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PICO-WHU4: COMPACT BOARD BUILT FOR THE EDGE

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AAEON introduces the PICO-WHU4, a compact embedded AI board based on the PICO-ITX form factor. Powered by 8th Gen Intel® Core™ or Celeron® processors (Whiskey Lake), it supports up to 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and operates between 0°C and 60°C. The board features extensive I/O, including dual Ethernet, dual HDMI, four USB 3.2 ports, and serial headers. It offers expansion via M.2 for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and mSATA/mPCIe for AI accelerators like the AI Core X. A turn-key variant, the PICO-WHU4-SEMI, is also available with a dedicated chassis.

Parts used in the PICO-WHU4:

  • 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 Processors
  • Celeron® Processors
  • DDR4 RAM (up to 16 GB)
  • Two Ethernet ports
  • Two HDMI ports
  • Four USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
  • Two COM headers
  • M.2 slot
  • mSATA/mPCIe slot
  • PICO-WHU4-SEMI compact chassis

AAEON, an industry leader in embedded AI Edge solutions, announces the PICO-WHU4, the latest compact board designed for embedded artificial intelligence, and edge computing. Built on the PICO-ITX form factor and powered by 8th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors, the PICO-WHU4 is a powerful and compact solution for a wide range of applications.

The PICO-WHU4 is built to offer high performance computing in a compact size. It features the 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 and Celeron® processors (formerly Whiskey Lake) combined with support for up to 16 GB of DDR4 RAM. This setup provides an impressive level of computing performance on the compact PICO-ITX form factor, allowing the PICO-WHU4 to power many AI and edge computing applications. With a wide operating temperature range from 0°C to 60°C, the PICO-WHU4 is a tough and reliable system for any working condition.

Built to meet the ever-growing demands for embedded AI and Edge Computing, the PICO-WHU4 offers an I/O configuration designed to integrate with almost any embedded application. The PICO-WHU4 features two Ethernet ports, two HDMI ports, and four USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. The board also features two COM headers, supporting RS-232/422/485 serial port operation.

The PICO-WHU4 is also easy to expand, with an M.2 slot providing support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and a mSATA/mPCIe slot which can support expansions such as the AI Core X with Intel® Movidius® Myriad™ X. Manufacturer Support from AAEON can also custom configure the PICO-WHU4 to suit customer projects, helping to reduce development time and time-to-market.

The PICO-WHU4 is also available as a turn-key solution, the PICO-WHU4-SEMI compact embedded system. With a compact chassis, the PICO-WHU4-SEMI is built to provide customers a complete system solution which is easy to setup and deploy.

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Quick Solutions to Questions related to PICO-WHU4:

  • What processor powers the PICO-WHU4?
    The board is powered by 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 and Celeron® processors.
  • How much RAM does the PICO-WHU4 support?
    The system supports up to 16 GB of DDR4 RAM.
  • What is the operating temperature range of the PICO-WHU4?
    The device operates within a wide temperature range from 0°C to 60°C.
  • Does the PICO-WHU4 have multiple video outputs?
    Yes, the board features two HDMI ports.
  • Can the PICO-WHU4 connect to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?
    Yes, an M.2 slot provides support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
  • What expansion options are available for AI processing?
    An mSATA/mPCIe slot can support expansions such as the AI Core X with Intel® Movidius® Myriad™ X.
  • Is there a complete turn-key solution available?
    Yes, the PICO-WHU4-SEMI is available as a compact embedded system with a chassis.
  • How many USB ports does the PICO-WHU4 include?
    The board includes four USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports.

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