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Accelerate your AIoT applications with Advantech's EPC-U3233

Advantech's EPC-U3233 comes with Ubuntu certification and provides a stable and secure IoT platform for AI applications and edge computing to enterprises.

Advantech and Canonical, in an effort to accelerate AIoT applications, have collaborated on providing Ubuntu 20.04 LTS certification for the EPC-U3233. Powered by an 8th Gen Intel Core i series processor, this compact fanless embedded PC facilitates data-intensive computing in IoT edge applications. By certifying Advantech’s EPC-U3233 for Ubuntu 20.04, Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, guarantees both 5-years of maintenance updates and extended security maintenance (ESM). This delivers a stable and secure IoT platform for AI applications and edge computing to enterprises.

A compact fanless computer for AMR/AGV applications

The EPC-U3233 delivers a 50% increase in performance when compared to previous generation CPUs. Likewise, it adopts a compact fanless form factor that accommodates space-conscious industrial applications. This advanced computing power and compact design are excellent for applications in data-intensive computing, autonomous mobile robots (AMR), and automated guided vehicles (AGV).

In addition, the Ubuntu certified EPC-U3233 ensures OTA and transactional updates and maintains secure and uninterrupted Edge AIoT application operation in manufacturing and industrial environments. The Ubuntu certified EPC-U3233 is tested continuously in Canonical’s lab to ensure that the latest security updates function smoothly.

Deployment-ready embedded PC with high compatibility and flexibility

Advantech and Canonical work together to provide deployment-ready IoT devices that deliver the best out-of-the-box Ubuntu experiences. Indeed, Canonical performs tests to confirm that the Ubuntu running on the system meets industry standards and that each I/O on the EPC-U3233 works properly. In terms of I/O, this system includes

  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 1 (10Gbps)
  • 2 x USB 2.0
  • 4 x COM
  • 2 x HDMI
  • 2 x LAN
  • 2 x GPIO ports

Furthermore, Advantech’s EPC-U3233 features 3 x M.2 expansion slots that enable AI at the edge, support diverse wireless connectivity for data transmission, and accommodate high data rates in demanding data-intensive applications.

Industrial-grade protection and Ubuntu 20.04 ensure reliable operation

Designed for use in sensitive industrial environments and ideal for factory automation, Advantech’s EPC-U3233 supports 12 ~ 24 VDC power input and guarantees resistance against electrostatic shock. EPC-U3233 is EMC certified for industrial and residential environments (IEC 61000-6-2, 6-4 & IEC 61000-6-1, 6-3). Likewise, EPC-U3233 benefits from Ubuntu 20.04 enhanced security and stability, including a constant security patching process and kernel self-protection, stack-clash protection, and control flow integrity features. Canonical also provides continuous regression testing for EPC-U3233 throughout the lifecycle of the Ubuntu release and guarantees both 5-years of maintenance updates and extended security maintenance (ESM) software update support.

Key features

  • 8th Gen Intel Core i processor with fanless design
  • Palm-sized, mechanical chassis design (180 x 116 x 66 mm/7.28 x 4.72 x 2.55 in) for rapid system integration
  • Diverse system I/O: 4 x COM, 4 x USB, 2 x HDMI, 2 x GbE LAN, and 2 x 16-bit GPIO
  • Up to 3 x M.2 slots: 1 x 2230 E-key, 1 x 2242/3042 B-Key, and 1 x 2280 M-key l   Hardware-based data protection with TPM and RAID
  • CE (RED) Wi-Fi and B/T certified
  • EMC industrial environment (IEC 61000-6-2, 6-4), and residential environment (IEC 61000-6-1, 6-3) certified
  • Win 10 IoT, and Linux Ubuntu OS compatible

Added benefits with Ubuntu 20.04 LTS certification

  • 1-day hardware and OS validation procedure
  • Pre-installed services can save 30 minutes per device on IT on-site deployment
  • Security and updates backed by both Canonical and Advantech
  • 10-year, long-term support

As the UK’s leading Advantech Specialist, APC’s embedded computing team works alongside Adavantech’s own design-in service to address the technical requirements of IoT solution developers. This service is comprised of a series of hardware and software add-ons designed to help developers integrate their systems and reduce time to market.

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