Congatec, a leading provider of embedded and edge computing technology, will showcase its comprehensive Computer-on-Modules portfolio in various aReady.COM configurations at embedded world NA (booth 2223). These aReady.COM modules come with value-added software features that simplify deployment across multiple application scenarios, defining a new high-performance class of off-the-shelf Computer-on-Modules. Available for standard form factors like COM-HPC, COM Express, and SMARC, the functionally validated aReady.COM configurations allow engineers to save time by streamlining the validation and verification of essential software building blocks. This enables faster and more efficient deployment of software solutions on target systems. The configurations are available for all congatec Computer-on-Modules with integrated NVMe storage based on the 13th Gen Intel Core (Raptor Lake), Intel Core Ultra, Intel Atom (Amston Lake), and AMD Ryzen 8000 processors.
“We are excited to present our new aReady.COM solution platforms live at embedded world NA. With aReady.COM, congatec has developed one of the most application-ready solutions for commercially available Computer-on-Modules. These modules come pre-installed with validated operating systems, hypervisors, and IoT software packages, allowing engineers to boot and deploy applications immediately,” said Farhad Sharifi, General Manager of congatec Americas.
“The main advantage of aReady.COM Computer-on-Modules is that engineers don’t need to validate the OS, hypervisor, or IoT software packages on different modules. This leads to significant time and cost savings in product development. In mass production, they help reduce the bill of materials and streamline license, patch, and update management. Additionally, installation routines and functional testing are already completed,” added Dan Demers, Senior Director of Business Development at congatec Americas.
Congatec’s Computer-on-Modules, built on 13th Gen Intel Core, Intel Atom, and AMD Ryzen 8000 processors, are available in customizable aReady.COM configurations based on customer needs:
aReady.COM with OS
This basic configuration includes a pre-installed operating system optimized for specific Computer-on-Modules. Engineers can choose from multiple Linux distributions (RT Linux, Ubuntu), as well as Bosch ctrlX OS, with custom OS images tailored to the chosen COM and carrier setup.
aReady.VT
The aReady.VT option includes hardware partitioning for system consolidation and interference-free task separation using a Hypervisor-on-Module. It features pre-configured virtual machines that can host specific operating systems. These virtual machines can also support additional operating systems or optional IoT software functions as required.
aReady.IOT
The aReady.IOT configuration includes pre-installed IoT building blocks such as data converters and system/device monitoring tools. It can also provide a white-label solution platform for OEMs to build customized digital solutions. This setup can be configured and parameterized to connect devices to the cloud and run various IoT applications. Virtual machines are also an option for hosting IoT applications alongside the OEM’s
core applications.
The Most Advanced aReady.COM
Congatec’s aReady.VT and aReady.IOT options, combined with the ctrlX OS from Bosch Rexroth, represent the most sophisticated level of aReady.COM. The integration provides access to the ctrlX Store, offering a vast selection of applications, including PLC and motion control solutions, as well as tools for communication and engineering. Developers can also utilize various IoT and cloud applications, such as firewalls and VPN clients, directly from the store. This advanced configuration is particularly valuable in sectors like automation, robotics, medical, energy/smart grids, and in-vehicle applications.
The combination of validated software and modular configurations makes congatec’s aReady.COM an essential solution for engineers seeking to streamline their embedded computing and edge applications. For more information, visit congatec’s booth at embedded world NA or explore their offerings online.
