Anders Introduces Smallest, Feature-Packed Atom-Based SoM with dual GbE

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Compact and low profile SoM design enables cost-effective, rapid development and debug of bespoke industrial computer motherboards, carrier boards



LONDON, UK – November 19, 2009 – Anders Electronics, market leader in innovative electronic device display experience optimisation, has announced the availability of the latest Intel Atom-based SoM (system-on-module), the CM-iAM. Measuring just 65x75mm, the new CM-iAM packs more features than any other Atom Z530 SoM - notably up to 2GB RAM, 4GB on-board Flash Disk, SATA i/f, dual GbE, and up to 3 PCIe lanes.


An ideal building block for any embedded application, the CM-iAM packs up-to-date technologies into the most compact, lightweight PC-on-module available in the market.


With on-board resources that smoothly run Linux, Windows XP or Windows 7, the CM-iAM’s standard X86 architecture runs most software applications written for PC’s. And, the CM-iAM’s credit-card sized board boasts notably low power consumption (4-6W), making it idealfor battery and “always on” applications.


The basic feature set of the CM-iAM includes a 32-bit X86-compatible Atom Z530 CPU (up to 1.6GHz), up to 2GB RAM, 4GB on-board Flash Disk, SATA interface, and a Micro-SD slot. The CM-iAM also offers multiple display interfaces (RGB, LVDS and SDVO), with resolutions of up to 1920x1200 – enabling it to run high the definition graphics needed for such applications as digital signage.


For embedded applications, the CM-iAM provides a variety of display interfaces, up to 3 PCIe lanes, dual GbE ports, an RS232 serial port, up to 15 GPIO lines and many other essential functions. The user interface is supported by an enhanced graphics controller, 6 USB 2.0 ports, and 5.1 channels audio codec (analog+S/PDIF or HDA output).


To enable quick evaluation of the CM-iAM in the full range of usage scenarios, the SoM ships with an advanced evaluation base-board, the SB-iAM. This evaluation kit features a wide range of extension and I/O interfaces – most notably PCI and PCIe slots, RGB, LVDS, DVI and CRT display, and digital, analog and optical audio.


“Anders has always attempted to keep our clients on the cutting edge of technology,” said Rob Anders, CEO of Anders Electronics. “The CM-iAM is a true first – the smallest and most cost-effective SoM on the market, that doesn’t compromise on processing power or featureset,” he concluded.

About Anders Electronics


Since 1952, Anders Electronics has been helping people interact with technology by streamlining the user-machine interface and optimising the user experience. A leading global supplier of display components, Intelligent Displays and GUI solutions, Anders Electronics also provides world-class design, development, integration, manufacturing and supply chain management.


With over 55 years of experience exceeding the expectations of blue chip customers across a wide range of sectors, unparalleled technological expertise, and an ingrained "people first" service orientation - Anders Electronics offers our OEM clients a single, dedicated source for all their display needs. A global sales and engineering infrastructure in Europe, North America, and the Middle East, coupled with a fulfilment and logistics presence in the Far East, ensure that Anders is available when our clients need us – in their language and time zone.

For further information, please visit www.anders.co.uk