Single Board Computers

Aaeon is aiming at robotics with a mini-PC built around Intel’s Core i3-N305 or Processor N97 CPUs, “chosen due to their balance of power consumption and performance”, it said. “The platform provides the sensor data processing, integrated graphics and resources required for path planning and control algorithms needed to bring automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots to market.” Xtreme ...

AMD has introduced a motor driver starter kit for its Kria K24 system-on-module – which is built around a Zynq UltraScale+ IC and measures 60 x 42 x 11mm. The kit, called KD240 drives starter kit, includes the module, a carrier card and a heat sink. Included is 2Gbyte (2chan x 256Mbit x 16bit/chan) of LPDDR4, and a 512Mbit QSPI ...

Advantech has used AMD Ryzen Embedded 7000 processors in a series of industrial ATX motherboards dubbed AIMB-723. “This is the first industrial-grade motherboard integrated with the AMD B650 chipset, delivering high computing performance with a seven-year lifespan,” said Advantech. “It stands out as the first AIMB motherboard to embrace DDR5 UDIMM, as well as support up to a three-slot discrete ...

iWave has announced system-on-modules built around Intel’s Agilex 5 E-series FPGAs, which have AI algorithm support. iW-RainboW-G58M measures 60 x 70mm, and is available with any of the 5 E-series ICs that come in Intel’s B32A (32x32mm) package. “Agilex 5 system-on-module is an ideal building block for equipment used in wireless communications, video, broadcast and industrial test and measurement sectors,” ...

LG is to demonstrate a customisable cross-domain computer for automated driving and in-vehicle entertainment at CES – aimed at vehicles emerging in 2027. The single electronic module, designed as part of a collaboration with Magna, is intended to support multiple in-vehicle entertainment and information systems as well as automated driving at various ASILs (automotive safety integrity levels). “This scalable solution ...

A range of COM Express modules released by congatec are based on the Intel Core Ultra processors, which integrate a neural processing unit (NPU) called Intel AI Boost. According to congatec, the conga-TC700 COM Express Compact Type 6 computer on modules (CoMs) can be used to integrate AI workloads with lower system complexity and costs than using discrete accelerators. c ...

Kvaser has created an M.2 slot compatible board that can add four CAN or CAN FD interfaces to a PC or computer Called ‘M.2 PCIe 4xCAN’ (and also 01333-9), it works with PCI Express M.2 slots with B or M keying. It has a main 22 x 80 x 2mm M.2 main board, and four smaller satellite boards (see images) ...

Perle Systems has introduced industrial grade real-time managed Ethernet switches with both fibre and copper ports, in a 45 x 93 x 109mm DIN rail mount package. “This represents a significant advancement in network infrastructure for industrial environments,” claimed the company. “The two 1000Base-X fiber connectors can extend Gigabit Ethernet operating distances over fibre up to 160km.” The fan-less units come ...

Congatec has introduced COM Express Type 6 modules with Raptor Lake (13th generation) Intel Core processors, intended for rugged use over -40 to +85°C. “Equipped with soldered ram, the computer-on-modules provide compliance for shock and vibration resistant operation in harsh environments up to highest railway standards,” claimed the company. “Target applications are manned and unmanned rail and off-road vehicles for ...

Supporting the move from custom hardware to modular hardware in space, Alpha Data has launched an adaptable processors development kit “which comprises a fully radiation tolerant reference design in a deployable VPX format. The core board of the kit will also be available in a deployable spaceflight version”, it said. ADK-VA601 is a system-on-module for (SoM) capable of OBP (on-board ...