In order to select the right embedded system solution for your application, it is important to know the advantages and disadvantages of different solutions. What is the right design for me?

Is it a mainboard or a standard COM module with a carrier board? If I choose a COM module, do I develop all the components individually, or do I intend to get a complete solution including cooling and power supply?

In this selection guide you will learn:

• What solutions are there on the market?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of the following approaches?
  • Motherboard vs. COM module
  • Customer-specific carrier vs. Modular Carrier
  • Aluminum profile housing vs. Modular enclosure design