The COM Express Basic size Type 6 is the most popular and widely adopted computer-on-module form factor on the market. Its pinout is highly aligned with the functionality of common x86 architecture chips, and the two COM Express connectors support a design power envelope of up to 75 watts. The Type 6 pinout emphasizes support for a variety of modern display outputs, making it suitable for applications such as medical, gaming, test and measurement, and industrial automation.
The COM Express Compact size Type 6 is ideally suited for single-chip x86 solutions (SoCs) with a power range of 5 to 20 watts. To achieve such low power consumption, its peak performance and feature set are reduced compared to the chips used in Basic size modules. Compact size modules typically employ Intel® Core™ and Atom® SoCs, and are primarily targeted at mid-range and entry-level applications such as transportation, robotics, edge servers, industrial control, as well as human-machine interfaces (HMI) in the industrial and medical sectors.
