de next-RAP8-EZBOX – An ultra-compact, fanless or actively-cooled Intel Core i7-1365UE Raptor Lake embedded system

AAEON’s de next-RAP8-EZBOX is an ultra-compact embedded system powered by an Intel Core i7-1365UE 10-core Raptor Lake SoC paired with 16GB of LPDDR5x system and one M.2 2280 M-Key slot for storage.

It’s offered as either a 42.5mm thick fanless or a 45.4mm thick actively cooled mini PC. Key interfaces include HDMI 1.4b video output, two Ethernet (2.5GbE + GbE) ports, and two USB 3.0 ports. Its compact size, powerful processor, and range of interfaces make it suitable for space-constrained autonomous systems or industrial robots.

de next-RAP8-EZBOX specifications:

• SoC- Intel Core i7-1365UE 10-core/12-thread Raptor Lake processor up to 1.70 GHz / 4.90 GHz (Turbo) with 96 EU Intel Iris Xe Graphics @ 1.30 GHz; TDP/PBP: 15 Watts
• System Memory – Up to 16GB LPDDR5x
• Storage – NVMe SSD via M.2 2280 M-Key (PCIe x2) socket
• Video Output – HDMI 1.4b up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz
• Networking
  • Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 jack via Intel I219-LM controller
  • 2.5GbE RJ45 jack via Intel I226-LM controller
• USB – 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports
• Security – fTPM
• Misc
  • Power LED, Power Button
  • RTC with 3V/240mAh backup battery
  • 4-pin smart fan connector
  • UEFI BIOS with Wake on LAN support, Watchdog timer
• Power Supply – +12V via screwable DC jack; AT (default) or ATX type
• Dimensions
  • 95.5 x 69.5 x 42.5mm for fanless/heatsink version
  • 95.5 x 69.5 x 45.4mm with active cooler
• Weight – TBD
• Temperature Range
  • Operating
    • Fanless – -5°C ~ 45°C with 0.5m/s airflow
    • Active cooler – 0°C to 50°C
  • Storage: -40°C ~ 80°C
• Humidity – 0% ~ 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
• Certifications – CE/FCC Class A

The company lists Windows 10 64-bit (LTSC) and Ubuntu 22.04.3 with Linux 6.2 as supported operating systems. It’s based on the de next-RAP8 credit card-sized Raptor Lake SBC introduced last June, but most of the internal interfaces are not accessible due to the metal enclosure. The SBC is offered with a range of 15W Raptor Lake processors, including the Core i3-1315UE and Core i5-1335UE, but the embedded system is apparently only sold with the Intel Core i7-1365UE SoC by default.

It’s also the second EZBOX computer we cover here, after the Intel Tiger Lake-based de next-TGU8-EZBOX was introduced in May 2024. The fanless and actively cooled versions of the de next-RAP8-EZBOX are basically the same, except for the different top cover that’s a heatsink + fan (fansink) on the latter.

The embedded system ships with a wall-mount kit and nothing else. AAEON has not provided pricing for the de next-RAP8-EZBOX, but for reference, samples of the de next-RAP8 single board computer sell for $1,442 on the company’s e-Shop with an Intel Core i7-1365UE CPU and 16GB of RAM (no storage, no power supply). Additional information can be found on the product page.

 

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