuring they get the best return on their investment."

     The new COMX-T2081 and COMX-T1042 modules with QorIQ T-series processors are only 95mm x 125mm in size, which is fully compatible with the basic COM Express model and is equipped with a Category 5/6 pin output. An extended/revised edition from NXP is also available. The introduction of these two new modules will further expand ATsen's COM Express family of power management architecture products, allowing customers to take full advantage of these technologies to upgrade their existing systems or introduce a whole new set of software.