Choosing the Best Computer on Module Partner

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e-con Systems

Computer on Module partner checklist.

Target Usage Identify target applications. Shortlist the Computer on Module companies.

Life Time Check the life time of the Modules. Ask the manufacturer if you can get a pin to pin compatible module after the

lifetime with similar capabilities. Choose a Computer on Module partner who can keep you well informed of the

changes happening in the Computer on Module and BSP. Check on the production process certification of the Computer on Module.

Support Check for availability of latest help documents. Check whether the company provides you ticketing support. Enquire the type of support offered.

Reference Designs Check the availability of the design materials of the reference designs using the

Computer on Module. Check if the BSP is production ready.

Design Services Board design services capability. Large resource pool for customization effort.

Certification Check for FCC Compliance. Full support to get your product certified.

Partner Status Good to have a Computer on Module company who has recognized partner status

like Windows Gold Partner.

BSP Quality Insist on high quality BSP. Read the release notes of the BSP carefully before selecting the Computer on

Module partner.

BSP Version Check with your Computer on Module partner if he can support the latest version

of OS.

BSP Source Having an option to license the source is an important factor.

Sample Applications Availability of sample applications to work on.

Pricing Check for hidden costs like Runtime license loading, Review of schematics,

Support Hours cost. Even if the cost is marginally higher, it is the support (even paid-support)

availability that is the key criteria than rock-bottom cost Computer on Modules with little or no support.

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