Kontron CP303 3U CompactPCI PIII CPU Board
The Kontron CP303 is a 3U CompactPCI CPU board, designed around an Intel Pentium III processor. It is a solid and reliable solution for demanding industrial applications.
- Model
- Kontron CP303
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $850
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- CP303
This unit
The Kontron CP303 is a 3U CompactPCI CPU board built around Intel's Mobile Pentium III-M processor for deployment in industrial control, embedded computing, and systems requiring extended temperature operation. This board combines low-voltage processing with integrated graphics, dual fast Ethernet, and configurable I/O to support both compact 4HP and expanded 8HP installations in harsh thermal and mechanical environments.
Technical Specifications Processor & Memory
Intel Mobile Pentium III-M (microBGA) up to 800 MHz
512 kByte L2 cache
0.13 µm silicon process, 1.15 V core voltage
Up to 512 MByte SDRAM total (256 MByte soldered + one SODIMM socket)
133 MHz DRAM speed, no ECC
1 MB Firmware Hub, 256 Byte EEPROM (CMOS), 256 Byte EEPROM (user) Chipset & Graphics
Intel 815GMCH and 82801 ICH2
815E integrated graphics accelerator with dynamic memory video technology
Internal or external AGPx4-VGA support I/O Interfaces
Two fast Ethernet channels with RJ-45 connectors; integrated ACT and SPEED LEDs
Two RS-232/422/485 serial ports (COM1/2, 9-pin D-Sub, jumper selectable)
Two 4-pin USB connectors
15-pin SVGA VGA-CRT output
PS/2 keyboard/mouse (8HP extension)
Optional CompactFlash Type II socket and 2.5" HDD mounting with ATA 100 IDE CompactPCI Interface
4HP or 8HP I/O configurations
5 V VI/O standard (3.3 V available on request)
7 Req/Gnt and clock lines
64-bit/33 MHz system master
PICMG 2.0 rear I/O support Environmental & Supervisory
Operating range: -40 °C to +85 °C
Directly soldered processor and memory for shock and vibration resistance
Watchdog timer: 125 msec to 256 sec (software configurable), IRQ/NMI/reset selectable
Hardware monitor (LM81) for thermal management, fan control, and voltage monitoring
Key Features
Low-power Mobile Pentium III-M eliminates external cooling complexity
Dual fast Ethernet for redundancy and load balancing
Integrated graphics eliminates separate video controller requirements
Soldered memory and processor provide mechanical durability in vibration-prone installations
Configurable watchdog and thermal monitoring enable autonomous system protection
Flash and HDD options support OS and application storage
Typical Applications
Industrial automation and process control
Telecommunications and network edge computing
Military and aerospace embedded systems
Transportation and logistics vehicle computers
Field-deployable data acquisition platforms
Compatibility & Integration The CP303 operates as a CompactPCI system master within standard backplanes. Rear I/O configurations via J2 connector support PICMG 2.0 deployments. Serial, USB, and Ethernet interfaces enable integration with legacy and contemporary peripherals. The board accepts standard SDRAM SODIMM modules for field capacity upgrades.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Current Range | 1.15 V core, 5 V VI/O (3.3 V optional) |
Kontron CP303 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Kontron CP303. Calibration covers analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Kontron CP303 faults: power supply failure (cRIO-9073/9074), C-series slot connector wear, PXI chassis fan failure, GPIB interface failure on VXI controllers, BIOS/EEPROM corruption. NI CompactRIO most common faults are power supply failure on older cRIO-9073/9074 chassis and C-series module slot connector wear from repeated hot-swap cycles. PXI chassis fan failure is the most common wear item — chassis fans are field-replaceable. VXI embedded controllers most commonly develop EEPROM corruption and GPIB interface failure.
Kontron CP303 price
This Kontron CP303 is listed at $850. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Kontron CP303 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Kontron CP303 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
