Small form factor computing has evolved from low performing embedded platforms to robust, standardized and scalable solutions for a spectrum of industries, which require increased processing performance along with low power consumption in a limited footprint. There have been various open standards published for small form factors, typically defined as a board measuring less than 300 mm2. The WEBCON will provide an overview about the most popular small form factors, will introduce techncial trends and will inform about the latest product innovations of the leading board vendors.

Speaker: Wolfgang Heinz-Fischer, Advantech
The COM Market - take away the confusion

There are many players in the SOM/COM market and nearly every six month there is a new format or player in the market. So it becomes very difficult for users to make the right decision and select the best fit for his application. The WebCon try to give an overview and guideline for the SOM/COM offers available in the market.

Speaker: Daniel Gunter, congatec AG
Small Form Factor Modules for x86 Architecture - concepts, overview and comparison

This webinar will explain the major x86 small form factor module concepts ETX, XTX and COM Express. Emphasis will be put on the particular customer advantages of each module standard. The attendees will get a complete overview of the possibilities and advantages.

Speaker: Wolfgang Eisenbarth, MSC Vertriebs GmbH
COMExpress leads SOM Technoloy

COMexpress is one of the latest open specifications to relief the system developer from designing high speed CPU hardware and firmware. The beauty of the widely adapted specification is its integration of graphics interfaces, SATA and GbE in addition to many PCI Express channels. The webcast will examples of COM Express and compare them to older technologies like ETX with pros and cons.