Summary of PITX-APL – HIGH PERFORMANCE IN 2.5-INCH FORMAT
The Kontron pITX-APL is a 2.5-inch Pico-ITX embedded motherboard featuring the Intel Atom Apollo Lake processor. Designed for performance-intensive applications, it supports independent displays, wide temperature ranges, and offers an excellent performance-per-watt ratio. The board includes security features like TPM2.0, various expansion slots, and interfaces tailored for industrial automation and IoT deployments.
Parts used in the pITX-APL:
- Intel ATOM processor (Apollo Lake)
- TPM2.0 chip
- Kontron Approtect Security Solution
- mPCIe half size slot
- uSD/uSIM Card Combo
- SO-DIMM Sockets DDR3L-1866 Memory
- LVDS 24Bits dual channel interface
- Display Port 1.2 interface
- Mini PCIe extension slots
- Kontron embedded Feature Connector
- Lockable external DC supply connector
With the launch of the new embedded motherboard pITX-APL smallest 2.5” form factor, Kontron is extending its long-term available Pico-ITX portfolio to include a single Board Computer with the latest generation Intel® ATOM™ processor (formerly codenamed ‘Apollo Lake’). This ‘pico powerhouse’ has been specifically designed for performance-intensive applications and supports the extended temperature range of -40°C to +85°C (non Operating Mode) and -25°C to +75°C (Operating Mode) . With its outstanding graphics performance, the board operates with separate independent displays. Additionally, the Kontron pITX-APL boasts an excellent performance-per-watt ratio and optimized Thermal Design Power (TDP). The ATX-compatible motherboard offers an extensive ecosystem, so developers can design even the most demanding systems based on standard components.
Features:
- High performance CPU, graphics, and media performance supporting up to 3 independent displays
- TPM2.0 and optional Kontron Approtect Security Solution
- mPCIe half size, uSD/uSIM Card Combo
- SO-DIMM Sockets DDR3L-1866 Memory (up to 8GB)
- LVDS 24Bits dual channel and Display Port 1.2
The pITX-APL is part of the Security Solution Product Line; the motherboard is prepared for Application Protection, License Creation, Delivery, Management and Tracking, Implementation of license models as well as the assignment of privileges and access levels.
The Kontron pITX-APL excels with a wide selection of interfaces. In addition, customer-specific functions can be integrated via standard Mini PCIe extension slots as well as Kontron’s own embedded Feature Connector. Additional features such as microSD/ microSIM Card combo and lockable external DC supply connector support Industrial Automation applications which further simplifies and accelerates system designs. With its SIM card socket, the motherboard is also suitable for deployment in intelligent, distributed ‘Internet of Things’ for time-to-market applications.
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- What is the form factor of the new Kontron motherboard?
The pITX-APL is the smallest 2.5-inch form factor. - Which processor does the pITX-APL use?
It uses the latest generation Intel ATOM processor codenamed Apollo Lake. - Can this board support multiple independent displays?
Yes, it supports up to three independent displays with outstanding graphics performance. - What are the operating temperature ranges?
The operating mode range is -25°C to +75°C, while the non-operating mode is -40°C to +85°C. - How much memory can the system support?
It supports up to 8GB via SO-DIMM Sockets DDR3L-1866 Memory. - Does the motherboard include security features?
Yes, it includes TPM2.0 and an optional Kontron Approtect Security Solution. - Is the pITX-APL suitable for Internet of Things applications?
Yes, the SIM card socket makes it suitable for deployment in intelligent distributed Internet of Things. - What types of expansion slots are available?
It features mPCIe half size, Mini PCIe extension slots, and a Kontron embedded Feature Connector.
