Description

The TEWS TPMC866-11 is a high-performance embedded computer module engineered for demanding industrial automation and control applications. Designed by German embedded computing specialist TEWS Technologies, this compact PC/104-Plus form-factor module combines robust computing power with extreme environmental resilience. At its core, the TEWS TPMC866-11 integrates an Intel Atom processor with industrial-grade components to deliver reliable operation in shock/vibration-prone settings. Its architecture supports real-time data acquisition, multi-protocol communication, and deterministic processing for machine control, test systems, and mobile robotics. The module’s fanless design eliminates mechanical failure points while extended temperature components ensure stability from -40°C to +85°C. As part of TEWS’s TPMC800 series, the TEWS TPMC866-11 serves as a flexible embedded brain for OEM systems requiring compact size, low power consumption, and extensive I/O configurability.

TEWS TPMC866-11

Technical Specifications

Main Features and Advantages

Extreme ruggedization defines the TEWS TPMC866-11: conformal coating protects against humidity and corrosive atmospheres, while MIL-grade connectors withstand 5G vibration and 50G shock. Its Intel Atom E3800 CPU balances performance (burst frequency 2.0 GHz) with 12W thermal design power (TDP), enabling fanless operation in sealed enclosures.

Interface versatility stands out with dual independent GbE ports supporting IEEE 1588 precision timing for motion control, and software-configurable RS-485 ports with automatic bus termination. The module’s PC/104-Plus expansion allows seamless stacking of TEWS’s ADC, DAC, or CANopen modules for custom I/O scaling. Real-time capabilities are enhanced by TEWS’s TPMON firmware, providing hardware watchdog timers and boot recovery. For security-critical deployments, the TEWS TPMC866-11 offers TPM 2.0 encryption and secure boot options.

Application Field

The TEWS TPMC866-11 excels in mobile and harsh-environment applications. In transportation, it controls onboard diagnostics for railway rolling stock and electric vehicle battery management systems. For industrial robotics, it processes real-time kinematics and vision data while resisting electromagnetic interference in welding cells.

Energy sector deployments include wellhead monitoring in oil fields and power quality analyzers in substations, leveraging its wide-temperature resilience. Test and measurement systems utilize its precision ADC expansion for laboratory instruments and field data loggers. The TEWS TPMC866-11 also anchors military C4ISR platforms, where shock resistance and encrypted communications are mandatory.

TEWS TPMC866-11

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Installation and Maintenance

Pre-installation preparation: Verify power supply stability within 8–36 VDC range before connecting the TEWS TPMC866-11. Use anti-static wrist straps when handling. For stacked configurations, install modules sequentially from bottom to top, securing with #4-40 standoffs.

Maintenance recommendations: Monitor operating temperature via onboard sensors using TEWS Diagnostics Suite. Refresh thermal paste between CPU and heatsink every 24 months in continuous >70°C operation. Avoid compressed air cleaning; use IPA wipes for connector maintenance. Preserve eMMC lifespan by limiting write cycles through RAM disk configuration.