Product News Tech News

ETX Module Provides Long Life Cycle Solution

ADLINK Technology has continued its commitment and support to customers who have designs based on the ETX computer-on-module form factor. ETX is one of the earliest computer-on-module form factors. After more than two decades, its popularity is only second to COM Express when it comes to installed user base. With the recent discontinuation of the hugely popular Intel Atom processor N270, many customers are searching for an ETX module replacement to keep their systems up and running.

They are in need of an ETX drop-in solution at both hardware and software levels (Intel-to-Intel) with equivalent or improved performance and a better thermal envelope to simplify the transition. The problem is that customer’s current module suppliers may not have ETX on their roadmaps anymore. Since ETX is no longer a viable choice for completely new designs, many earlier manufacturers have moved on and dropped out of the ETX market.

ADLINK’s solution is the ETX-BT, based on the Intel Atom processor E3800 series SoC (formerly Bay Trail).  This Intel Atom product family is possibly the last processor that can fully support all ETX legacy interfaces: PATA IDE, ISA bus, PCI bus, serial/parallel ports, VGA and LVDS (Hsync/Vsync mode). The ETX-BT is available in both commercial (0°C to 60°C)  and Extreme Rugged (-40°C to +85°C) versions and has a life cycle of 10 years, keeping in line with Intel’s warranted life cycle for the Intel Atom processor E3800 series of 15 years from release.

ADLINK was a pioneer in the ETX form factor computer-on-module market, and continues to support its users in sustaining and extending the life of their existing ETX-based system.

ADLINK Technology | www.adlinktech.com

Keep up-to-date with our FREE Weekly Newsletter!

Don't miss out on upcoming issues of Circuit Cellar.

— ADVERTISMENT—

Advertise Here


Note: We’ve made the May 2020 issue of Circuit Cellar available as a free sample issue. In it, you’ll find a rich variety of the kinds of articles and information that exemplify a typical issue of the current magazine.

Would you like to write for Circuit Cellar? We are always accepting articles/posts from the technical community. Get in touch with us and let's discuss your ideas.

Sponsor this Article
Website | + posts

Circuit Cellar's editorial team comprises professional engineers, technical editors, and digital media specialists. You can reach the Editorial Department at editorial@circuitcellar.com, @circuitcellar, and facebook.com/circuitcellar

Supporting Companies

Upcoming Events


Copyright © KCK Media Corp.
All Rights Reserved

Copyright © 2023 KCK Media Corp.

ETX Module Provides Long Life Cycle Solution

by Circuit Cellar Staff time to read: 1 min