Fanless PC pairs with COM Express and I/O modules
For signal processing and control tasks, the ARCX110 is an embedded computer from Acromag, which combines a COM Express Type 10 CPU with four industrial I/O modules.
It is SWAP-C optimised with an Intel Atom E3950 (Apollo Lake) CPU module and four AcroPack ruggedised mini PCIe I/O expansion slots for data acquisition applications.
It has an integrated removable SSD bay and overall dimensions are 7.6 x 7.6 x 3.25 inches (190 x 190 x 80mm) and 4.55lbs (2kg).
The fanless, extended temperature operation range is from -40 to 71degrees C. Peripherals include two RJ45 gigabit Ethernet, two USB 3.0, two RS232, mini DisplayPort, and audio ports, plus M.2 and SATA data storage connectors. Four 68-pin VHDCI connectors securely route field I/O to the AcroPack modules without any loose internal cables to interface a mix of analogue, digital, serial, FPGA, avionics, and other I/O signals.
The ARCX110 is designed for defence, industrial, and mobile embedded computing systems and is intended for test and measurement, data acquisition and control, communication, avionics, simulation, and signal processing applications.
It is designed to be rugged and withstand 50g shock and 5g vibration.
More than 25 AcroPack modules are available to perform functions including A/D, D/A, discrete I/O, RS232/485, MIL-STD-1553, CAN bus and Gigabit Ethernet. Third-party mPCIe modules are supported for use in the AcroPack slots. Power is sourced from a 10 to 36V DC supply. Acromag also supplies a water-resistant connector cover to seal and secure the cabling.
AcroPack mezzanine modules improve on the mini PCI Express by adding a down-facing 100-pin connector that securely routes the I/O through a carrier card to its integrated external connectors. According to Acromag this eliminates internal cables and metalwork modifications. Carrier cards for rack-mount, field-deployable, industrial chassis, desktop, and small mezzanine computing platforms allow users to combine up to four I/O function modules on one computer board.
Founded in 1957, Acromag designs and manufactures high-tech industrial electronics. Acromag offers a complete line of embedded computing and I/O solutions including general purpose I/O boards, single-board computers, FPGA modules, embedded computers, COM Express products, mezzanine modules, wiring accessories, and software. Industries served include military, aerospace, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, and scientific research laboratories.
The company is headquartered near Detroit, Michigan and has a global network of sales representatives and distributors.
