Innovative Single Board Computers from Extreme Engineering Solutions
Extreme Engineering Solutions, Inc. (X-ES) has unveiled a new range of single Board Computers (SBCs) including 3U VPX, 6U VPX, XMC, 3U compactpci, 6U CompactPCI, 6U VME, and COM Express models, all powered by the 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7-4700EQ processor, previously known as “Haswell.”
Leading the Market with Advanced Technology
Rob Scidmore, the CEO of X-ES, underscores the company’s dedication to being a frontrunner in the industry by offering a diverse array of products based on the latest Intel Core i7 architecture. “We take pride in maintaining our leadership position by delivering a complete lineup of embedded solutions that leverage Intel’s cutting-edge processor technology,” he stated.
Expertise in High-Performance Design
With a wealth of experience in crafting high-performance intel sbcs for various sectors, including commercial, industrial, and rugged applications, X-ES has developed products that ensure high reliability for embedded systems utilizing the 4th generation Intel Core i7 processors.
Maximizing Performance in Compact Form Factors
“By embedding 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors into some of the most compact embedded form factors, X-ES is showcasing the impressive capabilities of this new microarchitecture,” remarked Sam Cravatta, Product Line Manager at Intel® Bright Systems Group. Ben Klam, VP of Engineering at X-ES, added, “Our deep understanding of Intel architecture allows us to deliver highly reliable products that optimize I/O performance, function in extreme low temperatures, and provide superior cooling for exceptional high-temperature operation.”
XPedite7501 – perfect for UAVs and UGVs facing size,weight,and power (SWaP) constraints
Comprehensive Product Offerings
The X-ES portfolio of conduction and air-cooled products powered by the 4th generation Intel Core i7 processor includes the XCalibur4500 6U cPCI,XCalibur4530 6U VME,and XCalibur4540 6U VPX modules. These products are designed to maximize memory capacity and I/O capabilities while offering configurability thru two PMC/XMC sites.
For smaller aerospace and vehicle applications that demand high processing power and I/O versatility, X-ES provides the XPedite7570 3U VPX and XPedite7530 3U cPCI modules.Additionally, for applications with stringent size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements, such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (uavs) and Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), the compact XPedite7501 XMC and XPedite7550 Rugged COM Express modules are available.
Enhanced Management and Performance Features
X-ES has acknowledged the meaningful benefits in maintenance and diagnostics offered by the remote configuration and management capabilities of Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) in its previous generation Intel Core i7 products. Consequently, the company continues to integrate Intel® AMT 9.0 support in its latest offerings. Moreover, the 4th generation Intel Core i7 processor boasts improved processing performance per watt, hardware-based memory encryption via Intel® AES New Instructions (AES-NI), and enhanced floating-point and integer performance through Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions 2.0 (AVX 2.0).
Graphics Performance Enhancements
The graphics processing unit (GPU) within the 4th generation Intel Core i7 processor has seen significant upgrades, featuring additional execution units and achieving up to a 24% increase in raw performance. This generation also supports OpenCL 1.2, allowing it to function effectively as a general-purpose graphics processing unit (GPGPU).
