Artesyn Embedded Power Freescale QorIQ™ P2020 COM Module COMX-P2020

The COMX-P2020 module from Artesyn Embedded Technologies provides the performance and features of the Freescale QorIQ™ P2020 dual-core processor on a convenient plug-in mezzanine module. By incorporating and leveraging the mechanical features and dimension of the COM Express® specification, the COMX-P2020 exhibits all the best open standard attributes: allowing easy technology upgrades with future devices; competitive pricing with choice of modules; and speedy time to market. The QorIQ P2020 processor is effectively a System-on-Chip device with a range of features including USB, PCI Express, Gigabit Ethernet, memory controller, general purpose I/O and SD/MMC flash controller. In addition, Artesyn has added a graphics controller on the COMX-P2020 module to enable LCD connection through either a local LVDS or a VGA port for those applications that need graphics output. The overall dimensions of the COMX-P2020 are 95 mm x 95 mm following the definition of a Compact COM Express module and this enables it to be fitted within a very wide range of enclosures when mounted on a customer carrier. COMX-P2020 is an off-the-shelf processor solution that is backed by one of the world's leading embedded computing companies for peace of mind and fast time to market by isolating you from the complexities of the high speed processor, memory and graphics devices. To ease the development cycle further, Artesyn supplies a development carrier card as well as a carrier designer's guide and other resources. By combining the tried and tested Power Architecture processor core along with a considerable range of on module I/O, the COMX-P2020 is suitable for a range of applications including programmable automation controllers, security gateways, civil aeronautics, renewable energy controllers, test and measurement and other embedded devices. The COMX-P2020 is supported by a range of real time operating systems and development tools.