COM-HPC® Standard Connectors

Samtec’s COM-HPC standard product for high-speed performance in embedded computers. COM-HPC coexists with the COM Express® specification, but provides the scalability and enhanced performance for next-gen embedded system design.

COM-HPC supports two different module types, the COM-HPC server modules are targeted for edge server applications and the COM-HPC client modules support robust embedded computing. COM-HPC provides access to more system memory (up to 1 TB RAM) and system flexibility for various compute engines like GPGPUs, FPGAs, and DSPs.

COM-HPC provides system and interface flexibility by adopting a pair of 400 pin connectors (800 pins total) based on Samtec's AcceleRate® HP high-performance arrays. Samtec COM-HPC-aligned connectors support existing and future interfaces such as PCIe 5.0 (32 Gbps) and up to 100 Gb Ethernet. The female module receptacles are employed at a standard height. The male carrier plugs vary to allow for either a 5 mm or 10 mm stack height. Depending on the application, the connector pinouts are optimized for client or server module as defined in the COM-HPC specification.