Articles from Kontron

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), announces the CERES-TSN, a compact, rugged, managed Ethernet switch designed for secure and reliable networking in mission-critical defense environments. It integrates time-sensitive networking (TSN), high bandwidth, and advanced security in a compact, fanless platform designed for embedded networks in ground defense systems and naval applications, with optional use in avionics.

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/embedded computer technology (ECT), today announces the upcoming Kontron VX30101. This new-generation 3U VPX High-End Computing Board is designed for AI-enabled mission computing, sensor fusion, rugged embedded servers and tactical edge applications.

Kontron Americas, a leading provider of IoT solutions and embedded computing technology, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Microsoft to offer Windows IoT licensing to their North American customers.

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), introduces the new HARAKAN-F, a compact mission computer providing high-density processing and powerful GPGPU for AI computing. HARAKAN-F features comprehensive hardware and software security services, and is based on a VPX architecture that is compatible with the Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) standard. The HARAKAN-F system is ideally suited for applications such as mission computing, vetronics, software defined radio, video capture, AI vision processing, rugged firewall, network gateway, and electronic warfare.

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), announces the release of the VX6096, a high-performance 6U VPX Plug-in Card featuring Intel® Xeon®-D2700/2800 processors. Its high processing power, advanced Air Flow Through cooling technology (VITA48.8), and superior hardware security features such as a secure PLD make the VX6096 an ideal choice for compute-intensive applications across all military radar segments, including airborne mapping, navigation, surveillance, and airborne early warning radars, as well as long-range tracking and target localization.

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), announces the release of the XMC-ETH6, a high-performance Gigabit Ethernet XMC designed to enhance the networking capabilities of VPX or VME Single Board Computers (SBCs). The XMC-ETH6 features six ports, providing expanded connectivity options and greater flexibility in network configuration. This increased port count allows users to establish a greater number of connections with a single card, resulting in cost and space savings at the system level.

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), today announced a collaboration with Truminds Software Systems and Napatech to optimize energy-efficient private wireless networks using Kontron edge servers and Truminds’ TruCore (5G Core Network Technology Solution) optimized for Napatech’s SmartNIC for User Plane Function (UPF) offload. Truminds will be showcasing this joint solution in their booth #5H24 at MWC in Barcelona from February 26th through February 29th, 2024.

Kontron today announced a partnership with NT Fiber, an Internet Service Provider delivering ultra-high-speed fiber internet, TV, and voice services to businesses in Texas. NT Fiber is the first internet service provider in Texas to install Kontron Broadband, offering Multi-Gigabit Fiber services to businesses and homes.

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), announces the development of a COM-HPC Mini module based on the COM-HPC 1.2 specification approved by PICMG on 6 October 2023.

Kontron, a global leader in IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), presents the K9051-C741 ATX server class motherboard. Designed to support Intel® 4th/5th generation Xeon scalable processors, this long-life cycle motherboard sets a new standard in high-performance computing. With the Intel® C741 chipset, Intel LGA4677 socket processors featuring a maximum TDP of 350W and maximum 768GB memory, it delivers exceptional processing power and efficiency, effortlessly handling even the most demanding applications.

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), today announces the VX307H, a 3U VPX Plug-In card for high performance embedded computing applications in harsh environments. Designed to SOSA™ profile specifications it is the ideal building block for boosting the compute and data transmission performance of mission systems used in Defense, Avionics and Transportation.

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computer Technology (ECT) and a leading supplier of certified Avionics systems for Inflight Entertainment & Connectivity (IFE&C), announced today that it is developing and manufacturing the ACMU and PSU for Stellar Blu Solutions’ (SBS) Sidewinder product offering.

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computer Technology (ECT) and Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFE&C) solutions, today announces its collaboration with ThinKom to demonstrate and make readily available a highly flexible Ka-band SATCOM solution to the avionics market.

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), is now equipping its KBox B-201-RPL and KBox B-202-RPL embedded Box PCs with powerful 12th and 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors with up to 24 processor cores. The KBoxes of the B-series are characterized not only by their powerful computing performance, but also by maximum expandability in a compact design and a low noise level ('Whisper Quiet Operation') with a maximum of 34 dB(A). This makes the systems ideally suited for applications in areas such as high-end image processing, SCADA/MES applications, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), will present an mITX motherboard based on Intel® Core™ i3 processors as well as Intel® N-series processors with latest UHD Gen12 graphics at embedded world 2023, thus expanding its product family of compact, power-saving motherboards "Designed and Made in Germany." The K3931-N mITX is available in four variants with different CPUs and is particularly suitable for use in the areas of casino gaming, digital signage, kiosk, POS/POI, ticketing as well as for applications in industrial and medical technology.

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), now offers 6th Gen Intel Atom® or Celeron® processors for its FlatClient ECO Panel PC series, which provide high computing and graphics performance with low power consumption. The robust Panel PCs with full-metal housing are easy to clean with their scratch-resistant and joint-free front made of continuous tempered glass. The displays with anti-glare and anti-fingerprint surface finish in sizes ranging from 10.1" to 23.8" are therefore easy to read even under difficult lighting conditions and offer brilliant and detailed visualization with WXGA/Full-HD resolution - the best preconditions for user-friendly and innovative machine operation.

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), announces that all ATX, µATX and mITX motherboards supporting the 12th generation Intel® Core™ i processor series will soon receive a comprehensive BIOS update to 13th generation. Equipped with Intel's Performance Hybrid Architecture, they offer a significant increase in performance with lower energy consumption. All boards belong to a product family with synergetic BIOS, uniform drivers and comprehensive tool set for customer-specific settings (default settings, thermal management, boot logo, etc.) and are "designed and made in Germany". They are suitable for IoT applications in the fields of industry, medicine, kiosk, digital signage, POS/POI, video surveillance and casino gaming. They will be available from Q2/2023.

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), introduces the D3723-R mITX industrial motherboard at embedded world 2022, based on the AMD Ryzen™ Embedded R2000 line, which was developed in Germany and will also be produced there in the future. Compared to V/R1000 APUs (Accelerated Processing Units) from AMD, it delivers higher performance. Besides the lower price, the new model also convinces with Windows 11 support and a long life cycle of seven years. Like all Kontron motherboards with the denomination D3xxx or K3xxx, the D3723-R is produced in Germany.

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), will present a new industrial computer in box PC format - the KBox A-151-TGL - at embedded world 2022. Based on 11th Gen Intel® Core™ or Celeron® processors, the KBox A-151-TGL offers sufficient computing performance even for demanding IoT edge or AI applications. As a special feature, the system has an expansion slot on the front (I/O Door), which can be used to expand the KBox A-151-TGL with additional functionalities like fieldbuses, interfaces such as graphics, serial or digital I/Os and Ethernet interfaces. Optionally, the system can also be extended to include 4G/5G or even WiFi 6 connectivity.

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), and Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFE&C) solutions, today announced its latest IFE&C product service center has officially been opened.

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), and Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFE&C) solutions, today announced a technology refresh of the portable Cab-n-Connect™ wireless streaming IFE&C platforms for the commercial and business aviation industry.

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), and Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFE&C) solutions, today announced FAA PMA approval of the ACE Flight™ 2780 Auxiliary Modem Unit (AMU) and general availability of the ACE Flight™ 4783 Dual MODMAN.

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), and Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFE&C) solutions, today announced FAA PMA approval and general availability of the latest generation of Cab-n-Connect™ Wireless Access Points based on Wi-Fi 6.

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), today announces the DARC™ VX208, a very high-performance, ruggedized and secure SWaP-constrained mission computer system.

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT, embedded computer technology, has increased its telecommunications portfolio to include the new ME1310 designed to solve restricted space and power challenges by enabling complex applications closer to the network edge while continuing to simplify Open RAN deployment.