The Kontron CP6012 is a 3U CompactPCI CPU board built around Intel Core i7 processing for industrial and embedded real-time control, data acquisition, and high-throughput communication tasks. It combines quad-core computing at up to 2.8 GHz with dual-channel video output, dual Gigabit Ethernet, and eight USB ports—delivering the processing density and I/O breadth required in mission-critical deployments.
## Technical Specifications
**Processor**
• Intel Core i7 quad-core processor
• Clock speed: Up to 2.8 GHz
• L3 cache varies by processor variant
**Memory**
• DDR3/DDR4 SODIMM (revision-dependent)
• Up to 16 GB capacity
• 1333 MHz, 1600 MHz, or higher clock speeds
• 2x SODIMM sockets
**Chipset**
• Mobile Intel QM77 Express Chipset (or equivalent generation match)
**Graphics**
• Integrated Intel HD Graphics
• VGA output
• LVDS 24-bit dual-channel output
• DisplayPort (select variants)
**Storage**
• SATA III (6 Gb/s) interface
• 2.5″ HDD/SSD support
• CompactFlash slot
• Optional onboard eMMC or SATA DOM
**Connectivity**
• 2x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Base-T, RJ45)
• 4x USB 3.0 ports
• 4x USB 2.0 ports
• 2x RS-232 (DB9)
• 1x RS-232/422/485 (jumper-selectable)
• 1x Parallel Port (EPP/ECP)
• GPIO header with configurable digital I/O
• HD Audio interface
• SMBus for system monitoring
• Programmable watchdog timer
**CompactPCI Attributes**
• Form factor: 3U
• PCI bus: 32-bit, 33 MHz
• Hot-swap capable in compliant backplanes
## Key Features
• Quad-core Intel Core i7 at up to 2.8 GHz delivers sustained performance for signal processing and control algorithms
• Dual-channel LVDS plus VGA and DisplayPort options support multi-display industrial HMIs
• Eight USB ports (4x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0) enable broad device ecosystem integration
• Selectable RS-232/422/485 serial interface accommodates legacy fieldbus and sensor networks
• Integrated HD Audio and GPIO headers simplify audio I/O and custom logic integration
• Hot-swap design permits live module replacement in production systems
## Typical Applications
• Real-time industrial control and process automation
• Distributed data acquisition and edge computing
• Military and avionics embedded processing
• Telecommunications and network appliances
• Test and measurement instrumentation
## Compatibility & Integration
The CP6012 operates as a CPU or peripheral module in standard 3U CompactPCI backplanes running PCI 32-bit, 33 MHz. Dual Gigabit Ethernet and SMBus enable straightforward network and system management integration. Memory and storage flexibility—DDR3/DDR4 selection, 2.5″ SSD support, and onboard eMMC options—accommodate diverse OS and application footprints.
