ADLINK SBC35-MTL 3.5-inch SBC for high-performance edge AI applications is built around Intel Core Ultra (Meteor Lake) SoCs with integrated AI Boost NPU, and is designed to run real-time AI applications in a small footprint.
The SBC supports up to 96GB DDR5 memory, 4K quad-display output (HDMI, DP, eDP, USB-C), dual 2.5GbE, and MIPI-CSI for AI cameras. Storage options include SATA and NVMe via M.2, with expansion through M.2 B-Key and E-Key. There is also ADLINK’s SBC-FM connector for additional I/O options. Other features include TPM 2.0, USB/serial I/O, wide 12–24V input, and a compact fanless design rated for 0°C to 60°C operation.
ADLINK SBC35-MTL specifications:
- Meteor Lake SoC – Intel Core Ultra with either 15W (MTL-U) or 28W (MTL-H) TDP options
- 15W (MTL-U)
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125U 12-core (2P+8E+2LPE) processor @ 1.3 / 4.3 GHz with 12MB cache, Intel 4Xe LPG graphics @ 1.85 GHz, Intel AI Boost NPU; TDP: 15W
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165U 12-core (2P+8E+2LPE) processor @ 1.2 / 1.7 / 4.9 GHz (Turbo) with 12MB cache, 4x Xe-cores Intel Arc graphics @ 2.0 GHz, Intel AI Boost NPU; TDP: 15W
- 28W (MTL-H)
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H 14-core (4P+8E+2LPE) processor @ up to 4.9 / 3.6 / 2.5 GHz with 18MB cache, 7x Xe-Cores Intel Arc graphics @ 2.2 GHz, Intel AI Boost NPU; TDP: 28W
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155U 12-core (2P+8E+2LPE) processor @ 1.7 / 4.8 GHz with 12MB cache, Intel 4Xe LPG graphics @ 1.95 GHz, Intel AI Boost NPU; TDP: 15W
- 15W (MTL-U)
- System Memory – Up to 96GB DDR5 5600MHz via 2x SO-DIMM slots (non-ECC)
- Storage
- SATA 3.0 port with 5V SATA power
- NVMe or SATA SSDs via M.2 M-Key sockets (See Expansion section)
- Display
- HDMI 2.0b up to 4096×2160 @ 60Hz
- DP 1.4 up to 4096×2160 @ 60Hz
- USB Type-C DP 1.4 up to 4096×2160 @ 60Hz
- 1x eDP (LVDS via driving board),
- Supports up to 4x independent displays
- Camera – MIPI (CSI-2 x4 x2) interfaces (according to the block diagram)
- Audio – Line-in, Line-out, Mic-in via 30-pin header(Realtek ALC888S)
- Networking
- 2x 2.5GbE RJ45 porst via Intel I226-V controller
- Optional WiFi and Bluetooth via M.2 E-Key socket
- Optional 4G/5G cellular via M.2 B-Key socket and onboard SIM card slot (See Expansion section)
- USB
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 ports (10Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-C port (USB 3.2, DP, 5V/3A PD)
- 2x USB 2.0 through internal 30-pin header
- 1x USB 2.0 via internal headers
- Serial – 2x RS-232/422/485 via internal header (Wafer for COM1,2)
- Expansion
- M.2 M-Key 2280 socket (PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA III, NVMe support)
- M.2 B-Key 3042/3052 socket (USB3.0/2.0, PCIe + Nano SIM card for 4G LTE/5G module
- M.2 E-Key 2230 socket (USB 2.0/PCIe 4.0 x1) with support for (WiFi/Bluetooth)
- SBC-FM connector (via FPC) with PCIe x4, PCIe x1, USB 3.0/2.0, eSPI
- 8-bit GPIO header
- I2C Connector (Co-lay SMBus)
- Security – TPM 2.0 (optional)
- Debugging – eSPI Debug Port
- Misc
- Watchdog timer
- RTC Wake system
- System Fan Connector
- UEFI BIOS
- External Power Connector for SBC-FM board
- Power On/Off button
- Power – 12V to 24V input (2×2 header + DC jack combo)
- Dimensions – 146.0 x 102.0 mm (3.5-inch form factor)
- Temperature and humidity
- Operating temperature: 0°C ~ 60°C
- Storage temperature: -40°C ~ 85°C
- Certifications – CE/FCC Class A
- ESD – Contact +/- 8kV, Air +/- 12kV
Please note that the company doesn’t specify the exact SoC models used, and what I’ve mentioned in the specifications section is just a guesswork based on the listed TDPs (MTL-U, 15W / MTL-H, 28W). Additionally, from the block diagram and hardware overview, it shows there’s a MIPI-CSI connector for the camera, but it doesn’t look like a standard socket, and you would likely need an adapter board or carrier module from ADLINK.
Like other 3.5-inch SBC35 boards from ADLINK, the SBC35-MTL features an SBC-FM connector for I/O expansion modules. Such modules connect to the motherboard via an FPC cable, and ADLINK offers modules with up to four USB 2.0 ports, five RS-232 COM ports, or eight isolated DIOs, for a variety of applications.
ADLINK provides support for Windows 10 and 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 24H2 as well as Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, though Linux support is provided on a project basis. We had previously written about other Intel Core Ultra-based 3.5-inch SBCs, including the Jetway F35-MTU1, iBASE IB962, and AAEON GENE-MTH6, so ADLINK is not the first company to sell this type of hardware.
As a side note, ADLINK also introduced the SBC35-ASL 3.5-inch SBC with an industrial-grade Amston Lake processor. However, it’s basically the same board as the ADLINK SBC35-ALN 3.5-inch Intel N97 SBC, so we did not write another article about it, since only the processor changed.
At the time of writing, the company does not mention any pricing details for the SBC35-MTL and SBC35-ASL on its website. Instead, you can directly contact ADLINK with your requirements through the “Request Quote” option or the “Where to Buy” section on the product page. More information may also be available in the press release.
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