A Computer-On-Module (COM) is a highly integrated embedded computing solution that can be used to design any custom embedded application.

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The terms “Computer-on-Module” and “System-on-Module” (referred to throughout as the
“module”) are used synonymously to refer to a type of embedded single board computer
which does not contain any real world interfaces, and therefore needs to be used in
conjunction with a carrier board (sometime referred to as a base board).
They are generally built around microprocessors, system-on-chips or microcontrollers.
They integrate additional devices and peripherals which are needed to realise a fully
functional computer, which normally includes RAM, non-volatile storage and power
supplies.
They are essentially another layer of abstraction that sits above the SoC (System-on-
Chip) concept, providing further integration in areas of hardware and software that are not
application specific, but are application agnostic.
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