The Kontron CP306 is a 3U CompactPCI CPU board built around the Intel Pentium M processor, engineered for rugged applications demanding efficient performance within constrained power and thermal budgets. The Pentium M delivers performance equivalent to Pentium 4 processors at 2.6–2.8 GHz while consuming substantially less power, making it ideal for mobile and field-deployed systems. The board ships in 4HP and 8HP form factors, with the 8HP variant offering expanded legacy connectivity and onboard storage options.
## Technical Specifications
**Processor**
• Intel Pentium M processor with clock speeds up to 1.8 GHz (1.1 GHz, 1.4 GHz LV, 1.6 GHz, and 1.8 GHz variants)
• 2 MB L2 cache (Pentium M 745) or 1 MB on select 1.6 GHz variants
• 400 MHz processor system bus
• Intel SpeedStep dynamic voltage and frequency scaling
**Memory**
• DDR SDRAM with ECC, 333 MHz
• Up to 1 GB capacity (soldered configuration); alternate specs cite maximum 512 MB
• Soldered design enhances shock and vibration resistance
**Chipset & Graphics**
• Intel 82855GME GMCH with integrated graphics controller
• Display resolution up to 2048 × 1536 × 8-bit at 60 Hz
• 64 MB maximum dynamic video memory allocation
• Supports 2D, 3D, video, display rotation (90°, 180°, 270°), DirectX and OpenGL compliance
• Intel 82801DB ICH4 I/O Controller Hub
**Storage**
• CompactFlash socket (Type II) supporting Flash or Microdrive HDD
• 2.5″ HDD mounting on 8HP versions
• Primary IDE ATA/100 (CompactFlash at ATA/33); secondary IDE ATA/100 with 40-pin connector (8HP)
• 1 MB firmware hub for BIOS; 8 KB EEPROM for CMOS (non-battery-backed)
**Connectivity**
• 1× Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-Tx)
• 1× Fast Ethernet (100Base-Tx)
• 4× USB 2.0 channels (480 Mbit/s maximum)
• Serial: COM1/2 RS232 (4HP rear I/O); COM3/4 RS232/422/485 (8HP front I/O); TTL-level UART with two RS232 ports (rear I/O)
• VGA/CRT output via 82855GME graphics controller
• PS/2 keyboard/mouse legacy I/O (8HP)
## Key Features
• Low thermal output paired with Pentium M performance efficiency
• Soldered processor and memory for enhanced environmental robustness
• Dual Ethernet interfaces with Gigabit backbone
• Multiple serial protocols (RS232/422/485) for legacy and industrial integration
• Front and rear I/O distribution across both form factors
## Typical Applications
Mobile computing, embedded systems, field instrumentation, rugged military and aerospace platforms, thermal-constrained environments, extended-temperature operation (1.4 GHz LV variant available).
## Compatibility & Integration
3U CompactPCI mechanical envelope. Intel processor and chipset ecosystem. DirectX and OpenGL graphics. ATA IDE mass storage. Standard USB and Ethernet integration.
