Deggendorf, Germany, October 2016 – congatec, a leading technology company for embedded computer modules, single board computers and embedded design and manufacturing services, has announced its first credit card sized modules for the new SMARC 2.0 specification. They are based on the brand new 14 nm Intel® Atom™, Celeron® and Pentium® processors (code name Apollo Lake) that were also launched. The new conga-SA5 Computer-on-Modules not only set new standards in terms of low-power processor performance, but also impress with pre-integrated on board wireless interfaces for IoT connectivity. This is unique for Computer-on-Modules. Also unique is the improved and particularly rich feature set of the new SMARC 2.0 specification, which offers major advancements in technology and performance so that SMARC 2.0 will soon replace previous SMARC 1.1 designs. Developers and OEMs benefit from a completely new module standard with more pre-integrated functionalities making carrier board design considerably easier and more efficient.

congatec CEO Jason Carlson is very pleased with the first SMARC 2.0 product: “As editors of the SMARC 2.0 specification, we have put a lot of know-how and commitment in the development of this new SGET specification. Now this commitment is bearing first fruits: The conga-SA5 is our first product for this new standard. We are proud to have succeeded in releasing it after the short period from June to October – possibly as the first company worldwide – in time for the launch of the new 14nm Intel Atom, Celeron and Pentium processors. However, what is even more important for us is that we are also able to offer our customers the opportunity of a particularly fast time-to-market.”

In the near future congatec will also be launching the first SMARC 2.0 starter kits. Since the edition will be limited, it is advised to pre-order now. Free revision checks for existing SMARC 1.1 carrier board designs can also be ordered now.

congatec AG is a leading supplier of industrial computer modules using the standard form factors COM Express, Qseven and SMARC as well as single board computers and EDM services. congatec's products can be used in a variety of industries and applications, such as industrial automation, medical, entertainment, transportation, telecommunication, test & measurement and point-of-sale.