The Zeta COM Express SBC family of ultra-small embedded computer boards combines a COM Express
Mini CPU module with a same-size carrier board to create a complete embedded PC. Designed in the COM Express Mini Type 10 form factor (84 x 55mm/ 3.3 x 2.2 in), Zeta provides an ultra-compact, industry-standard form factor solution.
3 key components pre-assembled:
A Computer on Module (COM) providing the core CPU functionality | ||
A carrier board providing the I/O transceivers and connectors, power supplies, and expansion sockets | ||
A heat spreader with a flat exterior surface for direct mounting and heat transfer to the system enclosure |
This layered architecture offers the highest functional density for any given footprint. As a comparison, Zeta
offers functionality and performance equivalent to Diamond’s top-selling Aries SBC at just 40% of the size.
Zeta currently supports three processor options:
Intel Bay Trail E3845 1.91GHz Quad Core CPU with 4GB RAM | ||
Intel “Apollo Lake ” E3940 1.6GHz quad-core CPU with 8GB RAM and 64GB eMMC | ||
Intel “Apollo Lake ” E3950 1.6GHz quad-core CPU with 8GB RAM and 128GB eMMC |
Zeta’s small size and high feature density make it an ideal choice for mobile applications. It stands ready to meet
the challenges of these environments with a wide range 6-36VDC input voltage, a -40 to +85C operating temperature range,
and fanless heat spreader cooling (heat sink options are available).
Benefits of COM-based SBCs
The use of interchangeable industry-standard CPU modules on Zeta offers two important system designer benefits:
Performance scalability: You can design multiple applications based on a consistent hardware platform and select the CPU that best fits the price / performance / power requirements of each one. In addition, as time goes on and your application needs more horsepower to support increased functionality, you can simply upgrade to a newer CPU with minimal to no redesign effort. |
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Long product life: The majority of today’s x86 embedded processors offer limited lifecycles of 5-7 years, so any long-life product dependent on an x86 single-board computer (SBC) is likely to require redesign sometime during its lifecycle. Using industry-standard COMs lets you easily migrate to a new generation CPU module in the exact same form factor and containing the same feature set, with virtually no hardware or physical redesign efforts. Zeta is ideal for long-life applications such as Military, Medical, and Transportation. |