Advantech (2395.TW), a leading global provider of IoT systems and embedded platforms, is pleased to announce the latest 3.5” SBC MIO-5373 based on the low power 8th Gen. Intel Core SoC. Featuring compact 146 x 102 mm dimensions, the MIO-5373 design not only offers impressive I/O functionality but also provides domain-focused features like CANBus and wide-range power input. It is ideally suited for use in application fields like medical equipment, automation control systems, outdoor kiosks, and areas requiring small dimensions and Intel Core-level computing power.
Quad-Core Performance and High Speed NVMe x4
The new 8th Gen. Intel Core low-power SoC (codename: Whiskey Lake-U) is the first generation to double the computing cores from dual to quad. This new generation provides up to 40% Multi-threaded computing performance over previous generation processors at a TDP of just 15 Watt. Featuring a built-in Gen9LP graphics engine, MIO-5373 supports three simultaneous displays through LVDS/eDP, HDMI, and DisplayPort interfaces up to 4K resolution, as well as H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC, MPEG2 hardware decode/encode. The MIO-5373 supports Dual channel DDR4 memory up to 32GB(64GB*) and the M.2 M-Key 2280 for NVMe supports high-speed PCIe x4 SSDs, providing extremely high memory and mass storage data rates. Enhancing overall system performance—rather than just that of the core processor—makes the MIO-5373 very well-suited for image processing in medical applications or heavy loading content kiosk displays.
*64GB DDR4 memory supported with selected SO-DIMM modules.
Domain-Focused I/O and Flexible Expansion
MIO-5373’s built-in iManager 3.0 is based on Advantech’s EIO-201 embedded board management controller, which integrates power sequence control for higher reliability and generic functions including GPIO, hardware monitoring, smart fan control and watchdog timer. It also has domain-focused features like high-speed RS-232/422/485 up to 1Mbps, I2C (100kb/400kb/1Mb) and CANBus. iManager provides I/O functionality in company with drivers and software APIs on both the Windows and Linux operating systems to make it easier for software development. MIO-5373 provides adequate expansion for a variety of function cards, including M.2 E-Key for WiFi+BT or AI acceleration card, M.2 B-Key for 3G/LTE modules or SATA SSD’s (optional with M-key for high-speed NVMe/PCIex4 SSD’s) What’s more, Advantech’s MIOe Extension interface provides 4x PCIe x1/USB/LPC/SMBus slots for vertically-focused or customized expansion. The MIOe-260 I/O module provides additional 2x GbE, 8x UART, 4x USB, 2x isolated CANBus, 1x miniPCIe socket and 1x M.2 B-key socket. Together with MIO-5373 and MIOe-260, it enables factory automation processes for AGV, CNC machines, or medical equipment I/O requirements.
Wide-Ranging Power Inputs and an Extended Operating Temperature Range
MIO-5373 comes with a 12-24VDC wide-range power input that easily connects to factory power rails or outdoor equipment with HVAC systems inside. To deal with extreme outdoor temperature conditions, MIO-5373 variants are available supporting operation from -40°C to 85°C. The advanced thermal solution leverages four symmetrical heatsink screw holes around the CPU to dramatically lower thermal resistance between CPU and heatsink and help heat quickly dissipate into air. MIO-5373 effectively solves temperature and thermal issues that often confront outdoor kiosks, railways, and crucial factory environments.
WISE-PaaS/DeviceOn: Value-Added Software and Cloud-Based Manageability
MIO-5373 provides ready-to-use Windows 10 and Ubuntu images in company with iManager software API and SUSI utility. Advantech’s WISE-PaaS/DeviceOn—IoT device operations and management software—makes it easy to integrate, visualize, operate, and manage industrial IoT devices through public or private clouds. With DeviceOn’s easy-to-use interface, users can monitor device health, enjoy real-time control over power on/off, troubleshoot, and perform updates over-the-air (OTA), on-site and remotely.
Product Features and Specifications:
- 8th Gen. Intel® Core i7-8665UE/i5-8365UE/i3-8145UE
- Dual channel DDR4-2400MT/s with up to 32GB and 32GB eMMC onboard
- Triple simultaneous displays with 48-bit LVDS/eDP+HDMI+DP, up to 4K resolution
- Dual GbE, 4x USB3.0, 2x RS-232/422/485, CANBus, 12-24VDC input
- 2 E-key 2230 for WiFi+BT, M.2 B-key 2280 for SATA SSD’s or 3G/LTE (optional M.2 M-Key 2280 for NVMe PCIe x4 SSD’s)
- MIOe extension interfaces with 4x PCIe x1 (configurable as 2×2/1×4), DDI, USB, LPC, SMBus
- Supports iManager software APIs for Windows 10 and Linux
- Supports WISE-PaaS/DeviceOn
About Embedded-IoT Group
As a leader in the embedded market, Advantech Embedded-IoT group not only delivers a wide range of embedded design-in services but also develops a series of integrated IoT solutions and services to minimize uncertainty and risk for customers approaching the IoT market. Advantech Integrated IoT Solutions include everything from sensor nodes, to gateways, to WISE-PaaS IoT software and much more.
About Advantech
Advantech’s corporate vision is to enable an intelligent planet. The company is a global leader in the fields of IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms. To embrace the trends of IoT, big data, and artificial intelligence, Advantech promotes IoT hardware and software solutions with the Edge Intelligence WISE-PaaS core to assist business partners and clients in connecting their industrial chains. Advantech is also working with business partners to co-create business ecosystems that accelerate the goal of industrial intelligence. (www.advantech.eu)
