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conga-PA5 (EOL)

Pico ITX board based on 5th Generation Intel® Atom™ Processor

  • Intel® 5th Gen. Atom™, Celeron® and Pentium® Processors
  • Compact design for size-sensitive devices in harsh environments
  • Low Power CPUs 6 to 12 Watt TDP
  • Enhanced Intel HD Graphics Generation 9
  • Long life components for 24/7 embedded use
  • Extended Temperature variants
  • End of life

Specification

Formfactor
Pico ITX
CPU
Intel® Atom™ x7-E3950 (4 x 1.6 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 12W)
Intel® Atom™ x5-E3940 (4 x 1.6 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 9.5W)
Intel® Atom™ x5-E3930 (2 x 1.3 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 6.5W)
Intel® Celeron® N3350 (2 x 1.1 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 6W)
Intel® Celeron® J3455 (4 x 1.5 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 10W)
Intel® Pentium® N4200 (4 x 1.1 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 6W)
DRAM
up to 4 Channels onboard LPDDR4 (V1.1) with up to 2400 MT/s | max. 8 GB
Ethernet
2x LAN Gbit / 100 Mbit / 10 Mbit | Intel Gigabit Ethernet i211 controller (i210 for industrial temperature)
I/O Interfaces
1 x DisplayPort
2 x LAN RJ45
1 x USB 3.0 Type C (with PD and DP++)
1 x DC-In (only for commercial variants)
2 x USB 3.0
Graphics
Intel® Gen 9 HD Graphics
Support for DirectX12 | OpenGL 4.3 | OpenCL 2.0 | OpenGLES 3.x | MPEG2 full HW acceleration with H.265/HEVC decoding and H.264 encoding | VP9 | PAVP 3.x | HDCP 1.4 | MVC and 2x independent display support in 4K (3840 x 2160 px) @30 Hz or WQXGA (2560 x 1600 px) @60 Hz
Internal Connectors
1x LVDS (18/24 bit)
1x miniPCIe or mSATA full size
1x SATA (6G) (with auxiliary +5V power connector for 2.5" HDD)
2x USB 2.0
1x Backlight power connector
1x Line Out
1x Mic In
1x S/PDIF Out
1x Power In (+12V)
2x COM (RS232 / RS-485 / RS422)
1x Fan Connector
3x Feature Connector
1x microSD card slot
MIPI CSI-2
congatec Board Controller
Multi Stage Watchdog, non-volatile User Data Storage, Manufacturing and Board information, Board Statistics, BIOS Setup, Data Backup, I²C bus (fast mode, 400 kHz, multi-master), Power Loss Control
embedded BIOS Features
AMI Aptio® 2.X (UEFI) firmware
BIOS Update
Logo Boot
Quiet Boot
HDD Password
Security
Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0)
Operating Systems
Microsoft® Windows IoT Core
Microsoft® Windows® 10
Linux
Temperature
Commercial : Operating: 0 to +60°C Storage: -20 to +70°C
Industrial: Operating: -40 to +85°C Storage: -40 to +85°C
Size
100 x 72 mm (3.9” x 2,8”)

Documents

All documents found on this page are updated without notification. Always check this page forthe latestversion.

Data Sheet

26.03.2021

Software

Linux

CGOSAPIm14.pdf
04.04.2017 / 1.07 MB
CGOS API programmers manual
cgoslx-x32-1.03.022.tar.gz
12.09.2016 / 50.38 KB
CGOS legacy driver 1.03.022 for 32bit Linux (Kernel version 2.6.x, 3.x and 4.x)
cgoslx-x64-1.03.032.tar.xz
09.05.2022 / 52.03 KB
CGOS legacy driver 1.03.032 for 64bit Linux (Kernel version 3.x, 4.x, 5.x and 6.x).For kernel versions >= 5.8 please refer to readme.txt and/or consider using the cgoslx-x64-1.03.032_vmalloc.tar.xz package.
CGOS legacy driver 1.03.032 for 64bit Linux (Kernel versions 5.8 or higher). Modified driver package with Kernel patch as a workaround for memory allocation issues with Kernels >= 5.8
CgosPy_1_2.zip
28.10.2021 / 360.10 KB
CgosPy is a Python package containing the cgos module which provides ctypes wrapper functions for accessing the CGOS API.
CGOS direct driver for Linux.
cgutillx.tar
01.12.2021 / 3.91 MB
congatec System Utility Rev. 1.6.1
Use for BIOS update or customization and panel configuration.Linux source version.
cgutillx.tar
04.07.2023 / 3.93 MB
congatec System Utility Rev. 1.6.2
Use for BIOS update or customization and panel configuration.Linux source version.
CGUTILm16.pdf
02.07.2020 / 2.67 MB
congatec System Utility Users Guide
CGUTLGUI_Qt_v100.zip
25.03.2019 / 30.28 MB
Qt based GUI version of the congatec System Utility for Windows and Linux; Rev. 1.0.0.Supports BIOS and Firmware update as well as BIOS customization and panel configuration. Provides easy access to all CGOS functions and includes a CGOS based hardware monitor with logging functionality.

Windows 10

Intel ApolloLake HSUART sub device drivers. Required to access APL HSUARTs as COM port devices.
Intel ApolloLake UART device drivers.
CgMlfViewer_v100_bin.zip
25.10.2019 / 7.99 MB
The congatec Menu Layout File Viewer (CgMlfViewer) is a Qt based applicationmeant to read Menu Layout Files (*.mlf) created by a congatec BIOS and to display all setup nodes and options.
Cgos-x64-Windows10.zip
05.09.2021 / 225.62 KB
CGOS legacy driver 1.03.021 for 64bit Windows 10/11 only.
CGOSAPIm14.pdf
04.04.2017 / 1.07 MB
CGOS API programmers manual
CgosClr.zip
22.02.2016 / 40.98 KB
CGOS API Library for the .NET FrameworkThe CgosClr.dll is an assembly that allows easy access to the CGOS API from CLR (Common Language Runtime) .NET Framework languages like C#, Visual Basic, J#, and managed C++.
CgosPy_1_2.zip
28.10.2021 / 360.10 KB
CgosPy is a Python package containing the cgos module which provides ctypes wrapper functions for accessing the CGOS API.
CGOS direct driver for Windows 10 and Windows 11.Please refer to readme.txt for supported functions and boards.
CGUTILm16.pdf
02.07.2020 / 2.67 MB
congatec System Utility Users Guide
cgutil_v161.zip
01.12.2021 / 10.81 MB
congatec System Utility Rev. 1.6.1
Use for BIOS update or customization and panel configuration.
CGUTLGUI_Qt_v100.zip
25.03.2019 / 30.28 MB
Qt based GUI version of the congatec System Utility for Windows and Linux; Rev. 1.0.0.Supports BIOS and Firmware update as well as BIOS customization and panel configuration. Provides easy access to all CGOS functions and includes a CGOS based hardware monitor with logging functionality.
chipset_10.1.1.35_public.zip
14.07.2017 / 2.56 MB
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility for installing the Windows* INF files. Rev. 10.1.1.35
Cirrus Logic CS4207 Audio driver for PA50
gbe_PROWinx64_22.3.exe
23.05.2017 / 57.02 MB
Intel Network Connections Software and Driver for Windows 64Bit. Rev. 22.3
gfx_win64_154518.4664.zip
23.05.2017 / 248.67 MB
Intel HD Graphics Driver for Windows 10 64Bit Rev. 21.20.16.4664
High Definition Audio Codec driver for Realtek chips. For Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 64Bit. Rev. 2.79.
Intel IO Drivers for Apollo Lake platform.
txe_3.0.20.1139.zip
23.05.2017 / 78.89 MB
Intel Trusted Execution Engine 32/64 Bit v.3.0.20.1139

Windows 10 IoT

CgosPy_1_2.zip
28.10.2021 / 360.10 KB
CgosPy is a Python package containing the cgos module which provides ctypes wrapper functions for accessing the CGOS API.
cgutil_v161.zip
01.12.2021 / 10.81 MB
congatec System Utility Rev. 1.6.1
Use for BIOS update or customization and panel configuration.

Windows 10 IoT Core

cgw10core_r10.zip
20.11.2018 / 196.88 MB
Board Support Package for congatec CPU modules - Rev. 1.0. Contains 64bit Windows 10 IoT Core driver files for video, SATA, sound, network.
Sample Image for Windows 10 IoT Core for the Apollo Lake Platforms - Rev. 1.0. Contains 64bit Windows 10 IoT Core. ---- Please contact Congatec support for this package.

yocto

Yocto 2.3 (pyro) sample image for congatec Apollo Lake based boards
(core-image-minimal)yocto-2-3_release.170825
core-image-minimal-congatec-tca5-64-release.170825.hddimg.sha256
core-image-minimal-congatec-tca5-64.180814.hddimg.sha256
Yocto 2.5.1 (sumo) sample image for congatec Apollo Lake based boards
(core-image-minimal)yocto-2-5-1_release.180814
Yocto 2.3 (pyro) sample image for congatec Apollo Lake based boards
(core-image-sato)yocto-2-3_release.170825
core-image-sato-congatec-tca5-64-release.170825.hddimg.sha256
core-image-sato-congatec-tca5-64.180814.hddimg.sha256
Yocto 2.5.1 (sumo) sample image for congatec Apollo Lake based boards
(core-image-sato)yocto-2-5-1_release.180814
image_deployment.7z
09.06.2017 / 4.80 KB
Instructions and tool for x86 Yocto demo image deployment.
README_Yocto-2-3-bsp.txt
17.11.2017 / 15.33 KB
Documentation for the congatec Yocto 2.3 (pyro) BSP for x86 platforms.
README_Yocto-2-5-1-bsp.txt
25.03.2019 / 15.49 KB
Documentation for the congatec Yocto 2.5.1 (sumo) BSP for x86 platforms.
README_Yocto-2-6-1-bsp.txt
25.03.2019 / 15.84 KB
Documentation for the congatec Yocto 2.6.1 (thud) BSP for x86 platforms.For sample images please contact congatec support.
README_Yocto-2-7-1-bsp.txt
05.07.2019 / 18.45 KB
Documentation for the congatec Yocto 2.7.1 (warrior) BSP for x86 platforms.For sample images please contact congatec support.
README_Yocto-3-0-1-bsp.txt
03.03.2020 / 17.92 KB
Documentation for the congatec Yocto 3.0.1 (zeus) BSP for x86 platforms.For sample images please contact congatec support.
README_Yocto-3-1-1-bsp.txt
04.01.2021 / 16.98 KB
Documentation for the congatec Yocto 3.1.1 BSP for x86 platforms.For sample images please contact congatec support.
README_Yocto-3-2-1-bsp.txt
24.06.2021 / 17.99 KB
Documentation for the congatec Yocto 3.2.1 BSP for x86 platforms.For sample images please contact congatec support.
README_Yocto-3-3-1-bsp.txt
20.10.2021 / 18.10 KB
Documentation for the congatec Yocto 3.3.1 BSP for x86 platforms.For sample images please contact congatec support.
README_Yocto-3-4-1-bsp.txt
01.06.2022 / 19.52 KB
Documentation for the congatec Yocto 3.4.1 BSP for x86 platforms.For sample images please contact congatec support.
README_Yocto-4-0-4-bsp.txt
21.03.2023 / 18.16 KB
Documentation for the congatec Yocto 4.0.4 BSP for x86 platforms.For sample images please contact congatec support.
README_Yocto-4-1-1-bsp.txt
21.03.2023 / 18.32 KB
Documentation for the congatec Yocto 4.1.1 BSP for x86 platforms.For sample images please contact congatec support.

Product Variants

conga-PA5/E3930-4G (P/N 048102)

pico-ITX board based on Intel® Atom™ x5-E3930 dual core processor with 1.80 GHz, 2MB cache and 4 GB 2133 MT/s onboard memory. 

conga-PA5/E3940-4G (P/N 048101)

pico-ITX board based on Intel® Atom™ x5-E3940 quad core processor with 1.80 GHz, 2MB cache and 4 GB 2133 MT/s onboard memory.

conga-PA5/E3950-8G (P/N 048100)

pico-ITX board based on Intel® Atom™ x7-E3950 quad core processor with 2.00 GHz, 2MB cache and 8 GB 2400 MT/s onboard memory

conga-PA5/J3455-4G (P/N 048122)

Pico-ITX board based on Intel® Celeron® J3455 quad core processor with 1.5GHz up to 2.30 GHz and 4GB 2400MT/s LPDDR4 onboard memory.

conga-PA5/N3350-4G (P/N 048121)

pico-ITX board based on Intel® Celeron™ N3350 dual core processor with 2.40 GHz, 2MB cache and 4 GB 2400 MT/s onboard memory

conga-PA5/N4200-4G (P/N 048123)

Pico-ITX board based on Intel® Pentium®  N4200 quad core processor with 1.5/2.5 GHz and 4GB 2400MT/s LPDDR4 onboard memory.

conga-PA5/N4200-8G (P/N 048120)

pico-ITX board based on Intel® Pentium® N4200 quad core processor with 2.50 GHz, 2MB cache and 8 GB 2400 MT/s onboard memory.

conga-PA5/i-E3930-4G (P/N 048112)

pico-ITX board based on Intel® Atom™ x5-E3930 dual core processor with 1.80 GHz, 2MB cache and 4 GB 2133 MT/s onboard memory. Extended temperature version -40°C to 85°C without audio functionality.

conga-PA5/i-E3940-4G (P/N 048111)

pico-ITX board based on Intel® Atom™ x5-E3940 quad core processor with 1.80 GHz, 2MB cache and 4 GB 2133 MT/s onboard memory. Extended temperature version -40°C to 85°C without audio functionality

conga-PA5/i-E3950-8G (P/N 048110)

pico-ITX board based on Intel® Atom™ x7-E3950 quad core processor with 2.00 GHz, 2MB cache and 8 GB 2400 MT/s onboard memory. Extended temperature version -40°C to 85°C without audio functionality

Ecosystem Details

Cooling solutions

PA5/HSP-T (P/N 048150)

Heatspreader solution for conga-PA5 based on open silicon Pentium and Celeron processors . All standoffs are with 2.7 mm threaded hole.

PA5/i-HSP-T (P/N 048151)

Heatspreader solution for conga-PA5 based on lidded Atom E3900 processors. All standoffs are with 2.7 mm threaded hole.

PA5/CSP-T (P/N 048152)

Passive cooling solution for conga-PA5 based on open silicon Pentium and Celeron processors and heat sink with 12mm heatsink fins. All standoffs are with 2.7 mm threaded hole.

PA5/i-CSP-T (P/N 048153)

Passive cooling solution for conga-PA5 based on lidded Atom E3900 processors with 12mm heatsink fins. All standoffs are with 2.7 mm threaded hole.

PA5/HSP-B (P/N 048154)

Heatspreader solution for conga-PA5 based on open silicon Pentium and Celeron processors . All standoffs are with 2.7 mm borehole.

PA5/i-HSP-B (P/N 048155)

Heatspreader solution for conga-PA5 based on lidded Atom E3900 processors. All standoffs are with 2.7 mm borehole