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Compex Wi-Fi 7 Dual-Band Dual-Concurrent Modules: High-Performance Solutions for Next-Gen Connectivity (Sponsored)

Compex Wi-Fi 7 Dual-Band Dual-Concurrent Modules

Compex has been a Qualcomm Authorized Design Centre (ADC) since 2014, helping customers design specialized, high-specification Wi-Fi products for demanding and mission-critical applications. For Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Compex has introduced a family of standard modules for system designers who are looking for flexible module options that support different band combinations, form factors, and deployment scenarios. The Compex Wi-Fi 7 Dual-Band Dual-Concurrent Module family is designed to address these requirements by offering a versatile set of dual-band configurations across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz, delivering high performance and adaptability for a wide range of applications. Qualcomm-Powered Dual-Band Dual-Concurrent Modules Powered by Qualcomm’s QCN6224, QCN6274, and QCN9274 ‘Waikiki’ radio chipsets, the Compex Wi-Fi 7 Dual-Band Dual-Concurrent Module family features dual-band combinations across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands. These modules support advanced Wi-Fi 7 functions such as Multi-Link Operation (MLO), OFDMA, and 4096-QAM. These 2×2 MU-MIMO modules are available in standard MiniPCIe, M.2 E-Key, […]

Posted on by Debashis Das - No Comments on Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake-H CPU powers TGS-2000 series stackable Edge AI computers

Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake-H CPU powers TGS-2000 series stackable Edge AI computers

Vecow TGS 2000 Series Panther Lake Edge AI computers

At CES 2026, Intel unveiled the Core Ultra Series 3 processors, codenamed Panther Lake-H, built on the Intel 18A (1.8-nanometer class) process, and targeting both consumer and industrial applications. Vecow introduced one of the first industrial Panther Lake-H platforms with the TGS-2000 series, a new family of ultra-compact, stackable Edge AI computers designed for high-performance space-constrained applications and based on either the 16-core Intel Core Ultra 9 386H or 12-core Intel Core Ultra 5 336H SoC. This new 2000 series is an upgrade of the previous TGS-1000 series, which was launched in 2024 with Intel Meteor Lake processors. While the overall design stays mostly the same, the transition to Core Ultra Series 3 enhances AI performance, reaching up to 100 TOPS combined performance with the selected SKUs (note: the top-end Panther Lake-H CPU can deliver up to 180 TOPS). The TGS-2000 Series is available in three variants, including the fanless […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments on FORTEC SBCPRO-X51 3.5-inch Amston Lake SBC supports M.2 V-By-One or M.2 USB-C DisplayPort expansion module

FORTEC SBCPRO-X51 3.5-inch Amston Lake SBC supports M.2 V-By-One or M.2 USB-C DisplayPort expansion module

FORTEC SBCPRO-X51 3.5-inch Amston Lake SBC

The FORTEC Group’s SBCPRO-X51 is a 3.5-inch industrial, fanless SBC powered by Intel Atom x7211RE Amston Lake dual-core processor that takes M.2 modules to add USB-C DisplayPort or V-By-One display interfaces, or other features. The board takes up to 16GB DDR5 memory, supports M.2 NVMe SSD storage, and offers a DisplayPort video output, two 2.5GbE RJ45 ports, an M.2 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth, several USB 3.2/2.0 interfaces, two RS232/RS422/RS485 interfaces, and more. The SBCPRO-X51 is engineered to run in a wide operating temperature range from –20°C to +85°C for demanding industrial and IoT environments. FORTEC SBCPRO-X51 specifications: SoC – Intel Atom x7211RE dual-core Amstom Lake processor @ up to 3.2 GHz with 6MB cache, 16EU Intel UHD graphics; TDP: 6W System Memory – Up to 16GB DDR5 4800 MT/s via SO-DIMM slot; Note: Intel says 32GB is the maximum, but 64GB is likely supported. Storage –  M.2 M-key 2242 […]

Posted on by Debashis Das - 2 Comments on Waveshare’s updated Raspberry Pi 5 dual micro HDMI to HDMI adapter adds NVMe storage support

Waveshare’s updated Raspberry Pi 5 dual micro HDMI to HDMI adapter adds NVMe storage support

Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe To M.2 Multifunctional Adapter

Waveshare has recently released the Pi5 Connector Adapter (C), an upgraded version of its earlier Pi5 Connector Adapter, adding support for M.2 NVMe SSDs and enabling direct OS booting from an SSD. The board connects to the Raspberry Pi 5 via its 16-pin PCIe interface and supports M.2 NVMe SSDs in 2230/2242 sizes with PCIe Gen2/Gen3 speeds. It also converts the Pi’s micro HDMI ports into full-size HDMI connectors and brings all ports on one side next to the USB and Ethernet ports of the SBC. It offers two methods for power: a USB-C input or a screw-terminal supply. Pi5 Connector Adapter (C) specifications: Supported SBC – Raspberry Pi 5 (it can support the Raspberry Pi 4B too, but the SSD functionality will not work) Storage – M.2 M-key 2230 / 2242 socket for NVMe SSD (support direct OS boot) Display – 2x HDMI outputs via 2x micro HDMI input […]

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Avalue EPC-ASL Intel N97 fanless industrial mini PC is designed for 24/7 operation

Avalue EPC ASL Intel N97 Fanless Compact System

Avalue Technology’s EPC-ASL is a rugged fanless industrial mini PC built around the Intel Processor N97. Designed for 24/7 operation and edge computing, the mini PC is suitable for industrial environments, such as smart manufacturing, retail, logistics, and surveillance. The PC supports up to 16GB DDR5 memory, dual 2.5GbE, and various I/O options, including six USB ports, dual RS-232, HDMI 2.0, and DisplayPort 1.4a for multi-display setups. Storage and expansion are supported by M.2 Key-B/E slots, which accommodate Wi-Fi 6E, LTE, 5G, or SSD modules for enhanced connectivity and storage. The system also includes TPM 2.0 security, +12V/24V DC input, and wall-mount support. Avalue EPC-ASL specifications: SoC – Intel Processor N97 quad-core processor up to 3.6 GHz with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel UHD Graphics Gen 12 @ 1.2 GHz; TDP: 12W System Memory – Up to 16GB DDR5 4800MHz via 1x SO-DIMM socket (Up to 64GB DDR5 is likely supported, but Avalue […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 11 Comments on M5Stack LLM-8850 card – An M.2 M-Key AI accelerator module based on Axera AX8850 24 TOPS SoC

M5Stack LLM-8850 card – An M.2 M-Key AI accelerator module based on Axera AX8850 24 TOPS SoC

M5Stack LLM-AX8850 Card

M5Stack LLM‑8850 card is an M.2 M-Key 2242 AI acceleration module powered by an Axera AX8850 SoC delivering 24 TOPS ( INT8) of performance, and suitable for host devices such as Raspberry Pi 5, Rockchip RK3588 SBCs, and even x86 PCs like mini PCs with a spare M.2 Key-M socket. The card ships with 8GB RAM, a 32Mbit SPI NOR flash, and also supports H.265/H.264 8Kp30 video encoding and 8Kp60 video decoding, with up to 16 channels for 1080p videos. It is also equipped with an active cooling system to maintain stable temperatures and prevent thermal degradation inside enclosures. M5Stack LLM‑8850 card specifications: SoC – Axera AX8850 CPU – Octa-core Cortex‑A55 processor at 1.7 GHz NPU – 24 TOPS @ INT8 VPU Video Encoder – 8K @ 30 fps H.264/H.265 encoding, supports scaling / cropping Video Decoder – 8K @ 60 fps H.264/H.265 decoding, supports 16 channels 1080p parallel decoding, supports scaling / cropping Memory – 8GB 64‑bit LPDDR4x @ 4266 Mbps Storage – 32Mbit QSPI NOR […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 3 Comments on Axelera Metis M.2 Max Edge AI module doubles LLM and VLM processing speed

Axelera Metis M.2 Max Edge AI module doubles LLM and VLM processing speed

Metis M.2 Max

Axelera AI’s Metis M.2 Max is an M.2 module based on an upgraded Metis AI processor unit (AIPU) delivering twice the memory bandwidth of the current Metis M.2 module for compute-intensive Edge AI inference applications such as large language models (LLMs) and vision language models (VLMs). The new Metis M.2 Max also offers a slimmer profile, advanced thermal management features, and additional security capabilities. It is equipped with up to 16 GB of memory, and versions for both a standard operating temperature range (-20°C to +70°C) and an extended operating temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) will be offered. These enhancements make Metis M.2 Max ideal for applications in industrial manufacturing, retail, security, healthcare, and public safety. Axelera AI Metis M.2 Max specifications and host requirements: Accelerator – Metis AIPU’ System Memory – 1GB, 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB memory Host Interface – M.2 2280 M-key edge connector with PCIe Gen. 3.0 […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 23 Comments on Realtek RTL8127 10GbE PCIe cards and M.2 modules are starting to show up for $35 and up

Realtek RTL8127 10GbE PCIe cards and M.2 modules are starting to show up for $35 and up

Auvidea M20E M.2 10GbE module

Realtek introduced the RTL8127 10GbE to PCIe NIC at Computex 2025 last May as a low-power, low-cost 10Gbps Ethernet solution for PCIe and M.2 networking cards with an estimated price of around $30 to $40. The good news is that 10GbE PCIe and M.2 cards are now available for sale, just not always at the expected price points. Let’s have a look at some of the options available. Auvidea M20E M.2 10GbE module The first RTL8127 device that came to our attention last month was the Auvidea M20E M.2 10GbE module. Auvidea M20E specifications: Chipset- Realtek RTL8127 Ethernet – 10-pin PicoBlade connector for RJ45 or M12 Xcode adapter Host interface – M.2 Key-E (PCIe Gen4 x1) edge connector Compatible with NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX/AGX and others Power Supply Via edge connector Optional PoE via 4-pin JST-GH Power Consumption – < 1.5W Dimensions – 22 x 42mm; suitable for 2242 or […]

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