nVent SCHROFF CPe‑AA420: Compact, High‑Performance PXI Express Embedded Controller

nVent SCHROFF expands its PXI Express lineup with the CPe‑AA420, a compact 1‑slot (4 HP × 3 U) embedded controller engineered for demanding test and measurement tasks. Its small footprint eliminates the need for bulky adapter boards or external IPCs.

Built on nVent SCHROFF’s modular COM carrier architecture, the CPe‑AA420 features a COM type‑6 Express module mounted on a EuroBoard carrier that includes a user‑friendly front panel. The system is powered by a 7th‑generation Intel Core processor, supports up to 32 GB DDR4 memory, and offers a PCIe Gen 3 interface that guarantees up to 6 GB/s bandwidth for high‑speed data streams.

Connectivity is robust: two Gigabit Ethernet ports sit on the front panel, while an Intel HD Graphics 620 GPU delivers ample processing power for real‑time visualization and configuration via a DisplayPort connection. Three additional USB 3.0 Type‑A ports provide flexible peripheral integration. Data storage is handled by a PCIe Gen 3‑connected m.2 NVMe SSD—offering up to 15× faster transfer rates than conventional drives—and a 250 GB HDD, with 16 GB RAM as the factory default. All components are fully upgradable to meet evolving application needs.

The controller ships with a fully licensed American Megatrends AMIBIOS 8 BIOS, granting full access to advanced configuration options and enabling users to tailor the system for optimal performance.

With its combination of a minimal form factor, powerful processing, high‑bandwidth interfaces, and modular upgrade path, the CPe‑AA420 delivers both performance and flexibility for PXI Express environments.