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Diamond Systems Joins Qseven Consortium

March 2th, 2010

Leading embedded solution provider to team up Qseven™ computer-on-modules with FeaturePak™ I/O modules for rapid development of application-oriented OEM baseboards (details...).


September 17th, 2009

The Qseven™ Design Guide Rev 0.8 is now available for download (details...).


August 31th, 2009

The schematics for the Qseven™ Reference Carrier Board are available for download (details...).


April 21th, 2009

The world’s best end-to-end manufacturing services provider has joined the Qseven standard thereby ensuring the long-term availability of MXM connectors (details...).



Specification Rev. 1.11 Released

November 26th, 2008

The Qseven Specification Revision 1.11 is now available for download (details...).



The New Module Standard

Compact, Square & Cost Efficient

Module Concept for Ultra Mobile Applications

  • Low Cost
  • Low Power Consumption
  • Legacy Free
  • Fast Serial Interfaces

Defined Interfaces

  • 4x PCI Express x1 Lanes
  • 2x SATA
  • 8x USB 2.0
  • 1x 1000BaseT Ethernet
  • 1x SDIO 8 Bit
  • LVDS 2x 24 Bit
  • SDVO / HDMI / DisplayPort (shared)
  • HDA (High Definition Audio)
  • I²C Bus
  • LPC (Low Pin Count Bus)
  • Fan Control
  • Power Management Signals
  • Battery Management
  • 5V Power (TDP 12 Watt)
  • Unique API for I²C Bus, Watchdog Timer and EPI (Embedded Panel Interface)
  • Thermal Cooling Interface defined

Design Guide

  • In progress
  • Will be available here in Q1/2009

Typical Applications

  • Automation
  • DIN Rail Systems
  • Ultra Mobile
  • Mobile


Connector

The used MXM edge connector is a robust, single-connector solution that is capable of handling high speed PCI Express signals. This connector is available in 2 different heights (5.5mm and 7.8mm) for maximum flexibility.
SMT Type 0.50mm [.020”] Pitch, 230 Pos, Foxconn AS0B3 Series (MXM Socket)