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What is the difference between a CompactPCI industrial PC and an IPC with motherboard?

April 26, 2017CompactPCI difference industrial IPC motherboard pc

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What is the difference between a CompactPCI industrial PC and an IPC with motherboard?

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An IPC with motherboard is a standard PC with a 19 enclosure. This is comparable to a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). A SUV is not able to pull a plough even though it is an off-road vehicle. The problem of direct plug-in inside as described above is not solved in the case of an IPC with motherboard. The mounting of standard PC plug-in cards is solved within the scope of the limited possibilities of non-standardized PC card dimensions. In addition, the critical component power supply is not sufficiently considered. In case of service the IPC has to be dismounted and opened before getting through to the plug-in card. Compared to CompactPCI, the advantages are lower costs, due to the use of mass-market components. The customer has the choice: Is a standard PC enough for the application, is a 19 enclosure necessary, or do you require higher reliability and serviceability which only a CompactPCI system can fulfill?