AAEON Brings Intel Atom x7000E Series to the 4" EPIC Board Range With the EPIC-ADN9

[btarunr]

AAEON, a global leader in embedded computing, has introduced the EPIC-ADN9, featuring the newest iteration of Intel technology on its 4.53" x 6.50" (115mm x 165mm) EPIC series of single-board computers. Offering a range of embedded CPUs, including the Intel Core i3-N305, Intel Atom x7425E, Intel Processor N50, and Intel Processor N97, the EPIC-ADN9 strikes a balance between efficiency and performance. This selection of processors also provides support for Intel UHD Graphics, enhancing the improved display interface configuration integrated by AAEON into the board. This configuration includes HDMI 1.4, DP 1.2, VGA, and 24/48-bit Dual-Channel LVDS.

Complementing the EPIC-ADN9's display capabilities are up to four RJ-45 ports for Intel I226-V Ethernet running at 2.5 GbE, depending on the model. AAEON designed the board to be passively cooled, while also incorporating multiple options for image acquisition and high-resolution display. This design approach aligns with AAEON's focus on applications such as entry-level gateway devices and digital signage.



Similar to previous generations of the EPIC board, the EPIC-ADN9 contains a wide 9 V ~ 24 V power input range, rendering it suitable for industrial deployment. Notably, the board hosts two physical serial ports for RS-232/422/485, in addition to four internal pin headers that support RS-232.

Coupled with its 16-bit GPIO and flexible storage options such as SATA III, full-size mPCIe, mSATA, and M.2 2242 B-Key slots, the EPIC-ADN9 demonstrates considerable potential in the realms of smart manufacturing and industrial automation, while retaining power-efficient operation.

The EPIC-ADN9 is now in mass production. For more information about the EPIC-ADN9, please visit its product page.

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[randomUser]

While 2 x SATA + M.2 B key seem impressive, i doubt this cheaply made board will cost less than 1000eur
And then it says, Intel® Core™ i3-N305, DDR4 16GB, 1.87 A+24V (Typical)

I'm not sure what workload is meant by "typical", but 45W typical usage seem to be super high and doesn't make sense. You would need a really good cooling for this board to not overheat.
Also weird they do not give information on what is the power consumption of the other cpu options as if nobody cares.

 

[Mr. Perfect]

45 watts must be the total system power, the individual CPU TDPs are listed higher.

Intel Atom® x7000E Series/Intel® Processor N Series/Intel® Core™ i3-N305 Processors:
Intel® Core™ i3-N305 (8C/8T, up to 3.8 GHz, TDP 15W)
Intel Atom® x7425E (4C/4T, up to 3.4 GHz, TDP 12W)
Intel® Processor N97 (4C/4T, up to 3.6 GHz, TDP 12W)
Intel® Processor N50 (2C/2T, up to 3.4 GHz, TDP 6W)

Four 2.5GBe NICs and a modern core could make this an interesting choice for pfSense, depending on the price.