COM Express

COM Express Modules: The Flexible Core of Your Embedded System

The ability to rapidly develop and deploy new computing technologies is critical to keeping embedded products competitive. COM Express (Computer-on-Module) is a standardized system on module (SoM)
approach that separates core CPU functionality from the carrier board. This modular architecture enables greater design flexibility, reduces time-to-market, and provides a clear upgrade path as processing requirements evolve.

Westward Sales offers a broad selection of COM Express modules from established manufacturers, including ARBOR Technology and Axiomtek, supporting a wide range of embedded and industrial applications.

Understanding the Benefits of COM Express

COM Express modules function as complete computers on compact circuit boards. Each module integrates the CPU, memory, chipset, and essential I/O functions into a standardized form factor. The module connects to a custom carrier board that provides application-specific interfaces, including specialized connectors, expansion slots, and I/O headers.

This architecture provides several practical advantages for embedded system design:

Design Scalability and Flexibility: The modular structure allows engineers to scale performance by upgrading the COM Express module without redesigning the carrier board. This protects the original development investment, extends product lifecycles, and supports long-term platform consistency across product generations.
Faster Time-to-Market: Using a standardized COM Express module allows development teams to focus on differentiating features rather than complex core computing design. Reduced validation and testing cycles help products reach deployment faster.
Reduced Development Costs: COM Express modules are pre-validated for high-speed interfaces and power design, eliminating much of the cost and risk associated with developing complex digital circuitry. This simplifies engineering and lowers overall project cost.

COM Express Module Options and Processor Selection

Westward Sales offers multiple COM Express form factors to support diverse application requirements, including Type 6 Basic and Type 6 Compact modules for performance-driven and space-constrained designs. For compact embedded systems, Type 10 Mini modules provide a powerful computing solution in a smaller footprint.

Modules are available with a wide range of processor options to match performance and power requirements, including Intel Core i7, i5, and i3 processors for compute-intensive workloads, Intel Atom and Pentium processors for low-power and fanless designs, and AMD Ryzen processors for demanding industrial and AI-oriented applications.

To support deployment in industrial environments, many COM Express modules feature wide operating temperature ranges and robust connectivity options such as 1 GbE and 2.5 GbE Ethernet, enabling reliable operation and high-speed data transfer in challenging conditions.

These modules are commonly deployed in embedded computers used for industrial control, automation, and custom embedded platforms. Certain COM Express configurations are also used in edge AI computers, where on-device processing supports real-time analysis and intelligent decision-making.

Reliable COM Express Modules for Embedded, Industrial, and AI-Ready Platforms

Westward Sales supplies COM Express modules built to meet the performance, integration, and lifecycle demands of industrial and embedded systems. These modules deliver scalable compute in a standardized form factor that integrates easily into custom carrier boards and rugged enclosures.

Explore available COM Express products or pair these modules with appropriate carrier hardware to match your application’s environmental and performance requirements. For expert advice on selecting the right COM Express module for your design, contact a Westward Sales specialist.

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