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A computer-on-module (COM) is a type of [http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/Linux-For-Devices-Articles/Single-Board-Computer-SBC-Quick-Reference-Guide/ single-board computer](SBC), a subtype of an embedded computer system. It is also called [http://www.emacinc.com/som/som_select_guide.htm System on Module]System-on-Module as an extension of the concept of System on Chip (SoC) and lying between a full-up computer and a microcontroller in nature.
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A computer-on-module (COM) is a type of [http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/Linux-For-Devices-Articles/Single-Board-Computer-SBC-Quick-Reference-Guide/ single-board computer](SBC), a subtype of an embedded computer system. It is also called [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_on_module System-on-Module] as an extension of the concept of System on Chip (SoC) and lying between a full-up computer and a microcontroller in nature.
  
 
Today's COM/SOM modules are complete computers built on a single circuit board. The design is centered on a single microprocessor with RAM, input/output controllers and all other features needed to be a functional computer on the one board. However, unlike a single-board computer, the COM module will usually lack the standard connectors for any input/output peripherals to be attached directly to the board. Instead, the wiring for these peripherals are bussed out to connectors on the board.
 
Today's COM/SOM modules are complete computers built on a single circuit board. The design is centered on a single microprocessor with RAM, input/output controllers and all other features needed to be a functional computer on the one board. However, unlike a single-board computer, the COM module will usually lack the standard connectors for any input/output peripherals to be attached directly to the board. Instead, the wiring for these peripherals are bussed out to connectors on the board.
  
The module will usually need to be mounted on a carrier board (or "baseboard") which breaks the bus out to standard peripheral connectors. Some COMs also include peripheral connectors and/or can be used without a carrier.
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The module will usually need to be mounted on a [https://www.toradex.com/carrier-boards-for-system-computer-on-module carrier board] (or "baseboard") which breaks the bus out to standard peripheral connectors. Some COMs also include peripheral connectors and/or can be used without a carrier.
  
 
A COM/SOM solution offers a dense package computer system for use in small or specialized applications requiring low power consumption or small physical size as is needed in embedded systems.
 
A COM/SOM solution offers a dense package computer system for use in small or specialized applications requiring low power consumption or small physical size as is needed in embedded systems.
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The terms "Computer-on-Module" and "COM" were coined by Venture Development Corporation (Natick, MA, USA) to describe this class of embedded computer boards. The term became more notable upon industry standardization of the COM Express format.
 
The terms "Computer-on-Module" and "COM" were coined by Venture Development Corporation (Natick, MA, USA) to describe this class of embedded computer boards. The term became more notable upon industry standardization of the COM Express format.
  
A number of manufacturers offer products which are defined as system-on-module or computer-on-module. Among those are Advanced Knowledge Associates (www.a-k-a.net) in Santa Clara, CA; BCM Advanced Research (www.bcmcom.com) in Irvine, CA; Embedded Systems (www.embedded-systems.net); MEN Micro (www.menmicro.com) in Ambler, PA; DAVE Embedded Systems (www.dave.eu) in Italy; [http://www.phytec.com PHYTEC America] in Seattle, WA; [http://www.variscite.com Variscite] in Israel; [http://www.toradex.com Toradex] in Switzerland.
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A number of manufacturers offer products which are defined as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_on_module system-on-module] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer-on-module computer-on-module]. Among those are [http://www.e-consystems.com e-con Systems] in St. Louis, Mo; Advanced Knowledge Associates (www.a-k-a.net) in Santa Clara, CA; BCM Advanced Research (www.bcmcom.com) in Irvine, CA; Embedded Systems (www.embedded-systems.net); MEN Micro (www.menmicro.com) in Ambler, PA; [http://www.compulab.com CompuLab] in Israel; DAVE Embedded Systems (www.dave.eu) in Italy; [http://www.kaynestechnology.net/en/ Kaynes Technology] in New York and India; [http://www.phytec.com PHYTEC America] in Seattle, WA; [http://www.variscite.com Variscite] in Israel; [http://www.toradex.com Toradex] in Switzerland and Seattle, WA; [http://www.myirtech.com MYIR Tech] (www.myirtech.com) in Shenzhen, China; [https://www.embeddedarm.com Technologic Systems] near Phoenix, AZ; [https://www.forlinx.net Forlinx] (www.forlinx.net) in Baoding, China.
  
 
== Computer-on-Module Provider ==
 
== Computer-on-Module Provider ==
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* [https://www.forlinx.net/product/rk3588-som-134.html '''FET3588-C SoM'''] by [https://www.forlinx.net Forlinx], Rockchip RK3588 processor, ARM quad-core Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A55 cores, 68mm*50mm
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* [https://www.forlinx.net/product/fetmx8mp-c-system-on-module-119.html '''FETMX8MP-C SoM'''] by [https://www.forlinx.net Forlinx], NXP i.MX 8M Plus processor, quad-core or dual-core Arm Cortex-A53 processor at 1.6GHz, 2.3 TOPS Neural Processing Unit (NPU), 62mm*36mm
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* [https://www.forlinx.net/product/am625x-system-on-module-127.html '''FET62xx-C SoM'''] by [https://www.forlinx.net Forlinx], TI Sitara AM62x series industrial grade SoCs powered by ARM Cortex-A53 cores with speed up to 1.4GHz, 60mm*38mm
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* [https://www.forlinx.net/product/fetmx6ull-c-system-on-module-128.html '''FETMX6ULL-C SoM'''] by [https://www.forlinx.net Forlinx], NXP i.MX6ULL processor with a low-power ARM Cortex-A7 architecture running at speeds up to 800MHz, 40mm*29mm
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* [https://www.forlinx.net/product/i.mx-9352-som-133.html '''FET-MX9352-C SoM'''] by [https://www.forlinx.net Forlinx], NXP i.MX 93 family i.MX9352 SoC, ARM Cortex-A55 and Cortex-M33 cores, TSN, NPU, and industrial-grade materials, 48mm*33mm
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* [https://www.forlinx.net/product/imx8mm-system-on-module-28.html '''FETMX8MM-C SoM'''] by [https://www.forlinx.net Forlinx], NXP i.MX8M Mini processor with 1.8GHz Cortex A53 quad-core and single Cortex M4 core, 56mm*36mm
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* [https://www.forlinx.net/product/imx8mm-system-on-module-28.html '''FETMX8MM-C SoM'''] by [https://www.forlinx.net Forlinx], NXP i.MX8M Mini processor with 1.8GHz Cortex A53 quad-core and single Cortex M4 core, 56mm*36mm
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* [https://www.forlinx.net/product/ls1046a-system-on-module-21.html '''FET1046A-C SoM'''] by [https://www.forlinx.net Forlinx], NXP LS1046A high-performance 64-bit ARM Cortex-A72 quad-core processor, 84mm*55mm
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* [https://www.forlinx.net/product/imx6quad-30.html '''FETMX6Q-C SoM'''] by [https://www.forlinx.net Forlinx], NXP/Freescale Cortex-A9 i.MX6 quad core processor with main frequency up to 1.2GHz, 70mm*40mm
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* [https://www.forlinx.net/product/imx91-system-on-module-138.html '''FET-MX91-C SoM'''] by [https://www.forlinx.net Forlinx], NXP i.MX91 series ARM Cortex-A55 featuring processors running at speed up to 1.4GHz, 48mm*33mm
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* [https://www.forlinx.net/product/t507-system-on-module-115.html '''FETT507-C SoM'''] by [https://www.forlinx.net Forlinx], Allwinner quad-core industry-grade SoC T507 ARM Cortex-A53 architecture 1.5GHz, 70mm*40mm
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* [https://www.iwavesystems.com/product/cpu-modules/smarc-modules/i-mx-8-board/imx8-quadmax-smarc-som.html iW-RainboW-G27M - i.MX8 QuadMax SMARC System On Module by iWave Systems], Dual Cortex A72 & Quad Cortex A53 Cores, 82mm x 50mm
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* [https://www.iwavesystems.com/product/cpu-modules/sodimm-modules/imx8m-mini/nxp-imx-8m-mini-som.html iW-RainboW-G34M-SM - i.MX8M Mini/Nano Q/QL/D/DL/S/SL SODIMM SOM by iWave Systems], Cortex-A53 @ up to 1.6 GHz, Cortex-M4F @ 400 MHZ,67.6mm X 37mm
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* [https://www.iwavesystems.com/product/cpu-modules/smarc-modules/i-mx-8m-board/nxp-imx8m-smarc-som-module.html iW-RainboW-G33M - i.MX8M SMARC System On Module by iWave Systems], 4 x Cortex-A53 @ upto 1.5 GHz, 1 x Cortex-M4F @ 266 MHz, 82mm x 50mm
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* [https://www.compulab.com/products/computer-on-modules/ucm-imx8m-mini-nxp-i-mx-8m-mini-som-system-on-module-computer/ UCM-iMX8M-Mini - NXP i.MX8M Mini Ultra-Miniature System-on-Module by CompuLab], quad-core Cortex-A53 1.8GHz, 2 x 100 pin, 28x38x5mm
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* [https://www.compulab.com/products/computer-on-modules/cl-som-imx8x-nxp-i-mx-8x-system-on-module-computer/ CL-SOM-iMX8X - NXP i.MX 8X System-on-Module by CompuLab], quad-core Cortex-A35 1.2GHz, 204-pin SO-DIMM, 38x68x5mm
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* [https://www.compulab.com/products/computer-on-modules/cl-som-imx8-nxp-i-mx-8-system-on-module-computer/ CL-SOM-iMX8 - NXP i.MX 8 System-on-Module by CompuLab], quad-core Cortex-A53 1.5GHz, 204-pin SO-DIMM, 42x68x5mm
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* [https://www.compulab.com/products/computer-on-modules/cl-som-imx7-freescale-i-mx-7-system-on-module/ CL-SOM-iMX7 - NXP i.MX 7 System-on-Module by CompuLab], dual-core Cortex-A7 1GHz, 204-pin SO-DIMM, 42x68x5mm
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* [https://www.compulab.com/products/computer-on-modules/cl-som-imx6-nxp-freescale-i-mx-6-system-on-module/ CL-SOM-iMX6 - NXP i.MX 6 System-on-Module by CompuLab], single/dual/quad core Cortex-A9, 2x 140-pin B2B, 75x65x6mm
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* [https://www.compulab.com/products/computer-on-modules/cl-som-am57x-ti-am5728-am5718-system-on-module/ CL-SOM-AM57x - TI AM5728/AM5718 System-on-Module by CompuLab], single/dual core Cortex-A15, 204-pin SO-DIMM, 60x68x5mm
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* [https://www.compulab.com/products/computer-on-modules/cl-som-imx6ul-freescale-imx6-ultralite-system-on-module/ CL-SOM-iMX6UL - NXP i.MX6 UltraLite System-on-Module by CompuLab], single-core Cortex-A7, 204-pin SO-DIMM, 36x68x5mm
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* [https://www.compulab.com/products/computer-on-modules/cm-qs600/ CM-QS600 – Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 600 System-on-Module by CompuLab], 1.7GHz quad-core APQ8064 based, 204-pin SO-DIMM, 65x68x5mm
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* [https://www.compulab.com/products/computer-on-modules/cm-t335/ CM-T335 – TI AM335x System-on-Module by CompuLab], tiny and very cost effective, 204-pin SO-DIMM, 30x68x5mm
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* [https://www.compulab.com/products/computer-on-modules/cm-t43/ CM-T43 – TI AM437x System-on-Module by CompuLab], extensive connectivity, 204-pin SO-DIMM, 36x68x5mm
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* [https://www.compulab.com/products/computer-on-modules/cm-t54/ CM-T54 – TI OMAP5432 System-on-Module by CompuLab], dual-core Cortex-A15 based, TMS320DM64 DSP, 204-pin SO-DIMM, 73x68x5mm
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* [https://www.compulab.com/products/computer-on-modules/cm-fx6/ CM-FX6 – Freescale i.MX6 System-on-Module by CompuLab], single/dual/quad core Cortex-A9 based, 75x65x6mm
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* [https://www.embeddedarm.com/products/board-detail.php?product=TS-4900 TS-4900 - Freescale/NXP i.MX6 Computer-on-Module by Technologic Systems], WiFi & Bluetooth enabled 1 GHz i.MX6 Computer Module, approx. credit card sized at 75mm x 55mm
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* [https://www.embeddedarm.com/products/board-detail.php?product=TS-4740 TS-4740 - Marvell PXA168 Computer-on-Module by Technologic Systems], High-End Module w/ High Capacity FPGA and GbEth, approx. credit card sized at 75mm x 55mm
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* [https://www.embeddedarm.com/products/board-detail.php?product=TS-4720 TS-4720 - Marvell PXA168 Computer-on-Module by Technologic Systems], High-End CPU Module with eMMC Flash and Dual Ethernet, approx. credit card sized at 75mm x 55mm
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* [https://www.embeddedarm.com/products/board-detail.php?product=TS-4600 TS-4600 - Freescale/NXP i.MX28 Computer-on-Module by Technologic Systems], Low Cost ARM9 Embedded Computer-on-Module, approx. credit card sized at 75mm x 55mm
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* [https://www.embeddedarm.com/products/board-detail.php?product=TS-4712 TS-4712 - Marvell PXA168 Computer-on-Module by Technologic Systems], 1GHz ARM9 Computer on Module with Dual Ethernet, approx. credit card sized at 75mm x 55mm
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* [https://www.embeddedarm.com/products/board-detail.php?product=TS-4710 TS-4710 - Marvell PXA168 Computer-on-Module by Technologic Systems], 1GHz ARM9 Module with Video and DoubleStore, approx. credit card sized at 75mm x 55mm
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* [https://www.embeddedarm.com/products/board-detail.php?product=TS-4800 TS-4800 - Freescale/NXP i.MX515 Computer-on-Module by Technologic Systems], Video GPU & FPU ARM9 Embedded Computer-on-Module, approx. credit card sized at 75mm x 55mm
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* [https://www.embeddedarm.com/products/board-detail.php?product=TS-4700 TS-4700 - Marvell PXA166 Computer-on-Module by Technologic Systems], High Performance Video ARM9 Computer-on-Module, approx. credit card sized at 75mm x 55mm
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* [https://www.embeddedarm.com/products/board-detail.php?product=TS-4200 TS-4200 - Atmel AT91SAM9G20 Computer-on-Module by Technologic Systems], Very Low Power Atmel ARM9 Computer-on-Module, approx. credit card sized at 75mm x 55mm
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* [http://www.kaynestechnology.net/en/products/imx6-system-on-module/ KY-iMX6] - by [http://www.kaynestechnology.net/en/ Kaynes Technology], WiFi & Bluetooth enabled 1 GHz i.MX6 Computer Module, single/dual core Cortex-A9 based, 60x50mm
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* [https://www.e-consystems.com/iMX6-quad-plus-dual-plus-core-som-system-on-module.asp eSOMiMX6PLUS] - by [https://www.e-consystems.com/ e-con Systems, Inc. of USA], NXP/Freescale i.MX6 QuadPlus/DualPlus Core Processor running up to 1.2GHz, DDR3L SDRAM configurable up to 4GB and supporting 802.11ac network.
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* [https://www.e-consystems.com/iMX7-som-system-on-module.asp eSOMiMX7] - by [https://www.e-consystems.com/ e-con Systems, Inc. of USA], NXP/Freescale i.MX7 Solo/Dual ARM® Cortex™ A7 @ 1GHz with Single core ARM® Cortex™ M4 MCU @ 200 MHz.
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* [https://www.e-consystems.com/iMX6-micro-som-system-on-module.asp eSOMiMX6-micro] - by [https://www.e-consystems.com/ e-con Systems, Inc. of USA], NXP/Freescale i.MX6 Quad/Dual ARM™ Cortex-A9 based CPU @ 800MHz Core, comes with a very small form factor of 54mm x 20mm with 10mA in suspend current.
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* [https://www.e-consystems.com/iMX6-micro-som-system-on-module.asp eSOMTK1] - by [https://www.e-consystems.com/ e-con Systems, Inc. of USA],nVIDIA Tegra K1 4-Plus-1 ARM™ Cortex-A15 Quad core, 70 x 55mm
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* [https://www.e-consystems.com/iMX6-system-on-module-som.asp eSOMiMX6] - by [https://www.e-consystems.com/ e-con Systems, Inc. of USA], Freescale i.MX6 single/dual/quad core Cortex-A9 based, 70 x 45 mm
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* [https://www.e-consystems.com/DM3730-computer-on-module.asp eSOM3730] - by [https://www.e-consystems.com/ e-con Systems, Inc. of USA],ARM Cortex A8 DM3730/AM3703, 55 x 35 mm
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* [https://www.e-consystems.com/esom270.asp eSOM270] by [https://www.e-consystems.com/ e-con Systems, Inc. of USA],XScale®/ARM PXA270 application processor, 67.5 x 31 x 4 mm
 
* [[CIP]] - by [http://www.tianyeit.com tinayeit], That provide series of 40x40x3.5mm Size, Weight about 10g, the smallest and  lightest [[Computer-In-Package]] in the World!
 
* [[CIP]] - by [http://www.tianyeit.com tinayeit], That provide series of 40x40x3.5mm Size, Weight about 10g, the smallest and  lightest [[Computer-In-Package]] in the World!
* [[CIP30x]] - by [http://www.tianyeit.com], TI 720MHz AM335x based cost effective Application Processor,LQA188, 40x40x3.5mm
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* [[CIP30x]] - by Tinaye[http://www.tianyeit.com], TI 720MHz AM335x based cost effective Applicattiion Processor,LQA188, 40x40x3.5mm
* [[CIP31x]] - by [http://www.tianyeit.com],TI 600/800/1G DM3730/OMAP3530/AM3715 based cost effective Application Processor,LQA242, 40x40x3.5mm
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* [[CIP31x]] - by Tinaye[http://www.tianyeit.com],TI 600/800/1G DM3730/OMAP3530/AM3715 based cost effective Application Processor,LQA242, 40x40x3.5mm
* [[CIP41x]] - by [http://www.tianyeit.com],TI 1G/1.2G/1.5G OMAP4430/4460/4470 based Dual Core Contetex-A9 Powerful Computer In Package,LQA242, 40x40x3.5mm
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* [[CIP41x]] - by Tinaye[http://www.tianyeit.com],TI 1G/1.2G/1.5G OMAP4430/4460/4470 based Dual Core Contetex-A9 Powerful Computer In Package,LQA242, 40x40x3.5mm
 
* [[SOM]] - by [http://www.techor.com/ TECHOR.COM of China], series of 40x40x4mm Size, Weight about 10g, the smallest and  lightest [[System-on-Module]] in the World!
 
* [[SOM]] - by [http://www.techor.com/ TECHOR.COM of China], series of 40x40x4mm Size, Weight about 10g, the smallest and  lightest [[System-on-Module]] in the World!
 
* [[SOM2416]] - by [http://www.techor.com/prod-39.html TECHOR.COM of China], Samsung 400MHz ARM926EJ-S based cost effective Application Processor,120pin out, 40x40x3.5mm
 
* [[SOM2416]] - by [http://www.techor.com/prod-39.html TECHOR.COM of China], Samsung 400MHz ARM926EJ-S based cost effective Application Processor,120pin out, 40x40x3.5mm
 
* [[SOM6410]] - by [http://www.techor.com/prod-49.html TECHOR.COM of China],Samsung 667Hz ARM1176JFZ-S based cost effective Application Processor,120pin out,40x40x3.5mm
 
* [[SOM6410]] - by [http://www.techor.com/prod-49.html TECHOR.COM of China],Samsung 667Hz ARM1176JFZ-S based cost effective Application Processor,120pin out,40x40x3.5mm
 
* [[SOM3530]] - by [http://www.techor.com/prod-48.html TECHOR.COM of China], TI 600MHz CORETEX-A8 + 430MHz TMS320C64x+ dual core SOC/AP,120pin out, 40x40x3.5mm
 
* [[SOM3530]] - by [http://www.techor.com/prod-48.html TECHOR.COM of China], TI 600MHz CORETEX-A8 + 430MHz TMS320C64x+ dual core SOC/AP,120pin out, 40x40x3.5mm
* [http://www.elinux.org/SBC8100 Mini8100] - by [http://www.timll.com/chinese/OMAP/mini8100.asp Timll of China], TI 600MHz CORETEX-A8 + 430MHz TMS320DM64x+ dual core,67 mm * 37 mm
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* [http://www.myirtech.com/list.asp?id=644 '''MYC-Y6ULX-V2'''] by [http://www.myirtech.com MYIR Tech], NXP i.MX 6UL/6ULL ARM Cortex-A7, 37mm*39mm
* [http://www.armkits.com/Product/mini8100.asp Mini8100] by [http://www.armkits.com Embest], TI OMAP3530 ARM Cortex-A8, 67mm*37mm
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* [http://www.myirtech.com/list.asp?id=673 '''MYC-C8MMX-V2'''] by [http://www.myirtech.com MYIR Tech], NXP i.MX 8M Mini Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 60mm*49mm
* [http://www.armkits.com/Product/mini6045.asp Mini6045] by [http://www.armkits.com Embest], Atmel SAM9G45, 82mm*67mm
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* [http://www.myirtech.com/list.asp?id=607 '''MYC-JX8MX'''] by [http://www.myirtech.com MYIR Tech], NXP i.MX 8M Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 50mm*82mm
* [http://www.armkits.com/Product/mini6245.asp Mini6245] by [http://www.armkits.com Embest], Atmel SAM9G45 ARM926EJ-S, 70mm*49.9mm
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* [https://www.myirtech.com/list.asp?id=669 '''MYC-JX8MPQ'''] by [http://www.myirtech.com MYIR Tech], NXP i.MX 8M Plus Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 45mm*82mm
* [http://www.armkits.com/Product/mini6300.asp Mini6300] by [http://www.armkits.com Embest], Atmel SAM9263 ARM926EJ-S, 52mm*52mm
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* [https://www.myirtech.com/list.asp?id=669 '''MYC-J1028X'''] by [http://www.myirtech.com MYIR Tech], NXP LS1028A Dual ARM Cortex-A72, 45mm*82mm
* [http://www.armkits.com/Product/mini9261-I.asp Mini9261-I] by [http://www.armkits.com Embest], Atmel SAM9261S ARM926EJ-S, 67.6mm*47mm
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* [https://www.myirtech.com/list.asp?id=679 '''MYC-Y7Z010/20-V2'''] by [http://www.myirtech.com MYIR Tech], Xilinx Zynq-7010/7020 SoC, 75mm*50mm
* [http://www.armkits.com/Product/mini3250.asp Mini3250] by [http://www.armkits.com Embest], NXP LPC3250 ARM926EJ-S, 75mm*55mm
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* [http://www.myirtech.com/list.asp?id=694 '''MYC-C7Z010/20-V2'''] by [http://www.myirtech.com MYIR Tech], Xilinx Zynq-7010/7020 SoC, 75mm*55mm
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* [http://www.myirtech.com/list.asp?id=552 '''MYC-C7Z015'''] by [http://www.myirtech.com MYIR Tech], Xilinx Zynq-7015 SoC, 75mm*55mm
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* [http://www.myirtech.com/list.asp?id=712 '''MYC-CZU3EG/4EV/5EV-V2'''] by [http://www.myirtech.com MYIR Tech], Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+ ZU3EG/4EV/5EV MPSoC, 60mm*52mm
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* [http://www.myirtech.com/list.asp?id=624 '''MYC-YA157C'''] by [http://www.myirtech.com MYIR Tech], ST STM32MP157A Dual ARM Cortex-A7, 45mm*43mm
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* [http://www.myirtech.com/list.asp?id=658 '''MYC-YA15XC-T'''] by [http://www.myirtech.com MYIR Tech], ST STM32MP151 Dual ARM Cortex-A7, 39mm*37mm
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* [http://www.myirtech.com/list.asp?id=726 '''MYC-YF13X'''] by [http://www.myirtech.com MYIR Tech], ST STM32MP135 ARM Cortex-A7, 39mm*37mm
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* [http://www.myirtech.com/list.asp?id=535 '''MYC-C437X'''] by [http://www.myirtech.com MYIR Tech], TI AM437x Sitara ARM Cortex-A9
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* [http://www.myirtech.com/list.asp?id=467 '''MYC-AM335X'''] by [http://www.myirtech.com MYIR Tech], TI AM335x ARM Cortex-A8, 50mm*70mm
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* [http://www.myirtech.com/list.asp?id=494 '''MCC-AM335X-Y'''] by [http://www.myirtech.com MYIR Tech], TI AM335x ARM Cortex-A8, 65mm*35mm
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* [http://www.myirtech.com/list.asp?id=495 '''MCC-AM335X-J'''] by [http://www.myirtech.com MYIR Tech], TI AM335x ARM Cortex-A8, 67.6mm*45mm
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* [http://www.myirtech.com/list.asp?id=456 '''MYC-SAMA5D3X'''] by [http://www.myirtech.com MYIR Tech], Atmel SAMA5D3 ARM Cortex-A5, 45mm*67.6mm
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* [http://www.myirtech.com/list.asp?id=458 '''MYC-SAM9X5'''] by [http://www.myirtech.com MYIR Tech], Atmel SAM9X5 ARM926EJ-S, 35mm*67.6mm
 
* [http://www.variscite.com/products/item/96-var-som-om54-omap5-omap5432 VAR-SOM-OM54] by [http://www.variscite.com Variscite], TI OMAP 5 (OMAP5432)
 
* [http://www.variscite.com/products/item/96-var-som-om54-omap5-omap5432 VAR-SOM-OM54] by [http://www.variscite.com Variscite], TI OMAP 5 (OMAP5432)
 
* [http://www.variscite.com/products/item/76-var-som-om44-ti-omap4460 VAR-SOM-OM44] by [http://www.variscite.com Variscite], TI OMAP 4 (OMAP4460)
 
* [http://www.variscite.com/products/item/76-var-som-om44-ti-omap4460 VAR-SOM-OM44] by [http://www.variscite.com Variscite], TI OMAP 4 (OMAP4460)
* [http://www.variscite.com/products/item/92-var-som-mx6-imx6 VAR-SOM-MX6] by [http://www.variscite.com Variscite], Freescale iMX6 Quad,Dual,Single core
+
* [https://www.variscite.com/product/system-on-module-som/cortex-a9/var-som-mx6-cpu-freescale-imx6/ VAR-SOM-MX6] by [http://www.variscite.com Variscite], Freescale iMX6 Quad,Dual,Single core
 +
* [https://www.variscite.com/product/system-on-module-som/cortex-a9/var-som-solo-cpu-nxp-imx6/ VAR-SOM-SOLO/DUAL] by [http://www.variscite.com Variscite], Freescale iMX6 Single/Dual core
 +
* [https://www.variscite.com/product/system-on-module-som/cortex-a7/var-som-6ul-nxp-imx6ul-6ull-6ulz/ VAR-SOM-6UL] by [http://www.variscite.com Variscite], Freescale i.MX 6UltraLite / i.MX 6ULL / i.MX 6ULZ ARM Cortex-A7 processor
 +
* [https://www.variscite.com/product/system-on-module-som/cortex-a7/dart-6ul-freescale-imx-6ul/ DART-6UL] by [http://www.variscite.com Variscite], Freescale i.MX 6UltraLite / i.MX 6ULL / i.MX 6ULZ ARM Cortex-A7, 50mm*25mm
 
* [http://www.variscite.com/products/item/85-var-som-am33-am335x-am3354-am3352 VAR-SOM-AM33] by [http://www.variscite.com Variscite], TI Sitara AM335x (AM3354, AM3352)
 
* [http://www.variscite.com/products/item/85-var-som-am33-am335x-am3354-am3352 VAR-SOM-AM33] by [http://www.variscite.com Variscite], TI Sitara AM335x (AM3354, AM3352)
 
* '''CSB7xx''' - by [http://www.cogcomp.com Cogent Computer Systems, Inc. of USA]
 
* '''CSB7xx''' - by [http://www.cogcomp.com Cogent Computer Systems, Inc. of USA]
 
* '''CM-XXX''' - by [http://www.compulab.co.il CompuLab of Italia]
 
* '''CM-XXX''' - by [http://www.compulab.co.il CompuLab of Italia]
* [http://www.toradex.com/products/colibri-arm-computer-modules/colibri-pxa270 Colibri PXA270] by [http://www.toradex.com Toradex of Switzerland], Marvell PXA270, 67.6 x 36.7mm  
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* [http://emcraft.com/products/413 STM32F7-SOM] by [http://www.emcraft.com Emcraft Systems], STMicroelectronics STM32 F7, 30 x 46mm, Linux BSP
* [http://www.toradex.com/products/colibri-arm-computer-modules Colibri PXA3xx] by [http://www.toradex.com Toradex of Switzerland], Marvell PXA320, PXA310, PXA300, 67.6 x 36.7mm  
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* [http://emcraft.com/products/224 STM32F4-SOM] by [http://www.emcraft.com Emcraft Systems], STMicroelectronics STM32 F4, 30 x 46mm, Linux BSP
* [http://www.toradex.com/products/colibri-arm-computer-modules Colibri Tegra] by [http://www.toradex.com Toradex of Switzerland], [[Tegra2|Nvidia Tegra 2]], Tegra 3, 67.6 x 36.7mm  
+
* [http://emcraft.com/products/135 K70-SOM] by [http://www.emcraft.com Emcraft Systems], Freescale Kinetis K70, 30 x 57mm, Linux BSP
* [http://www.toradex.com/products/apalis-arm-computer-modules/apalis-t30 Apalis T30] by [http://www.toradex.com Toradex of Switzerland], Nvidia Tegra 3, 82.0 x 45.0mm
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* [http://emcraft.com/products/259 VF6-SOM] by [http://www.emcraft.com Emcraft Systems], Freescale Vybrid VF6, 30 x 57mm, Linux BSP
* '''e-con Systems eSOM Modules''' - by [http://www.e-consystems.com/ e-con Systems, Inc. of USA]
+
* [http://emcraft.com/products/255 M2S-SOM] by [http://www.emcraft.com Emcraft Systems], Microsemi SmartFusion2, 30 x 57mm, Linux BSP
 +
* [https://www.toradex.com/computer-on-modules/apalis-arm-family/nxp-imx-8 Apalis iMX8QuadMax Computer on Module] by '''[https://www.toradex.com Toradex]''', NXP® i.MX 8, 82.0 x 45.0mm
 +
* [https://www.toradex.com/computer-on-modules/apalis-arm-family/nvidia-tegra-k1 Apalis TK1 Computer on Module] by '''[https://www.toradex.com Toradex]''', NVIDIA® Tegra™ K1, 82.0 x 45.0mm
 +
* [https://www.toradex.com/computer-on-modules/apalis-arm-family/nxp-freescale-imx-6 Apalis iMX6 Computer on Module] by '''[https://www.toradex.com Toradex]''', NXP®/Freescale i.MX 6, 82.0 x 45.0mm
 +
* [https://www.toradex.com/computer-on-modules/apalis-arm-family/nvidia-tegra-3 Apalis T30 Computer on Module] by '''[https://www.toradex.com Toradex]''', NVIDIA® Tegra™ 3, 82.0 x 45.0mm
 +
* [https://www.toradex.com/computer-on-modules/colibri-arm-family/nxp-imx-8x Colibri iMX8QXP Computer on Module] by '''[https://www.toradex.com Toradex]''', NXP® i.MX 8X, 67.6 x 36.7mm
 +
* [https://www.toradex.com/computer-on-modules/colibri-arm-family/nxp-imx6ull Colibri iMX6ULL Computer on Module] by '''[https://www.toradex.com Toradex]''', NXP® i.MX 6ULL, 67.6 x 36.7mm
 +
* [https://www.toradex.com/computer-on-modules/colibri-arm-family/nxp-freescale-imx7 Colibri iMX7 Computer on Module] by '''[https://www.toradex.com Toradex]''', NXP®/Freescale i.MX 7, 67.6 x 36.7mm
 +
* [https://www.toradex.com/computer-on-modules/colibri-arm-family/nxp-freescale-imx6 Colibri iMX6 Computer on Module] by '''[https://www.toradex.com Toradex]''', NXP®/Freescale i.MX 6, 67.6 x 36.7mm
 +
* [https://www.toradex.com/computer-on-modules/colibri-arm-family/nxp-freescale-vybrid-vf5xx Colibri VF50 Computer on Module] by '''[https://www.toradex.com Toradex]''', NXP®/Freescale VF50, 67.6 x 36.7mm
 +
* [https://www.toradex.com/computer-on-modules/colibri-arm-family/nxp-freescale-vybrid-vf6xx Colibri VF61 Computer on Module] by '''[https://www.toradex.com Toradex]''', NXP®/Freescale VF61, 67.6 x 36.7mm
 +
* [https://www.toradex.com/computer-on-modules/colibri-arm-family/nvidia-tegra-3 Colibri T30 Computer on Module] by '''[https://www.toradex.com Toradex]''', NVIDIA® Tegra™ 3, 67.6 x 36.7mm
 +
* [https://www.toradex.com/computer-on-modules/colibri-arm-family/nvidia-tegra-2 Colibri T20 Computer on Module] by '''[https://www.toradex.com Toradex]''', [[Tegra2|NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2]], 67.6 x 36.7mm
 +
* [https://www.toradex.com/computer-on-modules/colibri-arm-family/intel-marvell-xscale-pxa270 Colibri PXA270 Computer on Module] by '''[https://www.toradex.com Toradex]''', Marvell® PXA270, 67.6 x 36.7mm
 +
* [https://www.toradex.com/computer-on-modules/colibri-arm-family/intel-marvell-xscale-pxa310 Colibri PXA310 Computer on Module] by '''[https://www.toradex.com Toradex]''', Marvell® PXA310, 67.6 x 36.7mm
 +
* [https://www.toradex.com/computer-on-modules/colibri-arm-family/intel-marvell-xscale-pxa320 Colibri PXA320 Computer on Module] by '''[https://www.toradex.com Toradex]''', Marvell® PXA320, 67.6 x 36.7mm
 +
* [http://www.inforcecomputing.com/products/system-on-modules-som/qualcomm-snapdragon-600-inforce-6401-micro-som Inforce 6401™ Micro System-on-Module (SOM)] by [http://www.inforcecomputing.com/ Inforce Computing], Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 600 processor, ARM®v7 ISA compatible, ultra-small form factor of 28mm x 50mm and weighs less than 8 grams
 +
* [http://www.inforcecomputing.com/products/system-on-modules-som/qualcomm-snapdragon-805-inforce-6501-micro-som Inforce 6501™ Micro System-on-Module (SOM)] by [http://www.inforcecomputing.com/ Inforce Computing], Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 805 processor, ARM®v7 ISA compatible, ultra-small form factor of 28mm x 50mm and weighs less than 8 grams
 
* '''[http://magniel.com/omapmod.htm OMAPMOD]''' by [http://magniel.com Magniel Inc.], TI OMAP3503 / OMAP3530 CORTEX A8, 67mm x 44mm, stand-alone system in a 144-pin SO-DIMM format.
 
* '''[http://magniel.com/omapmod.htm OMAPMOD]''' by [http://magniel.com Magniel Inc.], TI OMAP3503 / OMAP3530 CORTEX A8, 67mm x 44mm, stand-alone system in a 144-pin SO-DIMM format.
 
+
* '''[https://www.mistralsolutions.com/viseboard i.MX6 Nano SOM]''' by [https://www.mistralsolutions.com Mistral Solutions], Freescale/NXP i.MX6, 44mm x 26mm, System-on-Module weighing just 7 gms.
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* '''[https://www.mistralsolutions.com/viseboard VISE Board]''' by [https://www.mistralsolutions.com Mistral Solutions], Freescale/NXP i.MX6 based development platform.
 +
* '''[https://www.mistralsolutions.com/pom AM437x POM]''' by [https://www.mistralsolutions.com Mistral Solutions], based on Sitara AM437x SoC from Texas Instruments.
 +
* '''[http://www.myirtech.com/list.asp?id=510 Rico Board]''' by [https://www.myirtech.com MYIR Tech], based on Sitara AM437x SoC from Texas Instruments.
 +
* '''[http://www.myirtech.com/list.asp?id=502 Z-turn Board]''' by [https://www.myirtech.com MYIR Tech], based on ZYNQ-7010/7020 SoC from Xilinx.
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* '''[http://www.myirtech.com/list.asp?id=565 Z-turn Lite]''' by [https://www.myirtech.com MYIR Tech], based on ZYNQ-7007S/7010 SoC from Xilinx.
 +
* '''[http://www.myirtech.com/list.asp?id=561 MYS-6ULX]''' by [https://www.myirtech.com MYIR Tech], based on i.MX 6UL/6ULL processor from NXP.
 
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A computer-on-module (COM) is a type of single-board computer(SBC), a subtype of an embedded computer system. It is also called System-on-Module as an extension of the concept of System on Chip (SoC) and lying between a full-up computer and a microcontroller in nature.

Today's COM/SOM modules are complete computers built on a single circuit board. The design is centered on a single microprocessor with RAM, input/output controllers and all other features needed to be a functional computer on the one board. However, unlike a single-board computer, the COM module will usually lack the standard connectors for any input/output peripherals to be attached directly to the board. Instead, the wiring for these peripherals are bussed out to connectors on the board.

The module will usually need to be mounted on a carrier board (or "baseboard") which breaks the bus out to standard peripheral connectors. Some COMs also include peripheral connectors and/or can be used without a carrier.

A COM/SOM solution offers a dense package computer system for use in small or specialized applications requiring low power consumption or small physical size as is needed in embedded systems.

Some devices also incorporate Field Programmable Gate Arrays.

The terms "Computer-on-Module" and "COM" were coined by Venture Development Corporation (Natick, MA, USA) to describe this class of embedded computer boards. The term became more notable upon industry standardization of the COM Express format.

A number of manufacturers offer products which are defined as system-on-module or computer-on-module. Among those are e-con Systems in St. Louis, Mo; Advanced Knowledge Associates (www.a-k-a.net) in Santa Clara, CA; BCM Advanced Research (www.bcmcom.com) in Irvine, CA; Embedded Systems (www.embedded-systems.net); MEN Micro (www.menmicro.com) in Ambler, PA; CompuLab in Israel; DAVE Embedded Systems (www.dave.eu) in Italy; Kaynes Technology in New York and India; PHYTEC America in Seattle, WA; Variscite in Israel; Toradex in Switzerland and Seattle, WA; MYIR Tech (www.myirtech.com) in Shenzhen, China; Technologic Systems near Phoenix, AZ; Forlinx (www.forlinx.net) in Baoding, China.

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