Advantech: 3.5” Embedded SBC with flexible expansions

Advantech announce the release of MIO-5251. Utilizing Intel's latest quad core Celeron J1900 2.0GHz processor, with even the same CPU performance as 3rd generation Core i3, MIO-5251 is positioned best choice between previous generation Atom and Core i platforms. More than a standard SBC, Advantech MIO-5251 in a 3.5” MI/O Extension (146 x 102 mm) form factor offers wide temperature operation from -40 to 85 °C in fanless design, flexible display interface combinations(HDMI/DP, LVDS, VGA, eDP), rich serial interfaces of up to 2 x RS-232 and 2 x RS-232/422/485, with two full-size mini PCIe slots, and a MIOe expansion slot for flexible deployment that helps you reach vertical market faster.

Intel quad core Celeron J1900 CPU's performance is even the same as the 3rd generation core i i3-3217UE. MIO-5251 uses a very low profile fanless heatsink that the total height including heatsink is 27.4mm only. Additionally, Advantech offers a heat spreader solution (2mm thinner than a regular heatsink) that contributes more compact chassis designs with better thermal dissipation. To meet different power input type requirements, MIO-5251 support a 2x2 pin ATX power connector or DC/Jack as rear I/O. If 12-24V or 9-36V wide range power input is needed, Advantech's MIOe-PWR1/ MIOe-PWR2 power module with 2-pin Phoenix power connector can be optionally ordered.

MIO-5251's graphic performance is around 6~9 times than the previous generation of Atom with more complete graphic driver support on Win7. Advantech MIO-5251 has the most display combinations within a 3.5” small form factor: VGA, HDMI and dual channel 24-bit LVDS. Furthermore, dual channel LVDS can be switched to optional eDP that allows it to convert to DP via a cable. HDMI shares the same connector with DP to provide additional flexible rear I/O LCD panel choices. And if even these are not enough, the MIOe expansion slot can provide a 2nd LVDS/DP via Advantech's MIOe-230 display module.

MIO-5251 adds two full-size Mini PCIe slots, one with PCIe and USB interfaces plus a SIM holder, and another with SATA and USB interfaces. They can be used to expand more I/O connectivity like 2-ch CANBus, parallel LPT, 1 or 2-port high speed serial, TTL, GbE, 2-ch SATA III, and 2-port USB 3.0 by miniPCIe modules. Also wireless WiFi, Bluetooth, and cellular connection and GPS Mini PCIe module expansion possibilities.