American Portwell Technology, Inc., a subsidiary of Portwell, Inc., a leader in Industrial PC (IPC) and embedded computing solutions, has launched the PCOM-B65A, the latest addition to its Computer-on-Module (COM) lineup. The module, conforming to the COM Express Basic size form factor (125 mm x 95 mm), integrates the latest Intel Core Ultra processors, aiming to meet escalating demands in edge AI computing applications.
Designed in response to the growing requirements for enhanced performance, advanced I/O interfaces, and expanded memory and storage capacities in diverse edge AI computing landscapes, the PCOM-B65A aligns with the COM Express Module Base Specification Rev 3.1. This configuration ensures a synthesis of cutting-edge CPU technology with high-speed input/output interfaces, promising unmatched flexibility in configuration and upgradability.
The Intel Core Ultra processor series, crafted on the Intel 4 process technology, utilizes Foveros 3D advanced packaging technology. This innovation amplifies performance within a smaller footprint, optimizing both cost and power efficiency. The processor boasts up to 16 cores (comprising Performance, Efficient, and low-power Efficient cores), 22 threads, an Intel Arc GPU featuring AI-based Xe Super Sampling (XeSS), and the newest Intel AI Boost NPU, making it a pinnacle of AI acceleration and dynamic visual processing.
The PCOM-B65A, equipped with these Intel Core Ultra processors, caters to diverse edge AI applications like medical devices, intelligent healthcare, industrial control, factory automation, and smart cities. It serves as a robust component for edge servers and high-performance embedded computers, facilitating a reduced physical footprint by supporting onboard PCIe NVMe SSD, addressing space constraints in edge computing environments.
With over 30 years of industry experience, Portwell offers comprehensive project support, including product design, technical expertise, production, certification processes, and early product roadmaps. The PCOM-B65A COM Express Type 6 Basic module ensures industrial-grade features, scalability, and an extended life cycle of 10+ years, solidifying its position as a reliable, high-performance computing module tailored to the evolving needs of AI-centric embedded computing solutions.
