Hectronic’s Linux-ready “H6066” COM Express Compact Type 6 module offers a quad-core AMD G-Series SoC, soldered memory, and optional -40 to 85°C operation.



Like Hectronic’s Qseven form-factor H6069 computer-on-module, the Linux-enabled H6066 uses the Embedded G-Series SoC (system-on-chip) with AMD Radeon HD 8000E graphics with AMD’s Open CL support. However, instead of the dual-core version provided by the H6069, the new H6066 offers a choice of two quad-core models. Also, rather conforming to the 70 x 70mm Qseven COM spec, the new module is implemented on the 95 x 95mm COM Express Compact Type 6 format.







Hectronic H6066

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GX-411GA — 4x x86 cores @ 1.1GHz with 15W TDP, -40 to 85°C, dual 24-bit LVDS

GX-420CA — 4x x86 cores @ 2GHz with 25W TDP, 0 to 60°C, single 18-bit LVDS

Sweden-based Hectronic gives you a choice of two SKUs: one using a SoC with a faster clock rate, but with higher power consumption and a commercial operating temperature range, or another with a slower clock, but lower power draw and an industrial -40 to 85°C range:

The H6066 can be ordered with up to 4GB DDR3 RAM and 32GB NAND flash, both of which are available in optional soldered configurations with conformal coating. The COM is said to be designed to “withstand challenging conditions involving for instance vibration, dust, damp and cold/warm surrounding temperatures.” The module also offers a wide input voltage range of 4.75V to 20V. Applications include defense, transportation, maritime, medical, and industrial automation, says Hectronic.







G-Series SoC block diagram

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H6066 is equipped with a gigabit Ethernet controller and a variety of interfaces made available by the COM Express connectors. Dual independent displays are supported with a combination of the available 18- or 24-bit LVDS, as well as a VGA port and a port that combines DVl, HDMI, and DisplayPort.

Additional I/O includes two USB 3.0, eight USB 2.0, SDIO, and up to three SATA ports. You also get a variety of serial and legacy bus interfaces. Four PCI Express interfaces provide for expansion.

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Specifications listed for the H6066 include:

Processor — AMD Embedded G-Series options, both with AMD Radeon HD 8000 graphics: GX-420CA (4x x86 cores @ 2GHz) with 25W TDP, 0 to 60°C GX-411GA (4x x86 cores @ 1.1GHz) with 15W TDP, -40 to 85°C

Memory — up to 4GB DDR3 RAM

Storage: Up to 32GB SSD (SATA BGA, NAND) SATA interface (2x SATA if no SSD) SDIO interface

Display: Dual-channel 24-bit (GX-420CA) or single-channel 18-bit (GX-411GA) LVDS DisplayPort/DVI/HDMI VGA

Networking — gigabit Ethernet controller (Intel G2583 commercial, Intel 82574, extended temp.)

Other I/O: 2x USB 3.0 8x USB 2.0 Serial port with Super I/O support on carrier I2C/SMBus SPI bus LPC bus Audio codec

Expansion — 3x PCIe x1; PCIe x4

Power — 4.75V to 20V

Operating temperature: GX-420CA, 0 to 60°C GX-411GA, -40 to 85°C

Dimensions — 95 x 95mm (COM Express Compact Type 6)

Operating system — Linux, Windows Embedded 8, XP Embedded, WES7



Further information

Early access samples of the H6066 are available to key OEM customers, says Hectronic. More information may be found at the H6066 product page.

