Avalue Announces Embedded Products with 6th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor, including ECM-SKLU, EPC-SKLU, and APC-2132

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, January 11^th, 2017 – Avalue Technology Inc. (TAIEX: 3479-TW), global embedded solution provider, an associate member of Intel® Internet of Things Solutions Alliance. Avalue announces embedded products powered by 6th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor, including ECM-SKLU, EPC-SKLU, and APC-2132. The 6th generation Intel processor offers lower power consumption and better system performance than the last generation. The TDP is only 15 watts and 26-37 watts while the computer is running on full power: this new platform delivers 80% (max.) lower CPU power consumption with 26% CPU performance improved! Furthermore, the latest Intel® HD Graphics 520 graphic engine supports DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.4, and OpenCL 2.0 APIs. The multimedia performance is outstanding and could bring users great visual experience.

ECM-SKLU, embedded 3.5-inch Micro Module, is powered by 6th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors based on the Mobile U-Processor for IoT Solutions. ECM-SKLU offers a dramatically higher CPU with improved graphics performance, a broad range of and new advanced features that boost edge-to-cloud Internet of Things (IoT) designs in a wide variety of markets. These processors run at 15W thermal design power (TDP) and are ideal for small, energy-efficient, form-factor designs, including digital signage, point-of-sale terminals, and medical tablets. ECM-SKLU supports one 260-pin DDR4 SODIMM up to 16GB 2133 SDRAM. The rich I/O deployment includes 1 SATA III, 4 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0, 6 COM, 1x Mini-PCIe, 1 x M.2. Focus on factory automation, control systems, Retail, Digital Signage, Panel PC and industrial transportation applications.

ECM-SKLU main features:

Onboard 6th Gen Intel®Core ™ i7/i5/i3 BGA Processor
One 260-pin DDR4 SODIMM Socket, Supports Up to 16GB DDR4 2133 SDRAM (only support non-ECC)
Triple Display, Dual-channel 18/24-bit LVDS, Dual HDMI
1 SATA III, 1 Mini PCIe, 1 M.2 ,4 USB 3.0 (compatible with USB 2.0), 2 USB 2.0, 6 COM, 8-bit GPIO
HD Audio, Dual Gigabit Ethernet
TPM 2.0/1.2 (Both optional)

EPC-SKLU, Tiny fanless system, is equipped with the 6th Generation Intel® Processor Core i7/i5/i3 and Celeron® Processor 3955U processor with just 15W TDP. The EPC-SKLU fanless embedded PC has up to 16GB of high-performance onboard DDR4 RAM to enable accelerated computing. Extensive I/O support including 2x COM, 4x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 as well as SATA and internal 1x mini-PCIe makes a flexible IoT-ready solution, and 4K-capable dual-display support including HDMI, is provided. Options include SATA HDD or SSD or full size mSATA solid-state or M.2 storage. VESA mounting and DIN rail kits are available. EPC-SKLU with a tiny fanless design is ideal for space-limited industrial applications, such as barcode reader, thermal printer, cash drawer, etc.

EPC-SKLU main features:

6th Generation Intel® Core™/ Celeron® Processor
One 260-pin SODIMM Socket Up to 16GB DDR4 2133MHz SDRAM (only support non-ECC)
Rich I/O, 1 SATA III, 1 Mini PCIe, 1 M.2, 2 COM, 2 USB 2.0, 4 USB 3.0
Fanless Operating from -10 °C~ 50°C
Wide Range DC Power Input from 12V ~ 26V
Compact Size, 177mm x 123mm x 50mm
Optional VESA. DIN Rail Kit
TPM 2.0/1.2 (Factory Option)

APC-2132, Ultra-light Multi-Touch Fanless Panel PC, is powered by 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Celeron Processor. The APC-2132 supports 1x SO-DIMM with up to 16GB of high-performance DDR4 2133Mhz and 1 port SATA 3 interface for 2.5” SSD/HDD as storage, besides, mini PCIe slot support mSATA as the 2nd storage device or Module with PCIe signal like WIFI/BT etc. APC-2132 is designed with highly flexible, compatible with multiple OS platforms, including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Ubuntu 14.04, Kernel version 4.4/ Fedora 24 and Kernel version4.5. With Full Flat 10 points PCAP Multi-Touch design, APC-2132 is suitable for various markets application, such as Conference System, Public Internet Access, KIOSK, Interactive Signage Healthcare and Retail.

APC-2132 main features:

Onboard Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Celeron BGA Processor
10 points PCAP multi-touch support
4 USB3.0, 2 COM, 2 GLAN
Infineon TPM2.0
HDMI, 2 USB2.0, Line Out, Mic in, half size Mini PCIe by IET board
Front IP65, Fanless System & VESA Compliance
Wide Voltage +12V ~ +26V Input, ErP Power
Multi-function front OSD touch key
Optional NFC/ LED reading light bar/ Smart battery
Optional WIFI/BT module
Optional Expansion I/O port by IET module

For more information, please visit our website at www.avalue.com.tw, or contact us at sales@avalue.com.tw for more details.

About Avalue Technology
Avalue Technology (TAIEX: 3479-TW) is a professional industrial computer manufacturing company, who is dedicated to developing the x86 and RISC architecture products, including embedded computers, single board computers (SBC), Systems-on-Modules/ ETX (SoM/ ETX), industrial motherboards, all-purpose panel PCs,, barebone products, Mobile solutions, Industry 4.0 solutions, Retail solution and various IOT ready products. Having expanded, Avalue offers its expertise on PCB/ Assembly/ BIOS version control and all types of after-sales services. An ISO 9001:2008, ISO 13485:2003, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certified company; Avalue offers assurance to customers in every aspect of business. With headquarter located in Taiwan, Avalue has global subsidiaries, including offices in Shanghai, New Jersey, California and Tokyo. In addition, Avalue Technology operates an extensive distribution network to accommodate and serve customers all around the world.