Portwell Launches COM Express Type 6 Module

By Tiera Oliver

Assistant Managing Editor

Embedded Computing Design

March 12, 2020

News

The PCOM-B653VGL features an Intel 8th Generation Core i3/i5/i7/Celeron SoC processors (formerly Whiskey Lake U) with 15W TDP.

American Portwell Technology, Inc. has launched PCOM-B653VGL, a new compact COM Express Type 6 module. The PCOM-B653VGL is powered by Intel's 8th Generation Core i3/i5/i7/Celeron SoC processors up to 4 cores/12 threads with a low 15W thermal design power (TDP).

At 95mm x 95mm, the PCOM-B653VGL COM Express Type 6 compact module features:

  • Dual channel DDR4 Non-ECC SO-DIMM 2400 MHz up to 64 GB;
  • Triple independent displays with selectable options-VGA/DP, LVDS/eDP and display port support for up to 4K resolution;
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 8 x USB 2.0, 2 x SATA III, 2 x PCIe Gen 3 x4, and I x PCIe Gen 3 x1;
  • A serial I/O supports 8-bit GPIO, I²C, SMBus and UART;
  • 1x Gigabit Ethernet;
  • On-board TPM 2.0 for security;
  • On-board eMMC up to 32GB;
  • Wide DC input power range of 6-18VDC;
  • Operating temperature range from 0° to 60°C; AT/ATX mode;
  • 10+ years product lifespan.

For more information, visit: https://www.portwell.com

Tiera Oliver is the assistant managing editor at Embedded Computing Design. She is responsible for web content editing, product news, and story development. She also manages, edits, and develops content for ECD podcasts, including Embedded Insiders.

She utilizes her expertise in journalism and content management to oversee editorial content, coordinate with editors, and ensure high-quality output across web, print, and multimedia platforms. She manages diverse projects, assists in the production of digital magazines, and hosts company podcasts by conducting in-depth interviews with industry leaders to deliver engaging and insightful discussions.

Tiera attended Northern Arizona University, where she received her bachelor's in journalism and political science. She was also a news reporter for the student-led newspaper, The Lumberjack. 

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