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ETX is also known as Embedded Technology Extended (standard for embedded PC modules). ETX modules are treated as components. The ETX modules supply a system with core processor and memory subsystems, together with peripherals such as sound, Ethernet and I/O. ETX modules connect to the rest of an embedded system through high density low-profile surface-mount connectors. These connectors carry both ISA and PCI bus signals, as well dedicated I/O interfaces. In terms of low profile, the mechanics of the interconnection is such that an ETX/baseboard combination is virtually the same in height as a one-board-approach. ETX modules are also scaleable and interchangeable, and they make possible the rapid development of semi-custom embedded system. The new launched ETX 3.0 specification will give users the confidence that the new ETX modules will remain the state-of-the-art for many years to come. In fact, according to market research studies conducted by the Venture Development Corporation, the ETX standard is the clear leader in the Computer-On-Modules (COM) market and has demonstrably beaten all competing form factors up to now. In addition, the new ETX 3.0 specification introduces 2x Serial ATA without changing any of the ETX pins, ensuring that new modules are 100 percent pin-to-pin compatible with previous versions and ensuring long-term support for the vast number of embedded application solutions based on these already highly integrated COMs in applications from medical, gaming and entertainment; to military and aerospace.