Kontron CP306 Pentium M Rugged CPU Controller Board
Kontron Embedded Test Systems. Model: CP306.
- Model
- Kontron CP306
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,100
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- CP306
This unit
The Kontron CP306 is a 3U CompactPCI CPU board built around the Intel Pentium M processor, engineered for rugged applications demanding efficient performance within constrained power and thermal budgets. The Pentium M delivers performance equivalent to Pentium 4 processors at 2.6–2.8 GHz while consuming substantially less power, making it ideal for mobile and field-deployed systems. The board ships in 4HP and 8HP form factors, with the 8HP variant offering expanded legacy connectivity and onboard storage options.
Technical Specifications Processor
Intel Pentium M processor with clock speeds up to 1.8 GHz (1.1 GHz, 1.4 GHz LV, 1.6 GHz, and 1.8 GHz variants)
2 MB L2 cache (Pentium M 745) or 1 MB on select 1.6 GHz variants
400 MHz processor system bus
Intel SpeedStep dynamic voltage and frequency scaling Memory
DDR SDRAM with ECC, 333 MHz
Up to 1 GB capacity (soldered configuration); alternate specs cite maximum 512 MB
Soldered design enhances shock and vibration resistance Chipset & Graphics
Intel 82855GME GMCH with integrated graphics controller
Display resolution up to 2048 × 1536 × 8-bit at 60 Hz
64 MB maximum dynamic video memory allocation
Supports 2D, 3D, video, display rotation (90°, 180°, 270°), DirectX and OpenGL compliance
Intel 82801DB ICH4 I/O Controller Hub Storage
CompactFlash socket (Type II) supporting Flash or Microdrive HDD
2.5" HDD mounting on 8HP versions
Primary IDE ATA/100 (CompactFlash at ATA/33); secondary IDE ATA/100 with 40-pin connector (8HP)
1 MB firmware hub for BIOS; 8 KB EEPROM for CMOS (non-battery-backed) Connectivity
1× Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-Tx)
1× Fast Ethernet (100Base-Tx)
4× USB 2.0 channels (480 Mbit/s maximum)
Serial: COM1/2 RS232 (4HP rear I/O); COM3/4 RS232/422/485 (8HP front I/O); TTL-level UART with two RS232 ports (rear I/O)
VGA/CRT output via 82855GME graphics controller
PS/2 keyboard/mouse legacy I/O (8HP)
Key Features
Low thermal output paired with Pentium M performance efficiency
Soldered processor and memory for enhanced environmental robustness
Dual Ethernet interfaces with Gigabit backbone
Multiple serial protocols (RS232/422/485) for legacy and industrial integration
Front and rear I/O distribution across both form factors
Typical Applications Mobile computing, embedded systems, field instrumentation, rugged military and aerospace platforms, thermal-constrained environments, extended-temperature operation (1.4 GHz LV variant available).
Compatibility & Integration 3U CompactPCI mechanical envelope. Intel processor and chipset ecosystem. DirectX and OpenGL graphics. ATA IDE mass storage. Standard USB and Ethernet integration.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 400 MHz (processor system bus) |
Kontron CP306 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Kontron CP306. 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 CP306 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 CP306 price
This Kontron CP306 is listed at $1,100. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Kontron CP306 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Kontron CP306 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 →
