Kontron UGM-M72

Introduction

In 2007, Kontron listened and responded to customer’s needs in the development of the Universal Graphics Module (UGM) concept and formation of the UGM consortium. More and more, the embedded market has to control and feed many high-end displays with tons of information without sacrificing excellent 3D graphic performance. The UGM standard - the first standard for embedded graphic cards - defines a 95 x 84 mm universal graphics-on-module which supplies monitors with all current and future graphic card signals in demand.

The concept is similar to the COM Express™ concept: Via the rugged AMP/TYCO connector, UGM cards connect to max. PCI Express x16. With its own independent frame buffer memory, the graphics processing unit (GPU) generates the output video signals available on the rugged 220pin module connector. Thus, no breakout cables are required. To control more than 2 displays independently, UGM-M72 allows for sharing PCI Express to several graphics modules.

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Key Benefits

• High 3D and video performance – offloading the CPU significantly
• Display Wall capable – 2 or more displays
• Simplified design – Lowers design risk dramatically on a high dynamic graphics market
• Complementary to customized solutions with COM Express™ modules
• Scalability – more flexibility and exchangeability – just plug in the required graphic power
• UVD Universal Video Decoder for High Definition Video and Blu-Ray Technology (H.264/VC-1)
• Specification is an open standard

PEG Adapter

A separate adapter is available which allows use of the UGM module in a standard PCI Express slot (i.e. desktop PC) - see picture on right.

Also available is an evaluation board with both a COM Express™ module slot and a UGM (Universal Graphics Module) module slot. This allows developers to get up and run quickly with COM Express™ and UGM modules.