Summary of PITX-APL – HIGH PERFORMANCE IN 2.5-INCH FORMAT
The Kontron pITX-APL is a 2.5-inch embedded motherboard featuring an Intel Atom Apollo Lake processor, designed for performance-intensive industrial applications. It supports extended temperature ranges, up to three independent displays, and offers robust security with TPM2.0 and Approtect solutions. The board provides DDR3L memory, various connectivity options like mPCIe and DisplayPort, and ensures long-term availability for OEMs managing large field deployments.
Parts used in the pITX-APL:
- Intel ATOM processor (Apollo Lake)
- SO-DIMM Sockets DDR3L-1866 Memory
- mPCIe half size slot
- uSD/uSIM Card Combo
- Lockable external DC supply connector
- Mini PCIe extension slots
- Kontron embedded Feature Connector
- SIM card socket
With the launch of the new embedded motherboard pITX-APL smallest 2.5” form factor, Kontron is extending its long-term available Pico-ITX portfolio to include a single Board Computer with the latest generation Intel® ATOM™ processor (formerly codenamed ‘Apollo Lake’). This ‘pico powerhouse’ has been specifically designed for performance-intensive applications and supports the extended temperature range of -40°C to +85°C (non Operating Mode) and -25°C to +75°C (Operating Mode) . With its outstanding graphics performance, the board operates with separate independent displays. Additionally, the Kontron pITX-APL boasts an excellent performance-per-watt ratio and optimized Thermal Design Power (TDP). The ATX-compatible motherboard offers an extensive ecosystem, so developers can design even the most demanding systems based on standard components.
Features:
- High performance CPU, graphics, and media performance supporting up to 3 independent displays
- TPM2.0 and optional Kontron Approtect Security Solution
- mPCIe half size, uSD/uSIM Card Combo
- SO-DIMM Sockets DDR3L-1866 Memory (up to 8GB)
- LVDS 24Bits dual channel and Display Port 1.2
The pITX-APL is part of the Security Solution Product Line; the motherboard is prepared for Application Protection, License Creation, Delivery, Management and Tracking, Implementation of license models as well as the assignment of privileges and access levels.
The Kontron pITX-APL excels with a wide selection of interfaces. In addition, customer-specific functions can be integrated via standard Mini PCIe extension slots as well as Kontron’s own embedded Feature Connector. Additional features such as microSD/ microSIM Card combo and lockable external DC supply connector support Industrial Automation applications which further simplifies and accelerates system designs. With its SIM card socket, the motherboard is also suitable for deployment in intelligent, distributed ‘Internet of Things’ for time-to-market applications.
Long-term availability of these boards ensures that OEMs can obtain the same boards for additional or replacement systems, thus, being able to efficiently manage large field deployments.
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- What is the operating temperature range of the pITX-APL?
The board supports -25°C to +75°C in Operating Mode and -40°C to +85°C in non Operating Mode. - How many independent displays does the board support?
The board operates with separate independent displays supporting up to 3. - Does the pITX-APL include security features?
Yes, it includes TPM2.0 and an optional Kontron Approtect Security Solution. - What type of memory does the motherboard use?
It uses SO-DIMM Sockets for DDR3L-1866 Memory with a capacity of up to 8GB. - Can customers integrate specific functions into the system?
Yes, customer-specific functions can be integrated via standard Mini PCIe extension slots and Kontron’s embedded Feature Connector. - Is this motherboard suitable for Internet of Things applications?
Yes, with its SIM card socket, it is suitable for deployment in intelligent, distributed Internet of Things applications. - Why is long-term availability important for these boards?
Long-term availability ensures OEMs can obtain the same boards for additional or replacement systems to efficiently manage large field deployments. - What video interfaces are available on the pITX-APL?
The board features LVDS 24Bits dual channel and Display Port 1.2.
