CoreExpress

Core Express modules are complete computer -on-module (COM). These are highly integrated, small and compact PC that can be used in an embedded computer board design, similar to an integrated circuit. COMs integrate processor, memory, graphics and BIOS as well as general I / O interfaces. These interfaces are legacy-free, and only use digital buses, such as PCI Express, Serial ATA, Ethernet, USB and HD Audio. All signals are available on a high-speed, 22 -pin connector. Although currently available implementations use Intel processors, the specification is also open to other CPU - CoM solutions.

Core Express modules are mounted on a carrier board (carrier ) which contains the information necessary for the application peripherals. In this way, small, highly specialized embedded computer systems can be built.

The Core Express form factor was originally developed by LiPPERT Embedded Computers, and standardized by the SFF -SIG 2010.

Specification

The Core Express specification is maintained by the Small Form Factor Special Interest Group (SFF- SIG) and can be downloaded from their web site. The current version 2.1 is derived from the 23 February 2010.

The specification defines the module size of 58 mm × 65 mm.