More AI and graphics performance for low-power SMARC modules

Congatec – a leading provider of embedded and edge computing technology – is updating its conga-SA8 SMARC modules: The low-power Computer-on-Modules (COMs) are now available with the latest Intel Core 3 processor generation. This new CPU technology delivers a significant performance boost, making the energy-efficient, credit-card-sized SMARC modules ideal for performance-hungry edge applications and low-power system consolidation.

With the new conga-SA8, all edge computing applications operating within the extended temperature range of 0°C to +60°C can now achieve higher performance and improved energy efficiency. These modules support clock frequencies of up to 3.9 GHz and feature a configurable TDP of 9 W or 15 W. As with the previous versions, the AI instruction sets, Intel AVX2 (Advanced Vector Extensions 2) and Intel VNNI (Vector Neural Network Instructions) ensure fast processing of deep learning inferences. The integrated Intel Graphics further supports INT8 inference with up to 32 execution units (EUs), significantly improving object recognition and graphics processing compared to previous generations. Users benefit from accelerated AI-supported workloads which, in combination with system consolidation, contribute to significant increases in the efficiency and productivity of their applications.

“The virtualization-ready modules with firmware-integrated hypervisor facilitate the consolidation of multiple application-specific workloads, each with their own operating systems, which are operated in isolation from each other on the conga-SA8. With up to 8 cores, a low power SMARC module can host a variety of different applications that previously required multiple dedicated systems. This allows users to significantly reduce the number of devices and make their solutions much more reliable, cost-effective and sustainable,

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News release from Congatec, 07/01/2025

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