Last week, we wrote about the Jetway MTX-TWL1 industrial-grade Intel N150/N250 mini-ITX motherboard, but there’s another Twin Lake mini-ITX option: the Avalue EMX-TWLP equipped with Intel N150, N250, or Core 3 N355 processor, and also designed for industrial applications.
The thin mini-ITX motherboard takes up to 16GB DDR5 according to Avalue, supports M.2 NVMe/SATA SSD and SATA drives for storage, features two 2.5GbE ports and two M.2 Key-E/M sockets for WiFi and cellular connectivity, one HDMI port, two DP connectors, and eDP or LVDS, a PCIe Gen3 x1 slot, and more.
Avalue EMX-TWLP specifications:
- Twin Lake SoC (one or the other)
- Intel Processor N150 quad-core processor @ up to 3.6 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel UHD graphics @ 1.0 GHz; TDP: 6W
- Intel Processor N250 quad-core processor @ up to 3.8 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 32EU Intel UHD graphics @ 1.25 GHz; TDP: 6W
- Intel Core 3 N355 octa-core processor @ up to 3.9 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 32EU Intel UHD graphics @ 1.35 GHz; TDP: 15W
- Memory – Up to 16GB DDR5 @ 4800 MHz via single 262-pin SO-DIMM socket (note: 64GB should be supported too)
- Storage
- SATA III + SATA power connectors
- M.2 M-Key 2242/2280 socket for NVMe or SATA SSD (See Expansion section)
- 256Mbit SPI flash for AMU UEFI BIOS
- Display
- HDMI 2.0b, up to 4096 x 2160 at 60Hz
- DP 1.4a, up to 4096 x 2160 at 60Hz
- DP++ up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
- eDP or LVDS
- 24-bit dual-channel LVDS, up to 1920 x 1080; implemented through Chrontel CH7513A-BF eDP to LVDS Converter
- 2-lane eDP, up to 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz
- Up to 3x independent displays
- Audio
- Realtek ALC888S audio codec
- 2x 3.5mm audio jacks for Line-out and Mic-in
- 2x 2W 4Ω amplifier
- Networking
- 2x 2.5GbE RJ45 ports via Intel I226V Ethernet controllers
- Optional WiFi and Bluetooth via M.2 E-key 2230 socket
- Optional 4G LTE/5G cellular via M.2 B-key 2242/3042/3052 socket and NanoSIM card slot
- USB
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 vertical Type-A port
- 4x USB 2.0 (internal header)
- Serial via internal headers
- 2x RS232/422/485 interfaces
- 4x RS232 interfaces
- Expansion
- I/O chipset – EC iTE IT5782VG
- M.2 E-Key 2230 socket (PCIe Gen3 x1 / USB 2.0)
- M.2 B-Key 2242/3042/3052 socket (USB 3.2 / USB 2.0) and SIM slot for 4G LTE/5G + GNSS module
- M.2 M-key 2242/2280 socket (PCIe Gen3 x1 or SATA) for NVMe SSD
- PCIe Gen3 x1 slot
- 16-bit GPIO
- Security – Nuvoton NPCT754AADYX TPM 2.0
- Misc
- Watchdog timer
- H/W status monitor – CPU temperature, voltage, and CPU fan speed control
- Power Supply – 12–24V DC-in via lockable jack or 4-pin header; AT/ATX mode (default: ATX)
- Dimensions – 170 x 170mm (thin mini-ITX form factor)
- Weight – 400 grams
- Temperature Range – Operating: 0°C ~ 60°C with 0.5m/s air flow; storage: -40°C ~ 75°C
- Humidity – 95% relative humidity, non-condensing at 40°C
The company offers support for Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 and Linux for the motherboard. You’ll find Windows 11 64-bit drivers, the BIOS, and a user manual in the document section of the product page.
Avalue has not released pricing for the fanless board and asks interested parties to request a quote. I could find it listed on a few resellers, such as TSL Automation (India), Direct Industry, and Rosch Computer (Europe/Germany), but none provide price information.
Jean-Luc started CNX Software in 2010 as a part-time endeavor, before quitting his job as a software engineering manager, and starting to write daily news, and reviews full time later in 2011.
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