Nuremberg, 5 August 2022 – With up to 8 cores and up to 64 GB RAM, the single board computer is well suited for high-end embedded computing rail onboard, rail wayside, the medical and critical automation industry. Optional 10 Gb Ethernet interfaces allow for high data throughput and direct connection to the network backbone. Fully qualified products of the G28 will be available from September.
One of the key benefits of the G28 is its scalability. In terms of memory configuration, up to 64 GB DDR4 DRAM with ECC is supported. It is soldered to the board, the components are underfilled and additionally coated to guarantee optimum shock and vibration resistance and durability against harsh environmental conditions. Additionally, the CPU scalability from 25W to 45W TDP and 4 to 8 cores allows operation in ambient temperatures of up to +85°C with active cooling. Thus, with only one rugged, single computing platform different environmental conditions and market applications can be covered.
As for rail onboard markets, the G28 is used as central maintenance and virtualization platform and main computing unit for passenger Wi-Fi and internet access. As part of a rail wayside server system, the single board computer is used for condition monitoring. Whereas in medical applications, the G28 offers reliable computing performance for e.g., surgical robots and factory automation, motion control and robotics in industrial automation.
• Security and board management
Since another key aspect of embedded computing is system security, a Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) is assembled on the G28 to provide support for remote device authentication, measured boot, and secure updates.In addition, an independent Board Management Controller (BMC) monitors onboard voltages, current and temperature and performs dedicated tasks like external watchdog management, power supply control and reset handling.
• Standard interfaces
For I/O connections, the G28 features three RJ45 or two M12 Ethernet front connectors, one USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 connector and one USB-C connector for one USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 and one DisplayPort. Main backplane interfaces include four SATA (6 Gb), eight PCIe 3.0 root ports with various lane configurations x1, x4, x8, and two 1 Gb Ethernet ports.
• Future-proof embedded computing
Supported operating systems include Linux Yocto Project distributions, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 64-bit as well as real-time operating systems that support Intel®'s multi-core architecture. Long-term availability of the components of minimum ten years ensures an extended product life and future safety. The G28 is backwards compatible to the predecessor products G25, G25A and G23.
• About duagon
Your leading global partner for reliable, sophisticated embedded products used in regulated critical applications
duagon, a fast-growing technology company with headquarters in Switzerland, is a leading supplier of communication, computing, and control technology as well as project planning and engineering services for system-critical applications for the rail and medical technology markets. The superior software and hardware IP create innovative, highly reliable, and safe products, enabling customers to shape and realize their technology roadmap. Moreover, customers benefit from a shortened time to market and optimal cost of ownership.
As the leading independent supplier duagon designs and manufactures embedded products enabling onboard and wayside rail applications including real-time train communication, control and monitor train sub-systems, onboard and wayside signalling systems, and auxiliary systems for instance passenger information or entertainment systems. duagon's modular, customizable and secure systems are complemented by engineering services and high-quality application software support to provide the broadest range of train-borne communication protocols and key features like cyber security, virtualization and safe computing.
For the medical technology market, duagon develops and manufactures reliable, compact and long-term available Computer-on-Modules, carrier boards, and integrated electrical sub-systems including the required software adaptions. The core competencies include power-optimized designs, high-performance embedded computing platforms, and highly compact modules for use in applications such as patient monitoring, surgical robots, ventilators, and medical imaging.
duagon’s main development and production facilities are located in Dietikon, Switzerland and Nuremberg, Germany. Through a global sales and support organization with offices in Australia, China, Germany, France, India, Spain, Switzerland and USA, duagon offers its customers instant and competent services worldwide. duagon employs more than 650 workers across eight countries, with about 320 engineers for product development, services and support.
