Kontron CP6012 CompactPCI CPU Board
The Kontron CP6012 is a CompactPCI CPU board designed for industrial and embedded applications. It features a high-performance processor, ample memory, and a variety of I/O interfaces, making it suitable for demanding tasks such as real-time control, data acquisition, and communication. Its rugged design ensures reliable operation in harsh environments.
- Model
- Kontron CP6012
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $2,400
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- CP6012
This unit
The Kontron CP6012 is a 3U CompactPCI CPU board built around Intel Core i7 processing for industrial and embedded real-time control, data acquisition, and high-throughput communication tasks. It combines quad-core computing at up to 2.8 GHz with dual-channel video output, dual Gigabit Ethernet, and eight USB ports - delivering the processing density and I/O breadth required in deployments.
Technical Specifications Processor
Intel Core i7 quad-core processor
Clock speed: Up to 2.8 GHz
L3 cache varies by processor variant Memory
DDR3/DDR4 SODIMM (revision-dependent)
Up to 16 GB capacity
1333 MHz, 1600 MHz, or higher clock speeds
2x SODIMM sockets Chipset
Mobile Intel QM77 Express Chipset (or equivalent generation match) Graphics
Integrated Intel HD Graphics
VGA output
LVDS 24-bit dual-channel output
DisplayPort (select variants) Storage
SATA III (6 Gb/s) interface
2.5" HDD/SSD support
CompactFlash slot
Optional onboard eMMC or SATA DOM Connectivity
2x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Base-T, RJ45)
4x USB 3.0 ports
4x USB 2.0 ports
2x RS-232 (DB9)
1x RS-232/422/485 (jumper-selectable)
1x Parallel Port (EPP/ECP)
GPIO header with configurable digital I/O
HD Audio interface
SMBus for system monitoring
Programmable watchdog timer CompactPCI Attributes
Form factor: 3U
PCI bus: 32-bit, 33 MHz
Hot-swap capable in compliant backplanes
Key Features
Quad-core Intel Core i7 at up to 2.8 GHz delivers sustained performance for signal processing and control algorithms
Dual-channel LVDS plus VGA and DisplayPort options support multi-display industrial HMIs
Eight USB ports (4x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0) enable broad device ecosystem integration
Selectable RS-232/422/485 serial interface accommodates legacy fieldbus and sensor networks
Integrated HD Audio and GPIO headers simplify audio I/O and custom logic integration
Hot-swap design permits live module replacement in production systems
Typical Applications
Real-time industrial control and process automation
Distributed data acquisition and edge computing
Military and avionics embedded processing
Telecommunications and network appliances
Test and measurement instrumentation
Compatibility & Integration The CP6012 operates as a CPU or peripheral module in standard 3U CompactPCI backplanes running PCI 32-bit, 33 MHz. Dual Gigabit Ethernet and SMBus enable straightforward network and system management integration. Memory and storage flexibility
DDR3/DDR4 selection, 2.5" SSD support, and onboard eMMC options - accommodate diverse OS and application footprints.
Kontron CP6012 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Kontron CP6012. 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 CP6012 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 CP6012 price
This Kontron CP6012 is listed at $2,400. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Kontron CP6012 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Kontron CP6012 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 →
