Kontron COMe‑bCL6: 9th‑Gen Intel CPUs & 128 GB DDR4 – Industrial‑Grade, Rugged Computing for Edge & Server Applications

Kontron has upgraded its flagship COM Express Type 6 module, the COMe‑bCL6, to feature Intel’s 9th‑Generation Core processors and support up to 128 GB of DDR4 memory across four DIMM sockets. The result is a highly scalable, industrial‑grade platform that delivers the performance and reliability required for next‑generation edge and server workloads.

Key features include:

• Intel 9th‑Gen CPUs with power‑efficient 25 W options.
• Four memory slots enabling 128 GB of non‑ECC/ECC DDR4, scalable for memory‑intensive applications.
• Intel Optane accelerator for lightning‑fast access to high‑capacity mass storage.
• NVMe SSD support, the fastest storage standard, in a compact footprint.
• USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) and USB Type‑C ports, delivering double the throughput of legacy USB 3.0.

The COMe‑bCL6 is engineered to be a drop‑in replacement for existing COM Express solutions, preserving the same pin‑out and feature set while providing a significant performance boost. Its rugged variant, built to withstand extreme environments, covers an industrial temperature range of –40 °C to +85 °C and meets the stringent requirements of defense, transportation, and avionics applications.

Applications span a wide spectrum: communication infrastructure, digital signage, high‑performance gaming and entertainment, medical imaging, surveillance and security, industrial edge and server workloads, as well as plant, machine and robot control—from shop floor to control rooms.

Security is enhanced through Kontron’s APPROTECT solution, powered by Wibu‑Systems CodeMeter, and the APPROTECT Licensing engine, which supports innovative business models such as pay‑per‑use and time‑limited trials.

For more details, visit Kontron’s product page or contact a technical specialist.