In-vehicle PC starter kit

With the comprehensive conga-IVI Starter Kit automotive solutions can be quickly and easily created.

Centerpiece of the conga-IVI starter kit (IVI stands for 'in-vehicle infotainment') is the COM Express-compatible conga-CA PC module.

This module measures just 95 x 95mm and is based on an Intel Atom Z530 processor with a clock speed of 1.6GHz and the corresponding Intel system controller hub US15W.

The conga-CA features many standard PC interfaces, such as two PCI Express lanes, eight USB 2.0 hubs, two serial ATA ports, LPC, SDIO, Intel High Definition Audio as well as a high-performance integrated graphics card.

Featuring 1GByte of DRAM, the conga-CA is ideal for multimedia functions.

The PC module is plugged into the basis board that comes with the conga-IVI kit.

Approximately the size of a car radio, this basis board is designed for use in a DIN slot shell and comes equipped with sturdy plug-in connectors.

All standard vehicle interfaces such as CAN bus and MOST bus are available.

In addition to an FM radio tuner, a display connection with touch-screen support, as well as Bluetooth for communication with mobile telephones are included.

Numerous USB interfaces, a mini PCI Express slot as well as an SDIO interface allow flexible adaptation of the system to the most diverse applications.

The starter kit includes a comprehensive software application package which demonstrates possible applications in a simple form.

The electronics as well as the application software can be used as a basis for new developments.

The conga-IVI kit comes complete with all necessary cables as well as a 7" LVDS touch panel with a resolution of 800x480 pixels, suitable for vehicles.

Also included are a 12V power chord, a Slimline DVD drive, a 4GByte flash drive, a USB GPS receiver, a WLAN card and all necessary antennae.