Components that can be easily added and removed provide much-needed adaptability in small form factor boards and systems. WinSystems’ PXM-MiniPCIe packs plenty of flexible expansion options in the SUMIT-ISM board format defined by the SFF-SIG.

The module features a PCI Express (PCIe) MiniCard socket, which supports PCIe x1 and USB 2.0, as well as connections to an SMBus, LEDs for wireless network visual status, a SIM card for GSM and WCDMA application data storage, and a +1.5 and +3.3 V power source for the MiniCard. With its ability to support different applications in the same socket, the removable MiniCard enables the addition of wireless functions such as WLAN, 802.11 a/g, cellular data, and Bluetooth.

In addition to the high-performance communication functions, the PXM-MiniPCIe offers two right-angle RF Connectors to simplify system integration for antenna placement in wireless applications. The module’s two USB 2.0 ports support tethered applications such as storage, imaging, and video.