Axiomtek has launched the KIWI330, a 1.6-inch ultra-compact SBC built around the Intel N50 processor. It comes with 4GB LPDDR5 RAM and a 64GB NVMe SSD in a compact 72 x 56 mm form factor, which is even smaller than a Raspberry Pi or the company’s earlier KIWI310 SBC.
Despite its tiny size, the SBC features three USB 3.2 Type-C ports (one with DisplayPort), eDP display support, an M.2 Key E 2230 slot for wireless or AI module, and optional MIO expansion modules for COM, LAN, or GPIO. The KIWI330 is suitable for AIoT systems, intelligent gateways, and industrial edge devices.
Axiomtek KIWI330 SBC specifications:
- Alder Lake-N SoC – Intel Processor N50 dual-core processor up to 3.4 GHz with 6MB cache, 16EU Intel UHD Graphics @ up to 750 MHz; TDP: 6W
- Memory – 4GB LPDDR5
- Storage – 64GB NVMe SSD (BGA package)
- Video Output
- eDP interface
- USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C DP port
- Audio – Via USB-C DP port
- Networking – M.2 module for Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
- USB
- USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C port with DisplayPort, power output up to 5V/3A
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C ports (5V/3A)
- 4-pin USB 2.0 wafer
- Expansion – M.2 E-Key 2230 slot (USB 2.0, PCIe)
- Misc
- Watchdog Timer (255 levels)
- Hardware Monitoring
- RTC with 3V / 225 mAh lithium battery
- AMI Bios
- Power – 12V DC via 2-pin Phoenix connector (5A)
- Dimensions – 72 x 56 mm (1.6-inch SBC)
- Operating Temperature – 0°C to +60°C
- Humidity – 10% to 95% RH, non-condensing
- Certification – CE
The KIWI330 supports both Linux and Windows operating systems, and has drivers for the chipset, SerialIO, ME, and graphics, along with a user manual, making it ready for industrial and edge computing solutions.
The SBC is available in multiple configurations, all with a common Intel N50 processor, 4GB LPDDR5 RAM, and a 64GB NVMe SSD. The KIWI330-N50-M5 supports the MIO335 module for additional LAN, USB, and Wi-Fi. The MIO334-6COM-S comes with a 6-port COM module, featuring three DB9 RS-232 ports and a header for three RS-232 ports. The MIO335-2LAN-S supports dual GbE and two USB 2.0 Type-A ports.
We have written about various ultra-compact SBCs in the past, like the Diamond Systems Zeta SBC, the Radxa ROCK 3A, and other credit card-sized SBCs, but this must be the first time we have come across an SBC that comes in the 1.6-inch form factor. The Intel Processor N50 may not be as popular as some other Alder Lake-N or Twin Lake CPUs, but it’s still found in a range of SBCs or other hardware platforms.
At the time of writing, no pricing information about the product is available, and it is currently shown as “Coming Soon” on the product page. Some additional information may also be found in the press release.
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I’m a bit confused about your naming of “1.6 inch” SBC, because the dimensions indicate 2.8×2.2 inches. So it’s not clear to me what this 1.6 inch measurement corresponds to. And regarding small boards, we already had much smaller ones covered here, like the breadbee (1.26×1.18in), the luckfox pico (1.1×0.8in), and the licheerv nano (1.4×0.9in). It might be one of the smallest x86_64 though.
I think Axiomtek calls it a 1.6-inch SBC in the same way the industry refers to 3.5-inch SBCs. Those measure 146 x 102 mm, while 3.5″ corresponds to 88.9mm. They are called that way due to the dimensions of 3.5-inch hard drives with a 3.5-inch diameter platter.
Based on this, the KIWI330 would have the same dimensions as a hypothetical 1.6-inch hard drive. Credit card-sized boards are sometimes called 1.8-inch boards.
OK, that’s an interesting theory and very likely the explanation. It remains quite a bit of marketing bullshit then. I’m fine with the abuse of language around 3″5 disks as they exist, but as you say, a hypothetical 1″6 disk is a bit strange.
I could imagine some of the earlier ipods might have come with such a tiny hdd
Intel N$50
Why is it named after a flightless bird?
Because when you look at performance and real consumption of Intel CPUs there is a bit of irony in it.