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| Q:
What is STX? |
A:
Smarter Technology eXtension.
The STX module is a general purpose processing system-on-module
(SoM) with complete computing ability in a very compact size.
Although the STX Module is configured to various functions and
power schemes, it always needs to be configured through its
output interface and work with Baseboards. |
| Q:
What is Baseboard? |
| A:
The Baseboard is the I/O outlet board for STX module through
STX interfaces. It is capable of providing standard PC I/O signals
converting and output, such as, COM port TTL-level signals to
RS-232/422/485, AC-link to AC97 Audio via AC97 Codec, Ethernet
signals from digital to analog and output for Parallel port,
IrDA, Floppy, USB, IDE, LCD, CRT, and etc. |
| Q:
What is STX Interface? |
A:
The STX Interface is an assembly of two pairs of 200-pin AMP
connectors ¡V two plugs on STX Module and two receptacles
on STX Baseboard. The STX Interface uses 400 pins total.
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| Q:
What is the form factor of STX? |
| A:
STX shares the same form factor as PC/104 which
is 3.6"x3.8" and applied the same 4 mounting holes. |
| Q:
What is the form factor of Baseboard? |
| A:
The STX Baseboard could be any size. The standard form factors
are PC-104, 3.5", 5.25" and ATX. |
| Q:
Why STX? |
A:
 Simple design
of application baseboards
Easy adaptation
to PC/104 (ISA) and PC/104plus (PCI) interfaces
No cable
interfaces desired on the ePC module
Only 2 robust
SMT board-to-board connectors with all interfaces integrated
Various
stacking heights for board-specific requirement
Full compatibility
over at least 3 PC generations
Full SMT
design for superior production quality and yield
Secure and
robust mechanical mounting concept for use in rugged application
environments
Proven heat
dissipation concept
Heat dissipating
components, i.e. processor and system chip, as well as bulky
parts (memory module) always at the same place
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| Q:
STX Advantages over alternative Module Concepts? |
A:
The smallest
dimensions
The best
connector concept
Several
stand-offs (module to baseboard spacing)
Proven and
comprehensive heat dissipation concept with passive cooling
Excellent
shock and vibration resistance due to robust and secure mechanical
concept
Well suited
for demanding applications (quality)
Simple signal
routing on baseboard
Direct connection
of STX interface to the PC/104plus buses (PCI, ISA)
Identical
dimensions and mounting holes as PC/104
Meaningful
successor to the world-wide established and successful PC/104
standard
Comprehensive
PC/104 add-ons usable for STX (interface adapters, field bus
controllers, power supplies, PC/104 housing profiles etc.) |
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