New Embedded Single Board Computers Include mPCIe Dual Expansion Slot

Sep 02, 2020

Press Release Summary:

Equipped with Intel® Apollo lake processor with Goldmount architecture and adopts 14 nm manufacturing process
Operating temperature is 0~60°C for N & J Series and -40~85°C for E Series
Designed for dealing with the rising demands on low cost, light weight and system performance

Original Press Release:

Avalue is Bringing 3.5-inch Embedded SBCs, ECM-APL, ECM-APL2-A & ECM-APL2-B, with IntelÂ® Apollo Lake Processor for Entry-Level Applications

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, Sep. 1st, 2020 – Avalue Technology Inc. (TAIEX: 3479-TW), a global industrial PC solution provider and an associate member of the Intel® Internet of Things Solutions Alliance, is bringing the new embedded single board computers, ECM-APL, ECM-APL2-A & ECM-APL2-B, which is equipped with the Intel® Apollo lake processor to the market. These new SBCs are designed for dealing with the rising demands on low cost, light weight and system performance and expect to offer users a new solution for entry applications.

As a member of the Intel® Atom family, Apollo Lake reserves certain characteristics and advantages from its predecessor, Braswell, ex: a small die SoC designed to slot in below the Core architecture chips. This series is aimed at the entry-level application market and enabling Intel-based solutions to better compete with non-traditional devices based around ARM SoCs. Different from the past Atom series processors, Apollo Lake adopts the new Goldmount architecture and 14 nm manufacturing process. Furthermore, this processor integrates a newer GPU design based on Intel’s Gen9 GPU (same as Skylake series) to offer modern GPU features and better multimedia performance. ECM-APL, ECM-APL2-A & ECM-APL2-B adopt Apollo Lake processor as the system core for entry-level applications, still offer fair system performance. Generally speaking, the processor performance is raised 30% higher than the Braswell platform. The processor TDP is 6~12W which is very helpful for energy-saving and to prevent possible problems caused by the overheated system.

Applications:

Factory automation, Control systems
Retail, Digital Signage, KIOSK
Industrial transportation

The main different between ECM-APL, ECM-APL2-A & ECM-APL2-B, please see the table of comparison as below:

Model Name ECM-APL ECM-APL2-A ECM-APL2-B
CPU Mounted TLS (Bottom Layer Soldered) 3LS (Bottom Layer Soldered) BLS (Bottom Layer Soldered)
CPU SKU Apollo Lake Processor 6~12W Apollo Lake Processor 6~12W Apollo Lake Processor 6~12W
Memory 1 x 204pin DDR3L, Max. U. to 8GB 1x 204pin DDR3L, Max. U to 8GB 1x 204pin DDR3L, Max. Up to 8GB
Expansion 1 x Full Size mPCIe   1 x Full Size mPCIe 1 x Full Size mPCIe
1 x M.2 Key-B (2242) 1 x Half Size mPCIe 1 x Half Size mPCIe
USB 4 x USB 3.1 Gen.1 (5Gbp/s) 4 x USB 3.1 Gen.1 (5Gbp/s) 4 x USB 3.1 Gen.1 (5Gbp/s)
1 x USB 2.0 2 x USB 2.0 2 x USB 2.0
COM 1 x RS232/422/485 2 x RS232/422/485   1 x RS232
5 x RS232 1 x RS232/422/485
GPIO 1 x 8-bit GPIO 1 x 8-bit GPIO 1 x 8-bit GPIO
Display 1 x 8-bit GPIO 1 x 8-bit GPIO 1 x 8-bit GPIO
Max. Resolution 3840x2160 @ 30Hz Max. Resolution 3840x2160 @ 30Hz Max. Resolution 3840x2160 @ 30Hz
1 x LVDS 1 x VGA 1 x LVDS
Max. Resolution 1920x10800 @ 30Hz   Max. Resolution 1920x10800 @ 30Hz   Max. Resolution 1920x10800 @ 30Hz
LAN 2 x Intel LAN Chipset (i211AT/i210IT) 2 x Intel LAN Chipset (i211AT/i210IT)   2 x Intel LAN Chipset (i211AT/i210IT)
TMP2.0 Factory Option Onboard Onboard
DC Input +12~ +26Vdc +12~ +26Vdc   +12~ +26Vdc
Temperature 0°C ~ 60°C(N & J Series) 0°C ~ 60°C(N & J Series)   0°C ~ 60°C(N & J Series)
-40°C ~ 85°C(E Series)   -40°C ~ 85°C(E Series) -40°C ~ 85°C(E Series)

Visit www.avalue.com.tw for more information on Avalue products, or contact sales@avalue.com.tw to talk to our sales team.

Avalue Technology (TAIEX: 3479-TW) is a professional industrial computer manufacturing company, who is dedicated to developing the x86 and RISC architecture products, including Industrial & Embedded Motherboard, Industrial Computer, Panel PC, System On Module, POS Terminal, Tablet, Software and various IOT ready products. Having expanded, Avalue offers its expertise on PCB/ Assembly/ BIOS version control and all types of after-sales services. An ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, ISO 14001:2015 and OHSAS 18001:2018 certified company; Avalue offers assurance to customers in every aspect of business. With headquarter located in Taiwan, Avalue has global subsidiaries, including offices in Shanghai, New Jersey, California and Tokyo. In addition, Avalue Technology operates an extensive distribution network to accommodate and serve customers all around the world.