- Of Next-Rap8 SBC can be Small in size, but pushes the limits in the design of robotics and industrial hardware
- It is not your single board computer, it runs the Intel Core i7 and LPDDR5 memory memory
- Complement modules unlock the AI and storage power, but complexity retains it for offices
AAEON has introduced that of Next-Rap8, a single-table computer that combines Intel 13th gen central processors with a compact trace of only 84 mm x 55 mm.
This makes it similar in size to the Raspberry Pi 5, but includes components typically reserved for much larger systems.
The board is available with the Intel Core i3-1315ue, i5-1335ue or i7-1365ue, each with 15W.
Designed for Robotics and Industrial Systems
The largest model offers up to 10 nuclei and 12 threads, matched with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5x memory and integrated graphics of Intel Irel Iris XE.
These specifications suggest that the Board could handle light multitasking and media processing, although performance would still be limited by thermal limits and the lack of a discreet GPU.
Although it offers more performance than typical integrated systems, their design and expansion capabilities do not coincide with the expected flexibility of the workstation PCs.
Its connectivity includes Ethernet Dual Intel RJ-45 ports that admit 2.5gbe and 1gbe, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 A ports, HDMI output 1.2A and a 12V DC connector.
Additional features can be accessed through a 40-pin heading, which admits 8-bit GPO interfaces, USB 2.0 and RS-232/422/485. There is also optional support for SMBUS/I2C.
These characteristics suggest that the plate is intended for integration into custom hardware systems, including drones and robotics platforms.
An additional expansion is available through a M.2 2280 M-Key slot for Wi-Fi, 4G or storage modules, and an FPC connector offered by PCIE X4 Gen 3.
AAEON adapter cards, such as PER-T642 and PER-R41P, extend the functionality to include the acceleration of AI and additional storage or graphic capture capabilities.
That of Next-Rap8 is very suitable for specialized devices created for robotics, drones, kiosks and other industrial systems that require personalized integration in configurations with spatial restrictions.
However, the need for complement cards adds complexity that typical office settings do not require, so it is inadequate as a commercial PC, which should offer incorporated features and better scalability.
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