Universal Graphics Module
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Universal Graphics Module is a proposed standard for graphics card modules used in embedded and industrial computer systems. It was developed by Kontron
and first shown at Embedded World 2007.
The specification was developed as there was no available graphics module type suitable for embedded systems which would be available in the mid-term future. MXM is a similar standard, but as it is controlled by nVidia
, a company which deals in a relatively unstable, fast-changing market, it was thought not suitable for the embedded market. One of the key features to the embedded market is long-term avavilability and stability of specifications; the UGM is expected to have an availability of at least 3-5 years in its current form.
UGM is actually a derivative of PCI-Express, with a maximum of 16 lanes.
Electrical
M72S with either 256MB
or 512MB of onboard RAM
.
Kontron
Kontron AG is a German-based multinational company which designs and manufactures embedded computer modules, boards and systems.Kontron AG serves OEMs, system integrators and application providers of different market segments...
and first shown at Embedded World 2007.
The specification was developed as there was no available graphics module type suitable for embedded systems which would be available in the mid-term future. MXM is a similar standard, but as it is controlled by nVidia
NVIDIA
Nvidia is an American global technology company based in Santa Clara, California. Nvidia is best known for its graphics processors . Nvidia and chief rival AMD Graphics Techonologies have dominated the high performance GPU market, pushing other manufacturers to smaller, niche roles...
, a company which deals in a relatively unstable, fast-changing market, it was thought not suitable for the embedded market. One of the key features to the embedded market is long-term avavilability and stability of specifications; the UGM is expected to have an availability of at least 3-5 years in its current form.
UGM is actually a derivative of PCI-Express, with a maximum of 16 lanes.
Specifications
Mechanical- The board has nominal dimensions of 84mm x 95mm
Electrical
- The to-host connector is a 220-pin AMP/Tyco 3-6318490-6, which provides all I/O and power requirements.
- Connectivity supported includes dual-DVIDigital Visual InterfaceThe Digital Visual Interface is a video interface standard covering the transmission of video between a source device and a display device. The DVI standard has achieved widespread acceptance in the PC industry, both in desktop PCs and monitors...
, dual-VGAVideo Graphics ArrayVideo Graphics Array refers specifically to the display hardware first introduced with the IBM PS/2 line of computers in 1987, but through its widespread adoption has also come to mean either an analog computer display standard, the 15-pin D-subminiature VGA connector or the 640×480 resolution...
, HDTVHigh-definition televisionHigh-definition television is video that has resolution substantially higher than that of traditional television systems . HDTV has one or two million pixels per frame, roughly five times that of SD...
and dual-LVDS (18- or 24-bit). - Power requirements are 12 Volts, at up to 6 Amps.
Examples
The first graphics module of this type was the Kontron UGM-M72 High End Graphic Module, based on the ATIAti
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M72S with either 256MB
Megabyte
The megabyte is a multiple of the unit byte for digital information storage or transmission with two different values depending on context: bytes generally for computer memory; and one million bytes generally for computer storage. The IEEE Standards Board has decided that "Mega will mean 1 000...
or 512MB of onboard RAM
Random-access memory
Random access memory is a form of computer data storage. Today, it takes the form of integrated circuits that allow stored data to be accessed in any order with a worst case performance of constant time. Strictly speaking, modern types of DRAM are therefore not random access, as data is read in...
.