Summary of 11TH GEN INTEL® CORE™ BASED 8K DIGITAL SIGNAGE PLAYER WITH FOUR HDMI OUTPUTS
IBASE’s SI-654-N is a compact, fanless digital signage player powered by 11th Gen Intel Core U-series (Tiger Lake) processors with Iris Xe graphics, supporting up to 1x 8K or 4x 4K displays via four HDMI 2.0 ports. Designed for 24/7 industrial use in video walls and public spaces, it includes HDMI-CEC, display monitoring, hardware EDID emulation, iSMART energy-saving features, TPM 2.0, vPro, watchdog timer, and expansion via M.2 slots for LTE and WiFi. It supports up to 64 GB DDR4 and offers robust, low-temperature boot and power scheduling controls.
Parts used in the SI-654-N:
- 11th Gen Intel Core U-series processor (example: Intel Core i7-8665UE)
- Iris Xe GPU (Intel 12-Gen graphics, 96 EUs)
- DDR4 SO-DIMM slots (2x DDR4-3200, dual channel, up to 64GB)
- M.2 B-Key (3042) slot for 4G LTE
- M.2 E-Key (2230) slot for WiFi or capture card
- 4x HDMI 2.0 ports with independent audio output
- Hardware EDID emulation module
- HDMI-CEC control support
- TPM 2.0 module
- vPro support
- Watchdog timer
- Fanless industrial-grade chassis (compact design, 200 x 139 x 41 mm)
IBASE Technology Inc., a leading provider industrial computing and innovative digital signage solutions, launches its SI-654-N fanless digital signage player powered by Intel’s latest 11th Gen Core™ U-Series processors (formerly Tiger Lake) manufactured with Intel’s 10nm SuperFin transistor that achieves up to 17.5% performance uplift and significantly higher clock speeds at lower power compared to the original 10nm.

The SI-654-N is currently offered with an Intel® Core™ i7-8665UE processor (8M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz) integrating the high-performance Iris Xe GPU, Intel’s 12-Gen graphics with 96EUs. Measuring 200 x 139 x 41 mm, the compact SI-654-N can be easily installed in space-constraint environments. It houses four HDMI 2.0 connections to deliver up to 1x 8K display or 4x 4K displays, performing a vivid 8K resolution and ensuring a truly immersive audience’s viewing experience.
Mainly designed for digital signage in busy places where there is a constant demand for practical information, the SI-654-N features HDMI-CEC control, display status monitoring, flexible video wall configurations and hardware EDID emulation that prevents distorted or black screen due to display and cable connection issue.
The new industrial-grade SI-654-N is perfectly suited for video wall solutions in airports, shopping malls and other commercial premises that require reliable 24/7 operation,
said Archer Chien, director of solution product planning at IBASE.
With our advanced iSMART and Observer technologies, the SI-654-N is equipped with low temperature boot protection, power resume control, power on/off scheduling, and hardware monitoring to enable continuous and stable operation.
SI-654-N FEATURES:
- iSMART intelligent energy-saving technology – enables power on/off scheduling and power resume functions
- 11th Gen Intel® Core™ U-series processor (Tiger Lake platform)
- 4x HDMI 2.0 with independent audio output
- Built-in hardware EDID emulation function
- HDMI-CEC and display monitoring functions
- 2x DDR4 DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM, dual channel, Max. 64GB
- 1x M.2 B-Key (3042) for 4G LTE
- 1x M.2 E-key (2230) for WiFi or capture card option
- TPM 2.0, vPro and watchdog timer
- Industrial-grade robust, fanless and compact design
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- What processor does the SI-654-N use?
The SI-654-N uses 11th Gen Intel Core U-series processors; the model is offered with an Intel Core i7-8665UE. - How many displays can the SI-654-N drive and at what resolutions?
It can drive up to 1x 8K display or 4x 4K displays via four HDMI 2.0 outputs. - Does the SI-654-N support hardware EDID emulation?
Yes, it has built-in hardware EDID emulation to prevent distorted or black screens. - Is the SI-654-N suitable for 24/7 operation?
Yes, it is industrial-grade and designed for reliable 24/7 operation in locations like airports and shopping malls. - What expansion options are available on the SI-654-N?
It offers an M.2 B-Key (3042) for 4G LTE and an M.2 E-key (2230) for WiFi or a capture card. - What memory does the SI-654-N support?
It supports 2x DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM in dual channel, up to 64 GB. - What energy-saving or management features are included?
It includes iSMART technology with power on/off scheduling, power resume functions, low temperature boot protection, and hardware monitoring. - Does the SI-654-N support remote display control and monitoring?
Yes, it supports HDMI-CEC control and display status monitoring.