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COM Express Basic Modules (125 × 95 mm): Type 6 and Type 7 Explained
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COM Express Basic is the 125 × 95 mm size of the PICMG COM Express standard. It offers more board space than the Compact size, which means more memory sockets, higher-TDP processors and better heat spreading.
Two pinouts in Basic size
- COM Express Type 6 Basic: displays, PCIe, SATA and USB for graphics-rich x86 systems
- COM Express Type 7 Basic: headless server-on-module with up to 4× 10 GbE and 32 PCIe lanes
Processor choices
- Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 H-series up to 45 W
- Intel Xeon with ECC memory
- AMD Ryzen Embedded
- Intel Xeon D and Atom C on Type 7
Basic or Compact?
Choose Basic when your processor needs more than about 28 W, when you need two SODIMM sockets or ECC memory, or when thermal design is critical. Choose Compact for space-constrained or fanless designs.
Typical applications
Medical imaging, industrial vision, defence and avionics computers, test systems and edge servers.
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Get pricing on COM Express Basic modules from Congatec and SECO. Request a quote.