Universal Graphics Module
| Year created | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Created by | Kontron |
| Width in bits | 1 |
| Number of devices | 1 per slot |
| Speed | ? |
| Style | Serial |
| Hotplugging interface | Depends on form factor |
| External interface | Depends on form factor |
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.
Specifications
Mechanical
- The board has nominal dimensions of 84 mm x 95 mm
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-DVI, dual-VGA, HDTV 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 ATI M72S with either 256 MB or 512 MB of onboard RAM.