We have just covered Vecow’s new TGS-2000 series of Edge AI computers built around Intel’s new Panther Lake-H SoCs, and now SECO has announced the SOM-COMe-BT6-PTL, a COM Express Type 6 Basic module which supports the higher-end 16-core Core Ultra X9 series processors and can deliver up to 180 TOPS of AI performance.
The module follows the COM Express Release 3.1 Type 6 Basic form factor (125 × 95 mm), supports up to 128GB DDR5 memory via dual SO-DIMM slots, offers high-speed expansion through PCIe Gen4/Gen5, USB 4.0/Thunderbolt, and 2.5Gbps Ethernet, and provides multiple display interfaces including eDP, DP++, and HDMI. It is available with an optional industrial temperature range and is designed for rugged and mission-critical applications.
SECO SOM-COMe-BT6-PTL Specifications:
- Panther Lake SoC (one or the other)
- Intel Core Ultra X9 388H – 16-core (4P + 8E + 4LPE) processor up to 1.6 GHz / 5.1 GHz (Turbo), 18MB cache, 12x Xe core graphics (Arc B390); TDP: 25W/80W turbo; NPU: 50 TOPS
- Intel Core Ultra X7 SKUs – Up to 16-core (4P + 8E + 4LPE) Core Ultra X7 368H processor up to 1.6 GHz / 5.0 GHz (Turbo), 18MB cache, 12x Xe core graphics (Arc B390); TDP: 25W/80W turbo; NPU: 50 TOPS
- Intel Core Ultra 9 386H – 16-core (4P + 8E + 4LPE) processor up to 1.6 GHz / 4.9 GHz (Turbo), 18MB cache, 4x Xe core graphics; TDP: 25W; NPU: 50 TOPS
- Intel Core Ultra 7 SKUs – Up to 16-core (4P + 8E + 4LPE) Core Ultra 7 366H processor up to 1.6 GHz / 4.8 GHz (Turbo), 18MB cache, 4x Xe core graphics; TDP: 25W; NPU: 50 TOPS
- Intel Core Ultra 5 SKUs – Up to 12-core (4P + 4E + 4LPE) Core Ultra 5 338H processor up to 1.5 GHz / 4.7 GHz (Turbo), 18MB cache, 10x Xe core graphics (Arc B370); TDP: 25W; NPU: 50 TOPS
- System Memory – 2x DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM slots up to 96GB (datasheet) or 128GB (PR)
- Storage
- Optional NVMe SSD soldered on-board, up to 1TB, PCIe x4 interface
- Optional, 2x SATA interface (commercial temp modules only)
- Display
- eDP 1.5 (up to 4K120Hz HDR) or LVDS (Single/Dual Channel, 1920×1200 @ 60Hz) via factory option.
- 2x USB Type-C supporting DisplayPort Alt Mode and Thunderbolt/USB4
- DDI interface supporting DP 2.1 2-lane/4-lane (factory option)
- Supports up to 4x independent displays with resolutions up to 4K at 120Hz
- Camera – 2x MIPI CSI 4-lane connectors
- Audio – HD Audio interface, SoundWire interface
- Networking – 2.5GbE NBase-T Ethernet port via Intel I226 Ethernet Controller with TSN support.
- USB
- Up to 2x USB4 (40Gbps)
- Up to 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
- 8x USB 2.0 High-Speed ports.
- Serial – 2x 2-wire UARTs
- Expansion
- PCIe – 1x PEG x8 Gen5 slot (depending on the processor).
- Optional additional PEG x4 Gen4.
- Up to 8x PCIe Gen4 lanes.
- 2x UART (2-wire), SPI, I2C, SMBus, 4x GPI, 4x GPO
- eSPI or LPC interface (factory alternatives)
- Security – Optional on-board TPM 2.0.
- Misc
- Thermal management
- FAN management
- Watchdog
- LID (for laptop), Sleep mode, PWRBTN interface
- Power
- Main power – +12VDC ± 10%
- Standby – +5VSB
- RTC – +3VRTC
- Dimensions – 125 x 95 mm (COM Express Basic Type 6)
- Temperature Range
- Commercial – 0°C to +60°C
- Industrial– -40°C to +85°C
While writing, I noticed a discrepancy in the memory specifications where the press release mentions support for up to 128GB of RAM, while the datasheet lists a maximum supported memory capacity of 96GB. I think this usually boils down to what’s available and what’s theoretically supported. The 96GB figure means 2x 48GB modules, which are currently widely available and likely what SECO has physically validated in their labs. The 128GB figure means using 2x 64GB DDR5 modules, but those 64GB DDR5 SO-DIMM sticks are newer, rarer, and got significantly more expensive with the ongoing memory shortage.
In terms of software support, the company mentions that the SOM-COMe-BT6-PTL supports Windows 11 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC and Clear OS, an embedded Linux distribution built on the Yocto Project. SECO also mentions Clea OS as a production-ready platform with double-partition updates, immutable OS architecture, and native integration with Exein for AI-driven security monitoring, ensuring compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
The module is designed to work with SECO’s Clea software suite, which includes
- Clea Portal – A web-based front-end for real-time data visualization, user management, and service monetization.
- Clea Astarte – An IoT middleware that handles data coordination and bidirectional communication between edge devices and the cloud.
- Clea Edgehog – A device and fleet management solution that handles OTA software updates, configuration campaigns, and container management at the edge.
SECO has showcased the SOM-COMe-BT6-PTL module at CES 2026, but at the time of writing, the company has not disclosed any pricing or availability details, and you have to contact SECO directly for a quotation. Additional information is available on the product page and in the press release.
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