3.5-Inch SBC for Industrial Edge Systems
IBASE Technology Inc. introduces a compact single board computer designed to support data-intensive industrial edge computing workloads in automation, transportation, and connected infrastructure.
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IBASE Technology Inc. has released a 3.5-inch single board computer (SBC) aimed at industrial edge computing environments that require high processing density, extended temperature tolerance, and flexible I/O integration within a compact form factor.
Addressing Industrial Edge Computing Constraints
Industrial edge deployments increasingly combine real-time control, local analytics, and networked data exchange, often in space-limited enclosures. The new SBC targets these constraints by integrating 13th-generation Intel processors on a 3.5-inch board format, enabling higher compute capability per square centimeter compared with traditional Mini-ITX or stackable systems.
The board is positioned for use in factory automation, transportation systems, smart infrastructure, and outdoor installations, where local processing reduces latency and dependence on centralized computing resources within a distributed digital supply chain.
Processor, Memory, and Reliability Mechanisms
The platform is based on a mobile 13th-generation Intel Core i7-1370PRE processor variant specified for wide-temperature operation. The processor is paired with DDR5 memory support up to 32 GB using In-Band ECC (IBECC), a mechanism that detects and corrects single-bit memory errors without the overhead of traditional ECC DIMMs.
This approach addresses reliability requirements in industrial environments where vibration, temperature variation, and electrical noise can affect data integrity.
Connectivity and Expansion Architecture
For network integration, the board incorporates dual 2.5 GbE Ethernet interfaces based on Intel I226IT controllers, supporting higher throughput for machine vision data, industrial gateways, and edge-to-cloud synchronization within an automotive data ecosystem or similar multi-node environments.
Expansion is provided through three M.2 slots, enabling concurrent installation of NVMe storage, wireless communication modules, and cellular connectivity. This configuration allows system designers to tailor the same base hardware to different deployment scenarios without redesigning the carrier system.
I/O Integration and Display Support
The SBC includes multiple display outputs—DisplayPort++, LVDS, and embedded DisplayPort—allowing direct connection to industrial HMIs, panel PCs, or digital signage without external adapters. Additional interfaces include USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 ports, serial COM ports, SATA III storage, and configurable digital I/O, supporting integration with legacy industrial equipment and sensors.
Environmental Operating Envelope
To support deployment outside controlled IT environments, the board is specified for operation from –40 °C to +75 °C and accepts a wide +12 V to +24 V DC input range. Integrated features such as a watchdog timer and firmware TPM are intended to support system monitoring, recovery, and platform security in unattended installations.
Positioning Within Embedded Computing Platforms
Rather than introducing a new computing category, the SBC reflects incremental integration of higher-performance processors, faster memory, and higher-bandwidth networking into an established 3.5-inch industrial form factor. Its technical relevance lies in enabling more compute-intensive workloads at the edge without increasing enclosure size or system complexity, aligning with current trends in industrial edge computing architectures.
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