TQMx120PC COM Express® Compact Type 6 Module

12th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors

The TQMx120PC is a robust COM Express® Compact Type 6 Module powered by the 12th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors, codenamed Alder Lake-P / P28 series. Designed with FPGA engineers in mind, this module offers a compelling array of features tailored to meet the demands of FPGA applications.

 

At the heart of its performance is the new Intel Performance-Hybrid-Technology, a fusion of Performance-Cores and Efficient-Cores that delivers exceptional multi-threaded performance. The P28 Performance Series, with a TDP range of 20/28 W, boasts up to 12 CPU Cores (4P+8E) and a formidable GPU equipped with 96 Execution Units, striking a balance between performance and power efficiency.

 

Memory configuration flexibility is paramount for FPGA engineers, and the TQMx120PC delivers with support for flexible DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM configurations of up to 64 GB, ensuring seamless data handling for data-intensive FPGA applications.

 

When it comes to connectivity and display capabilities, this module excels with extended graphics support, offering four simultaneous 4K high-resolution display outputs or 2x 8K support. It also boasts 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, ultra-high-speed PCIe, USB-C, and MIPI-CSI x4 support, simplifying connectivity options for peripheral components.

 

Designed for power efficiency, this module is well-suited for fanless systems with high-performance requirements. The Intel Thread Director optimally distributes tasks and threads among the different cores, enhancing overall system performance.

 

In summary, the TQMx120PC presents FPGA engineers with a powerful and energy-efficient computing solution, featuring a blend of Performance-Cores and Efficient-Cores, ample memory capacity, and extensive connectivity options, making it a solid choice for a wide range of FPGA applications.

Features

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  • Performance-Hybrid Technology: Intel's Performance-Hybrid-Technology, combining Performance-Cores and Efficient-Cores for exceptional multi-threaded performance.

  • Power Efficiency: Operates within a power-efficient TDP range of 20/28 W, making it suitable for fanless systems with high-performance requirements.

  • Flexible Memory Configuration: Supports flexible DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM memory configurations of up to 64 GB

  • Enhanced Graphics and Display: Offers extended graphics support with the ability to drive four simultaneous 4K high-resolution display outputs or 2x 8K support

  • Optimized Connectivity: Features 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, ultra-high-speed PCIe, USB-C, and MIPI-CSI x4 support

Specifications

CPU
  • Intel Core i3-1220PE (8-Core) 4P+4E / 48 EU / 12 MB, up to 4.2 GHz
  • Intel Core i5-1250PE (12-Core) 4P+8E / 80 EU / 12 MB, up to 4.4 GHz
  • Intel Core i7-1270PE (12-Core) 4P+8E / 96 EU / 18 MB, up to 4.5 GHz
Memory
  • DDR5-5200 - 64 GB (2 SO-DIMMs)
  • EEPROM - 32kbit
Graphics
  • Up to 4 independent 4K display outputs
  • 3x DP/DP++ 1.4a with up to 8K / HDMI
  • 1x eDP 1.4b or dual channel LVDS interface
Communications Interfaces
  • Ethernet - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (Intel i226)
  • USB - 4x USB 3.2 Gen2 (up to 10 Gb/s) with USB 3.0 compatibility
  • SATA - 2x  SATA 3.0 (up to 6 Gb/s)
Other Interfaces
  • PCIe - CIe Gen4 (up to 16 Gb/s per Lane) (x4 + x4)
  • LPC - LPC/eSPI
  • I2C
  • SMBus
  • SPI - SPI (for external UEFI BIOS flash)
  • UART - 2x UART (Rx/Tx) (4-wire optional)
  • GPIO - 8x GPIO through TQ-flexiCFG
  • MIPI - (4 lanes) on extra 22-pin connector (configuration option)
General
  • Dimensions - 95mm x 95mm
  • Plug-in System - COM Express Compact, Type 6
  • Temperature range - Standard temperature: 0°C…+60°C (HE versions)
  • Power supply - 8.5 ... 20 V, 5 V Standby (optional), 3 V Battery for RTC
  • Power consumption - Power: typ. 28 W / max. TBD
OS
  • Windows 10 / Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
  • Windows 11 (restricted support)
  • Linux

Ordering Information

TQMx120PC-AA

  • Intel® Core™ i7-1270PE (4P+8E / 96 EU), TPM 2.0

TQMx120PC-AB

  • Intel® Core™ i5-1250PE (4P+8E / 80 EU), TPM 2.0

TQMx120PC-AC

  • Intel® Core™ i3-1220PE (4P+4E / 48 EU), TPM 2.0

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  • Precision German engineering, now with a North America presence
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  • Widest portfolio of embedded processing architectures: ARM, x86, PowerPC 
  • Comprehensive in-house process and facilities for true long-life availability
  • Modules with full signal availability (ALL signals available, not just selective groups)
  • In-house full control: design, manufacturing, specialized adaptations
  • Robust baseboard options, production-ready for mounting their SOM products