COM Express® type 6 compact-size modules
ADLINK’s COM Express® Type 6 Compact-size modules deliver a scalable embedded computing foundation in a versatile 95 mm × 95 mm form factor, ideal for industrial, networking, edge AI, robotics, and real-time applications. Leveraging the PICMG COM.0 R3.1 standard, these modules provide a robust balance of processing power, I/O capability and long-term support — making them a future-proof choice for product designers and system integrators who need high-performance compute in a small footprint.
The cExpress-R8 series combines AMD’s high-performance Embedded processors with powerful graphics and AI acceleration, while the cExpress-ASL/ALN family offers cost-effective, ruggedised low-power solutions based on Intel Atom® and N-Series processors with real-time capabilities.
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Scalable performance in a compact footprint ADLINK’s Type 6 modules deliver diverse performance levels, from entry-level low-power embedded compute to advanced multicore processors with integrated graphics and AI acceleration – all within the standard COM Express compact size, enabling efficient carrier board design and reduced time-to-market.
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Long product availability & industrial-grade reliability Designed for 24/7 operation in demanding environments, ADLINK modules are backed by extended lifecycle support and optional ruggedisation, ensuring reliable performance in industrial automation, machine vision, robotics, transportation and networking systems.
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Flexible integration & I/O support The COM Express Type 6 pinout offers extensive PCIe, Ethernet, USB, display and peripheral interfaces through dual COM Express board-to-board connectors, enabling tailored I/O configurations for a wide range of applications.
Range features
A high level overview of what this range offers
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High-performance Intel® processors Supports 12th/13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors (cExpress-ASL/ALN) and 8th/9th Gen Intel® Core™ processors (cExpress-R8), delivering scalable performance for demanding embedded and industrial workloads.
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COM Express® type 6 compact size form factor Offers a space-efficient, highly integrated solution ideal for rugged, size-constrained, and thermally demanding applications.
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Advanced integrated graphics Intel® UHD Graphics provide enhanced visual processing, with support for multiple high-resolution displays for HMI, control, and edge-visualisation use cases.
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Rich high-speed I/O & expansion Provides PCIe Gen4/Gen3 lanes, USB 3.x, SATA, and additional interfaces, ensuring flexible system integration and future expandability.
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Robust memory support Up to 64GB DDR4 (cExpress-R8) or DDR5 (cExpress-ASL/ALN) ensures fast data throughput, improved multitasking, and responsiveness for data-intensive applications.
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Industrial-grade reliability Engineered for long-life operation with wide temperature options, onboard hardware monitoring, and strict industrial quality assurance.
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Strong security & manageability TPM 2.0, remote management features, and long lifecycle support enable secure, stable deployments in mission-critical environments.
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Optimised for Edge AI & machine vision High-performance CPU/GPU combinations, combined with high I/O bandwidth, make the modules ideal for AI inference, automation, transportation, medical devices, and next-generation embedded systems.
What’s in this range?
All the variants in the range and a comparison of what they offer
| Attribute | cExpress-R8 | cExpress-ASL / ALN |
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Form Factor | COM Express® Type 6 Compact (95 × 95 mm) | COM Express® Type 6 Compact (95 × 95 mm) |
Processor Families | AMD Ryzen™ Embedded 8000 series | Intel Atom® x7000RE/x7000C and Atom®/N-Series (Alder Lake-N) |
Memory | Up to 96 GB DDR5 with ECC/non-ECC | Up to 16 GB LPDDR5 with in-band ECC |
Graphics | Integrated AMD RDNA™ 3 / XDNA NPU (cExpress-R8) | Integrated Intel® UHD (ASL/ALN variants) |
Display | Up to 4 independent outputs | Up to 3 independent outputs |
Networking | 2.5 GbE + optional | 2.5 GbE with TSN support |
I/O Interfaces | PCIe Gen4, SATA, USB, GPIO | PCIe Gen3 x1 lanes, USB 3.2, SATA |
Operating Temperature | Standard / Extended options | Standard / rugged options |
