Our technology partner Kontron, a leading global provider of embedded IoT solutions, presents the latest generation of its 3.5“ SBC product line – the 3.5“ SBC-RPL. This powerful single-board computer is based on the 13th generation of the Intel® Core™ U series (“Raptor Lake U”) and combines performance and energy efficiency. With its Intel® Iris® Xe graphics, real-time processing and AI acceleration, this SBC offers a compact, versatile solution for applications in areas such as intelligent manufacturing, healthcare, retail and smart cities.
Kontron 3.5″ SBC-RPL: Powerful hardware and processor architecture
The 3.5“ SBC-RPL is based on the innovative hybrid architecture of the 13th generation Intel® Core™ U processors, which intelligently combines performance and efficiency cores. In this way, power-demanding tasks can be distributed to the performance cores and less intensive processes to the efficiency cores, enabling optimum performance per watt. The compact construction and efficient design allow it to be used in smaller systems where space is at a premium.
Thanks to the high-quality embedded components, the 3.5“ SBC-RPL is suitable for 24/7 operation and long-life applications, making it ideal for long-life applications. It complies with important international standards and is CE, FCC, ICES, UKCA and UR (UL Recognised) certified.
Kontron 3.5” SBC-RPL: Extended functions for data transfer and connectivity
The 3.5“ SBC-RPL was developed for high data transfer rates and flexible connectivity. It has two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots with up to 5200 MHz, two 2.5 GbE LAN Intel® i226 controllers and four USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports with a transfer rate of up to 10 Gbps. Variations of the board that support Intel® Time Coordinated Computing (TCC) and IEEE 802.1 Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) enable precise and low-latency real-time communication – an important feature for AI applications that require real-time data processing.
With three M.2 slots for SSD, WLAN and Bluetooth as well as a special board-to-board connector for the 3.5“ eIO expansion boards, this SBC can be easily adapted to different requirements and areas of application. These expansion options enable developers to seamlessly integrate additional functions such as additional I/O ports or additional LAN connections, thus reducing development time and costs.
Kontron 3.5" SBC-RPL: Applications for industrial and commercial areas
The 3.5″ SBC-RPL is designed for demanding environments and is ideal for applications working under difficult operating conditions. It can be operated with an input voltage of 9 V to 36 V, which makes it suitable for use in environments with fluctuating voltage conditions. The integration of a TPM 2.0 security chip ensures comprehensive data protection and system integrity, which is particularly advantageous for applications in the healthcare sector and in critical infrastructures.
The 3.5” SBC-RPL is available in seven different variations, designed for both industrial temperature ranges (-40 °C to 85 °C) and the standard temperature range (0 °C to 60 °C). The choice of Intel® Core™ i7, i5, i3 and U300E processors offers additional flexibility for specific application requirements and enables the 3.5″ SBC-RPL to establish itself as a robust, future-proof platform in a wide range of application fields.
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As one of Kontron’s most successful sales partners throughout Europe for many years, the first samples of 3.5”-SBC-RPL are expected to be available from January 2025. Our experienced and reliable Key Account Managers and Solution Architects are at your disposal for further information and will support you with your individual solution. Please do not hesitate to contact us now!
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Source: Kontron
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