German manufacturer Kontron has launched two twin hybrid-computing 8.9cm single board computers to help developers realise compact edge systems for smart manufacturing, healthcare, retail and city applications.

The 3.5″-SBC-RPL and 3.5″-SBC-RPH are driven by 13th-generation Intel Core U-Series processors based on hybrid-computing architecture consisting of performance and efficiency cores, which intelligently manage and optimise workloads by allocating resource-intensive tasks to performance cores and low-power tasks to efficiency cores.

This architecture is said to deliver better performance per watt, allowing developers to adopt smaller or thinner thermal methods to build more compact systems.

The boards differentiate themselves from each other by their rear video IO configurations. The 3.5″-SBC-RPL has two DisplayPort connectors while the 3.5″-SBC-RPH has one DisplayPort and one HDMI connector, facilitating multiple displays or offering flexibility across different display types. With integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, they deliver 8K and 4K visual details at 60fps.

They support up to 96 graphics execution units for parallel visual data processing for AI acceleration. Partial variants support time-sensitive networking via two 2.5Gbit Ethernet LAN ports and bring real-time responsiveness at less than one microsecond within the system and between systems over Ethernet.

They are equipped with a board-to-board connector and allow developers to stack a daughter board for additional IO ports or functions. They support configurable TDP from 12 to 28W, providing flexibility to design systems according to cooling techniques and use cases.

The boards are provided in commercial-grade and industrial-grade variants based on processors and operating temperatures. They support voltage from 9 to 36V DC to accommodate to unstable power supply, random power surge and various voltage requirements. A discrete TPM 2.0 chip is integrated, providing a securer hardware-based mechanism against cyber attacks.

For details, visit www.kontron.com/en/products/3.5–sbc-rpl/p182552 and www.kontron.com/en/products/3.5–sbc-rph/p187032.

Kontron (www.kontron.com) champions IoT and Industry 4.0 with secure hardware, software and services to speed market entry, reduce cost of ownership and offer longevity.