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It is really impressive to hear The Linux-compatible CoreExpress-Menlow module which is the first in Lippert's newly announced 65 x 58mm CoreExpress processor module format, aimed at automotive, medical, mobile, and point-of-service/interface (POS/POI) devices. No word on pricing yet.

Based on the Menlow chipset, the CoreExpress-Menlow module is said to sip power at very low rates while running at clock frequencies as high as 1.5GHz. The module includes 1GB RAM, digital panel connections, and HD audio, says the company. It is said to support PCI Express lanes plus several USB 2.0 ports, IDE, or SDIO/MMC interfaces.

The CoreExpress-Menlow's tiny heat sink doubles as an electromagnetic shield, thereby streamlining system integration, says the company. The module supports a temperature range of -40 to 185 degrees F (-40 to 85 degrees C). It includes a separate microcontroller that supports features such as a 128-bit security key, temperature recording, and recording of operating hours. The microcontroller also supports flash memory and fail-safe BIOS functions.