Summary of KONTRON 3.5 INCH SINGLE BOARD COMPUTER 3.5”-SBC-WLU WITH LATEST INTEL® PROCESSOR TECHNOLOGY FOR DEMANDING IOT APPLICATIONS
Kontron’s updated 3.5″ single board computer uses 8th Gen Intel Core U-series or Celeron processors and Intel CNVi to enable much faster WLAN, triple display support, and low-power fanless operation. It adds NVMe, DDR4, M.2 expansion (Key E/B/M), SATA III, USB 3.1, dual GbE, multiple USB and serial ports, and 8-bit DIO, targeting graphics-heavy IoT applications in retail, banking, hospitality, education, and industrial automation.
Parts used in the Kontron 3.5"-SBC-WLU:
- 8th Gen Intel Core U-series or Celeron processor
- Intel Integrated Connectivity CNVi (via M.2 Key E)
- M.2 Key E slot (for Intel Wireless Access Point)
- M.2 Key B slot (for WWAN or SSD)
- M.2 Key M slot (for NVMe SSD)
- Two DDR4 SO-DIMM memory sockets (up to 64 GB)
- NVMe SSD support
- SATA III (SATA 3.0) socket
- Two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
- Four USB 3.1 ports (front panel)
- Four USB 2.0 headers
- Two RS232/422/485 ports
- 8-bit DIO
- Realtek ALC662 audio codec (2 speaker out, line-in, line-out, mic-in via headers)
Higher WLAN speed thanks to Intel® Integrated Connectivity (CNVi) – available with 8th Gen. Intel® Core™ U-series or Celeron® processors
Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), introduces its 3.5″ SBC with the latest processor technology from Intel®. Due to the Triple Display Support and the support of numerous new interfaces, the updated embedded board is ideally suited for applications that place high demands on graphics and require fast WLAN. In addition, the low power consumption enables fanless designs. This opens up new options for IoT applications such as retail, banking, hospitality, education, industrial control and automation.
The new version provides up to 12 times higher WLAN speed than conventional devices, depending on the model, thanks to the Intel® Wireless Access Point, which is integrated in the M.2 Key E slot via the new Intel® CNVi interface. Further M.2 slots can be used to extend SSD memory via Key B and Key M, or to extend WWAN (via Key B, i.e. 3G, 4G or future 5G). Furthermore, the upgraded 3.5-inch board offers interfaces of the latest generation for fast data transfer between storage and mass storage as well as peripheral devices, which include NVMe SSD, DDR4, USB 3.1 and SATA III.
In addition to increased graphics performance, the board supports numerous interfaces, including two fast DDR4 SO-DIMM memory sockets for up to 64 GBytes, a high-speed SATA 3.0 socket and M.2 expansion slots. It offers advanced connectivity through two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, four USB 3.1 (front panel), four USB 2.0 (via headers), two RS232/422/485 for USB and Serial Device Connection, as well as 8-bit DIO for device and signal control. The Realtek ALC662 audio codec offers audio via 2 speaker out as well as one line-in, line-out and mic-in via headers.
- What processors are supported by the new 3.5 inch SBC?
The board supports 8th Gen Intel Core U-series or Celeron processors. - How does the SBC achieve higher WLAN speed?
Higher WLAN speed is achieved via the Intel Wireless Access Point integrated in the M.2 Key E slot using Intel CNVi. - Can the board support NVMe storage?
Yes, the board offers NVMe SSD support via M.2 Key M. - How much memory can the SBC handle?
It supports two DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets for up to 64 GBytes of memory. - Does the board provide multiple Ethernet ports?
Yes, it provides two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. - What USB connectivity is available?
There are four USB 3.1 ports on the front panel and four USB 2.0 via headers. - Is WWAN expandable on the SBC?
Yes, WWAN can be added via the M.2 Key B slot for 3G, 4G, or future 5G. - What serial interfaces are available for device connection?
The board includes two RS232/422/485 ports for USB and serial device connection. - Does the SBC support audio I/O?
Yes, it uses a Realtek ALC662 codec offering 2 speaker out and line-in, line-out, and mic-in via headers. - Is the board suitable for fanless designs?
Yes, its low power consumption enables fanless designs.
