congatec conga-TC570r COM Express Type 6 Compact modules

congatec has announced that its conga-TC570r COM Express Type 6 Compact modules, based on the 11th Generation Intel Core processor family (codename Tiger Lake), have received IEC-60068 certification. This certification qualifies the modules for operation in railway applications, confirming that they meet the requirements for extreme conditions such as extended temperatures, rapid temperature changes, shocks and vibrations. Users benefit from a rugged, application-ready building block with for various mission-critical applications.

The IEC-60068 certified module suits various railway applications, including Train Control and Management Systems (TCMS), predictive maintenance, passenger information systems, video surveillance and analytics, ticketing and fare collection, and fleet management and optimisation. Additionally, they are suitable for all applications beyond railway and transportation that are exposed to extreme conditions including automation, autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). These applications require advanced embedded computing capabilities provided by Intel’s 11th Gen Core processor technology, which the module offers in an industry-compliant design certified to meet all required IEC-60068 specifications.

The module has undergone rigorous testing and certification against various IEC-60068 standards. It is certified for operation under extended temperatures ranging from -40 to +85°C, including change of temperature (IEC-60068-2-14 Nb) and rapid change of temperature (IEC-60068-2-14 Na). It also provides shock and vibration resistance on the basis of DIN EN 61373 April 2011 category 2 (railway applications). The module is further protected against severe environmental conditions, such as high humidity, in accordance with IEC-60721-3-7 class 7K3, 7M2.

Optional features include conformal coatings to enhance resistance to liquids and moisture. congatec also offers corresponding carrier boards and comprehensive cooling solutions for its IEC-60068 certified COM Express module, allowing for fast application design.