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1 Introduction
1.1 Description
The Express-LPC is a low power, low cost, COM Express Type 2, COM.0 R2.0 module in
Compact form factor that is specially designed to facilitate speedy development of semi
custom designs.
The COM Express standard embodies the convergence of the latest technology standards
based on serial differential signaling such as PCI Express, USB 2.0, SATA and LVDS
implemented on a compact size Computer on Module. Signals are brought out through two
220-pin board-to-board connectors that permit data transmission rates of up to 5GHz.
Mounting holes connect the module with a custom-made, application specific carrier boards
which provide protection from shock and vibration.
The Express-LPC is a COM Express COM.0 R2.0 Type 2 compatible module in
Compact form factor (95 mm x 95 mm). The module supports a 45nm process
Intel® Atom™ processor N455 and D425 with 512 KB L2 cache, and D525 with
1MB L2 cache. The Intel® Atom™ processor integrates a graphics processing
unit (GPU) that provides CRT and single channel LVDS. The Intel® Atom™ processor N455/
D425/D525 also supports Hyper-Threading Technology with 2-threads per core allowing the
Express-LPC to provide excellent performance for multi-tasking applications.
The Express-LPC is positioned as an entry level COM Express module for systems that
require a small footprint with dual core computing power and DDR3 memory. It is ideal for
applications that require Floating Point CPU performance with average graphics support and
moderate power consumption levels, such as Robotics, Industrial control and Data
Communications.
The Intel® I/O Controller Hub 8-M (ICH8-M) allows connection of up to five additional PCI
Express x1 ports, four of which can be grouped to a PCIe x4, while supporting the LAN
controller on the 5th port. The module comes with a single onboard Gigabit Ethernet port and
three SATA ports. It has legacy support for a single parallel IDE channel, 32-bit PCI and LPC.
The Express-LPC comes equipped with AMIBIOS®8 supporting embedded features such as:
Remote Console, CMOS backup in 16Mbit SPI BIOS, CPU and System Monitoring and a Dual
Watchdog Timer for NMI or RESET.
The Express-LPC is a RoHS compliant and leadfree product.