Featuring the Smarter Technology eXtension

SoM + Customized Baseboard + Embedded OS

Axiomtek's eSMART Service is an optimized process which develops customized baseboard for Axiomtek's standard SoM plus embedded OS as platform solutions with a low investment. Through the eSMART service, 3 ready-to-run engineering samples can be produced within 30 days from the time of order confirmation. Customers can reduce cost and up to 85% of regular development time using eSMART.

STX Module

The STX module is a general purpose processing system-on-module (SoM) with complete computing ability in a very compact size. Although the STX Module is configured to various functions and power schemes, it always needs to be configured through its output interface and work with Baseboards. The STX module is a general purpose processing system-on-module (SoM) with complete computing ability in a very compact size. Although the STX Module is configured to various functions and power schemes, it always needs to be configured through its output interface and work with Baseboards. STX shares the same form factor as PC/104 which is 3.6"x3.8" and applied the same 4 mounting holes.

Baseboard

The Baseboard is the I/O outlet board for STX module through STX interfaces. It is capable of providing standard PC I/O signals converting and output, such as, COM port TTL-level signals to RS-232/422/485, AC-link to AC'97 Audio via AC'97 Codec, Ethernet signals from digital to analog and output for Parallel port, IrDA, Floppy, USB, IDE, LCD, CRT, and etc. The STX Baseboard could be any size. The standard form factors are PC104, 3.5", 5.25" and ATX.

STX Features

• Simple design of application baseboards
• Easy adaptation to PC/104 (ISA) and PC/104plus (PCI) interfaces
• No cable interfaces desired on the ePC module
• Only 2 robust SMT board-to-board connectors with all interfaces integrated
• Various stacking heights for board-specific requirement
• Full compatibility over at least 3 PC generations
• Full SMT design for superior production quality and yield
• Secure and robust mechanical mounting concept for use in rugged application environments
• Proven heat dissipation concept
• Heat dissipating components, i.e. processor and system chip, as well as bulky parts (memory module) always at the same place

STX Advantages

• The smallest dimensions
• The best connector concept
• Several stand-offs (module to baseboard spacing)
• Proven and comprehensive heat dissipation concept with passive cooling
• Excellent shock and vibration resistance due to robust and secure mechanical concept
• Well suited for demanding applications (quality)
• Simple signal routing on baseboard
• Direct connection of STX interface to the PC/104plus buses (PCI, ISA)
• Identical dimensions and mounting holes as PC/104
• Meaningful successor to the world-wide established and successful PC/104 standard
• Comprehensive PC/104 add-ons usable for STX (interface adapters, field bus controllers, power supplies, PC/104 housing profiles, etc.)