Kontron is a global leader in embedded computing technology. With more than 30% of its employees in Research and Development, Kontron creates many of the standards that drive the world’s embedded computing platforms. Kontron’s product longevity, local engineering and support, and value-added services, helps create a sustainable and viable embedded solution for OEMs and system integrators. Kontron works closely with its customers on their embedded application-ready platforms and custom solutions, enabling them to focus on their core competencies. The result is an accelerated time-to-market, reduced total-cost-of-ownership and an improved overall application with leading-edge, highly-reliable embedded technology.
Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit:
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Product Overview
Computer On Modules
Computer-on-Modules (COMs) are highly integrated component SBCs that support system expansion and application-specific customization. The CPU module delivers the core functionality while all of the application-specific features are designed into the baseboard creating a semi-custom embedded solution. Customers don’t need to worry about the complex design of the COM, instead freeing them to concentrate on their core business. The CPU modules are available in different COM Express™ compatible form factors like COM Express ™ basic / ETXexpress ® , COM Express ™ compact / microETXexpress ® , nanoETXexpress a ultra small COM as well as ETX ® form factor.
AdvancedTCA
AdvancedTCA (ATCA) is the new standard for telecom applications bringing the features of proprietary architectures and the CompactPCI standard with his high packing density and RAS (reliability, availability, serviceability) together.
AdvancedMC
AdvancedMC (AMC) is the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group's specification (PICMG AMC.0 , AMC.1, AMC.2, AMC.3 and AMC.4 respectively) for hot-swappable and field-replaceable mezzanine cards.
MicroTCA
MicroTCA (Micro Telecommunications Computing Architecture) is a PICMG standard for open modular systems based on AMCs (Advanced Mezzanine Cards). Designed to address high communication bandwidth, high processing capacity and high availability requirements, MicroTCA platforms have enough bandwidth for the most challenging applications. MicroTCA offers designers a wide range of options by allowing full redundant systems, partially redundant systems and systems with no redundancy at all. It’s because of these types of options that MicroTCA is an ideal platform for a wide range of application spaces. Applications in Military/Aerospace, Communications, Medical and Industrial will benefit from MicroTCA’s compact design, performance capabilities, and full-range of system design options.
CompactPCI / PICMG 2.16
Complete line of 3U and 6U cPCI chassis and CPU blades along with a diverse line of plug in boards such as industrial I/O and communications, graphics, drive control, cPCI PMC carrier, Ethernet and fieldbus.
VME Boards & Systems
Complete line of 3U & 6U VME chassis & CPU boards along with a diverse line of plug in boards such as industrial I/O and communications, PCMCIA, VME ModPack & PMC carriers, ModPack and fieldbus.
VPX (VITA 46) – OpenVPX (VITA65)
OpenVPX™ is the architecture framework that defines system level VPX interoperability for multi-vendor, multi-module, integrated system environments. The OpenVPX framework defines clear interoperability points necessary for integration between Module to Module, Module to Backplane and Chassis. OpenVPX recommends, but does not specify development systems to assist evaluation, prototype and development of VPX systems. OpenVPX will evolve and include new fabric, connector and system technology as newer standards are defined.
Slot CPUs
Kontrons serves you with the largest array of half & full size SBCs - from ISA, PCI/ISA, PISA and PICMG (1.0/1.3). The offerings spans from low power fanless up to the latest top performing processors. These SBC come full featured and equipped - running off-the-shelf - powering your application!
Embedded SBCs
Kontron Embedded SBC processors serve every format, even with consistent product families that allow full accessory and chassis re-use. With the Pico-ITX™ form factor, Kontron now supports a new definition of small (100 x 72 mm), powerful and very cost effective 2.5" SBCs for ultramobile applications. Embedded SBCs - in 3.5" (JRex). Serving as the best scaleable off-the-shelf-board solution - with up to Pentium® M performance. Offering patented JFLEX™ IO, PC/104 and PCI/104-only expansions.
JRex boards are a family that allows full accessory reuse - as all interfaces remain unchanged electronically and mechanically.
PC/104 SBC and Peripherals
Interest in PC/104 has grown exponentially since they were first manufactured in 1987. Primarily used in either stand-alone module stacks or in component-like applications, the configuration possibilities of the PC/104 are almost without limit. Kontron PC/104 Standalone Single Board Computers (SBCs) serve in every format, even with consistent product families that allow full accessory and chassis re-use. For building reliable embedded PCs, Kontron offers a broad selection of MICROSPACE® PC/104 modules and peripherals. Complete cable sets can be delivered with all CPU modules to facilitate the customer’s entry into the world of PC/104.
Embedded Motherboards
Kontron´s embedded motherboards with a longevity up to 7 years are the ideal solution for a wide variety of applications. As the options for embedded computing continue to expand, choosing the right embedded motherboard becomes more complicated and confusing. In applications where permanence and risk avoidance must be optimized, Kontron's experience in a variety of markets leads customers to the solution that meets their critical programming and cost objectives.
Industrial PC - Rackmount, KVM
Kontron offers a large array of Intel® based rack mount platforms around Quad Core architectures: passive backplane (SBC) and motherboard. Many additional features like KISS Stor storage solutions, or PCCM Condition Monitoring Software turn the Kontron Rackmount IPCs to solutions for various applications . The benefits of the passive backplane are its ability to support a greater number and combination of ISA / PCI / PCI express expansion slots (up to 14) and to offer longer life cycles, which can be greater 5 years. With its impressive multi-core performance and ultra quiet operation (<35 dB), the Kontron KISS family is not only predestined for data intensive applications such as those found in test and measurement or industrial and medical image processing, but is also the ideal server for control rooms and engineering offices.
Communications Rack Mount Servers
Kontron's Communications Rack Mount Servers are ideally suited for telco and data network applications with 1U and 2U offerings in ruggedized, short depth chassis with long life availability. These servers include two key product families:
1. Carrier Grade Servers
2. IP Network Servers
Embedded Box PCs
Kontrons Box PCs are suitable for machine, cabinet building factory automation, offering scalability in performance, connectivity and size. Kontrons Box PCs fit nearly all applications in industrial environment. When EMC, temperature, Vibration and shock become an issue, Kontrons Box PCs and DIN Rail Mount PCs are the right choice.
HMI/PanelPC/Thin Client/OEM
The scalable product line of the new HMI systems (Panel PCs, Micro Clients, Touch Panels) offers a wide range of processor capacities and display dimensions from 7.0" up to 19". The 100% industry-capable Panel PCs and displays meet toughest industrial requirements concerning shock, vibration and temperature resistance. However specific your requirements we supply you with semi- and full-customized Panel PCs and displays for your control and visualization applications.
GETAC Notebooks and Laptops
Rugged Notebooks are portable PCs designed for use in demanding environment. Their rugged design ensures reliable operation under all outdoor conditions. With our products we cover the complete range from tablet PC's over convertibles up to a highly modular notebook system.
Rugged Airborne Systems
The rugged airborne systems products family include critical systems components to enable in-flight broadband services including: Internet, VPN access, email, multimedia capabilities, video-on-demand, games and additional entertainment choices in a fully-integrated wireless cabin over a broadband air-to-ground or air-to-satellite link.
Machine-to-Machine
In the years to come most electronic devices will connect to the Internet. Analysts estimate that tens of billions of devices will communicate in this decade. By deploying smart services on the machine-to-machine devices OEMs will be able to expand their solutions to meet these new market opportunities. Developers of the emerging smart services need a simple, yet powerful M2M device to test their application’s connectivity and performance. OEMs can reduce time-to-market by using Kontron’s M2M Smart Services Developer Kit, which was co-developed with Intel.
The Kontron M2M System works out of the box on Wi-Fi and is 802.15.4 ready. 3G WWAN is either installed or can be easily enabled by dropping–in a pre-certified PCI Express mini card module and SIM for 3G/4G for wireless connectivity application testing. The external USB ports allow easy use of M2M SDKs. There is ample storage space for M2M smart service applications, middleware and OS on the internal microSD card and by using the externally accessible microSD slot. With a built-in accelerometer, dual HDMI and HD audio support, Kontron’s M2M System enables both movement tracking as well as A/V intensive smart services applications.
Server Board
Kontron adds a server class category to its already extensive portfolio of embedded and standard motherboard products, and feature long-life embedded server processors from Intel. These server boards are ideal for medical imaging, simulation, storage and multimedia telecom and data center markets. They also offer leading-edge remote management tools with support for KVM and VM over IP for real time access.
Software
Kontron offers enhanced, complex software support for customers to migrate from single-core to multicore platforms for all important operating systems such as Windows 7, Linux and VxWorks.
- Middleware, BIOS, BSP, driver and operating system adaptations
- Virtualization/hypervisor software
- Software design, verification and validation
- Porting, adoption and validation of target software applications
Customers benefits:
- Considerably reduced time-to-market due to out-of-the-box HW/SW solutions
- Increased application software quality
- Reduced total-cost-of-ownership
Applications
Kontron is significantly investing in developing application-specific technology to meet the particular requirements of companies in the communications convergence, Internet security, industrial automation, transportation and other fields of commerce. We've assembled a portfolio of integrated (software, hardware, middleware and support services) embedded computer applications to offer customer-centric solutions that are flexible and scalable.
Many of our embedded computer applications combine our industry-standard embedded computer boards and systems with leading application software. Quite simply, Kontron's embedded computer applications are designed to help OEMs, enterprise customers and Governments reduce their time-to-revenue.
