News - Embedded Systems

Compact Size Meets Versatile Expansion in the Nuvo-2822

Intel Alder Lake N97 quad core 2.0Ghz processor Max. TDP 12W CE, FCC Class A, ROHS certified -10°C to +60°C operating temperature (-10°C to +70°C with fan) 12V to 24V DC (Terminal block) 1x PCIe in x4 size (supports x4), 1x PCIe in x4 size (supports x1), 2x PCI (33MHz/32bit 5V)...

POC-700 Series: Enhancing Performance in Confined Spaces

Intel Alder Lake Core i3-N305 processer 15W with 8 E-Cores or Atom x7425E. -25C to +70°C rugged wide temperature operation. M.2 2280 M Key SATA socket. Front I/O access DIN-mounting design. MezIO compatible. Whether you need a solution that’ll be installed into a waterproof en...

The Ultimate Upgrade: How We Quadrupled Processing Power with the POC-715

Here at Impulse, we recently completed an exciting upgrade project for one of our customers. We helped them to upgrade their crane control systems, and we did it with the POC-715 from Neousys—a small yet powerful device that's perfect for automation and control tasks. These new computers w...

Built for the Elements: The Rugged, IP66-Rated Nuvo-9650AWP

Wide operating temperature of -25C to +70°C with 65W CPU. 1x M.2 2280 M key (PCIe Gen4 x4). 2x 262-pin DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM, up to 96GB. Supports Win 10 IoT, Windows 11 and Linux. Embedded systems face unique and often rigorous demands. This is especially common in environments that are rife...

Vecow's SPC-6000: Ultra-Compact with Fanless Processing Power

Our team of technical engineers were hard at work configuring more embedded systems last month - including rugged SPC-6000 units from Vecow, built by Production Technician Kym Bentham. Don’t let their size fool you. These ultra-compact systems feature impressive processing power and a great n...

AAEON's PICO-MTU4: The World's First Intel® Core™ Ultra Pico-ITX Board

Intel® Core™ Ultra 7/Ultra 5 Processor. Onboard LPDDR5, up to 32GB. 2.5GbE + 1GbE, HDMI 1.4 + eDP 1.4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2 ports + USB 2.0 x 2, GPIO 4-bit, SATA 6.0 Gb/s x 1. Trusted Platform Module (TPM). SMBus/I2C (Default SMBus). -20°C to 70°C operating temperature. ...

The NUVO-10208GC: Robust, Reliable, and Ready for AI Tasks

Last week, we built an industrial-grade device for one of our customers in the automotive industry: a NUVO-10208GC system from Neousys. The chassis of the NUVO-10208GC has the perfect form factor to house its mammoth GeForce RTX 4080 Super 16GB graphics card while remaining small enough to fit withi...

Innovative Solutions for Process Control with Axiomtek’s eBOX626A

At Impulse, we are always committed to delivering advanced solutions that meet the unique needs of our customers. Recently, we built and configured five Axiomtek eBOX626A modules for a client specialising in process control. These modules are now installed inside control cabinets and contribute to...

Dive into Marine Applications with the Fanless MC-3201 Series

Intel 11th Gen Core i7 processor or Intel Celeron with max TDP 28W. NMEA ports and remote power switch. Wide operating temperature of -20°C to +55°C. Compact form factor of 220mm x 80mm x 170mm. 8GB DDR4, 4x Gigabit Lan, 2x COM and 1x removable 2.5” HDD/SSD TPM2.0. IEC 60945 and...

How MOXA and IEC 62443 Assure Cybersecurity

IEC 62443-4-2 is a standard within the IEC 62443 series, which addresses cybersecurity for Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS). Specifically, IEC 62443-4-2 defines the technical security requirements for IACS components. IEC 62443-4-2 works in conjunction with IEC 62443-4-1, which focu...

15 MOXA MC-3201 PCs for Compact Maritime Embedded Technology

Our technical engineering team recently built another batch of 15 MOXA MC-3201 PCs for a client in the marine industry. Known for their durability, these fanless, solid-state storage PCs are designed to operate within a wide temperature range of -20°C to +55°C, making them ideal for the de...

Windows 11 IoT Licence Policies Explained

Since 1985, Microsoft has been releasing and regularly updating its Windows operating system to coincide with the evolving needs of its users. Used from personal devices to enterprise systems and more, the history of releases includes milestone updates such as the addition of the Start menu and task...

Mind the Gap: How Embedded Computing Bridges the Distance Between Tracks and Technology

Modern railways are seeing enhanced efficiency, safety, and overall performance of daily operations thanks to the continuous advancements in technology. At the heart of its ongoing progression is the use of embedded PCs. Compact computing systems drive the railway industry towards new levels of auto...

NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™: A Breakthrough in Industrial Edge AI

First released in August 2022, NVIDIA’s latest and greatest addition to the Jetson series marks a staggering leap forward in AI capabilities. The Jetson Orin, available in three distinct versions—that being Nano, NX and AGX—is a powerful series of System-on-Modules that are revolut...

Edge or Cloud: Which Computing Paradigm Should You Choose?

Both Edge and Cloud computing are computing paradigms that involve data processing and storage. While these two different approaches can be used for differing needs in the landscape of technology, it’s also possible to take a hybrid approach—choosing between these approaches depends on f...

Nuvo-9166GC: A Cutting-Edge AI Inference PC for Intelligent Processing

Wide input voltage.  Mil-STD-810H vibration and shock.  Wide operating temperature, from -25°C to 60°C with 35W CPU and 130W GPU.  DDR5 system memory.  Optional IEEE803.3at PoE+ model with 100W total power budget (25W per port).  An AI inference PC is a compu...

Intel Announces the NUC’s End-of-Life – What’s Next?

It’s official – Intel have recently announced that they will be exiting the business of complete PC systems, including NUC mini-PCs and kits. This follows the announcement from earlier in the year that Intel would be exiting its pre-built server business as part of the company’s on...

The Rugged In-Vehicle Computing Workstation for Railway & AIoT Applications

The IVX-1000 from Vecow is an updated, in-vehicle computing workstation powered by the latest Intel 13th Gen Core i9, i7, i5, and i3 processors. The innovative, EN50155-compliant system is rich in features and is easily deployable for railway applications. Featuring a wide, 16V to 160V DC input with...

AI enabling Nvidia Jetson Orin NX Frame Grabber Cards

Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX bundled with JetPack 5.1  100 TOPS AI inference performance   Software-programmable per-port power on/off control  Neousys Technology, an industry-leading provider of rugged embedded systems, has recently announced the latest in AI-enabled f...

Neousys: Powerful Industrial Edge AI Platform with Extensive I/O Capabilities

Two PCIe x16 (x8) Slots for up to two 350W NVIDIA GPU’s    Supports Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake processors with up to 24 cores  Industrial Intel R680E chipset with ECC (Error Correction Code) memory support The Nuvo-10208GC is the latest member of the industrial Edge G...

AI-MXM-H84A – MXM Module with four Hailo-8 processors for Edge AI

The AI-MXM-H84A from leading embedded solutions provider Aetina, is an MXM Embedded Graphics Accelerator for AI processing, to aid the development of Deep Learning and Neural Network processing at the edge.

X86 Single Board Computers the size of a Raspberry Pi, suitable for the most demanding applications

By now you have probably heard of the Raspberry Pi, a small compact development board originally designed to provide individuals with access to programmable hardware at an affordable price from that base it grew into an impressive product offering flexible I/O connectivity in a compact and affordabl...

2.5” Single Board Computer from Advantech enabled for Edge AI applications.

Octa-core ARM Cortex CPU with dual-core Artificial Intelligence Processing Unit. Three 4-lane MIPI camera interfaces supporting vision processing at the edge. Modular expansion system for tailoring the platform to your application needs. The RSB-3810 2.5” single board computer from Advan...

The feature rich Embedded PC that excels in AI inference at the Edge

Powered by Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake processors 250W power support for NVIDIA GPU cards Superfast 2.5G network support for Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) ASRock’s IEPF-9010S-EY4 is a high-performance GPU AI system with a rich selection of I/O and storage options. Featuring the Inte...

How GMSL cameras can enhance the use of AI applications

What is GMSL? GMSL and GMSL2 (Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link) are multi-purpose, low-power interfaces for transmitting high-speed, high-resolution video, power, and bidirectional control data over coaxial cable or single twisted pair, which makes them ideal for many industrial and embedded imaging ...

Windows 11 IoT Enterprise 22H2– What you need to know.

Microsoft have released the first version of Windows 11 IoT Enterprise which is based on the 22H2 release of Windows 11. Not to be confused with LTSC, Windows 11 IoT Enterprise retains some well-known IoT features whilst introducing some new bells and whistles. We hope this will give those engineers...

Transcend and Impulse Embedded distribution partnership for industrial memory and storage solutions.

Transcend, a globally recognized leader in the manufacture of industrial storage solutions and Impulse Embedded - one of the UK's leading industrial PC and embedded solutions providers, have announced their partnership for distribution of memory and storage components in the Industrial Sector.

Aaeon launches BOXER-8640AI Embedded BOX PCs Powered by New NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin.

Rich I/O including 4x Gigabit PoE ports packed into a compact device  200 Terra Operations per second of INT 8 compute performance   Latest JetPack 5.0 software development kit, makes application development easier and faster.  The BOXER-8640AI is Aaeon’s latest rugge...

Impulse announce new partnership with Allxon

Allxon and Impulse Embedded Announce Distribution Partnership Enabling Remote Device Management Solutions for Nvidia Jetson, x86 and ARM Computer Architectures.

Top 5 Industrial Computing and IoT Products of 2021

It’s been a tough year for industrial computing manufacturers. The global IC shortage has impacted lead times for established product lines and has caused significant challenges for new product development. Nevertheless our manufacturing partners have been busy releasing a steady flow of innov...

The Price of your Industrial Computer System in 2022

For system integrators and OEMs who use industrial computers or IIoT devices in their systems it’s a safe bet that many will have seen price increases in their supply chain recently.

5 Examples of Embedded Computers

An Embedded Computer is a PC that is designed into another machine, device, or enclosure to form part of a complete unit. From the simple control of a roadside sign, to rolling-stock error logging on a national rail network, Embedded Computers are as versatile as their applications are varied. Their...

MXM GPUs Bring Intelligent Video Analytics to the Edge

Imagine a rail operator sitting behind a bank of monitors overseeing a level crossing, or a team of security professionals in an airport checking for abandoned bags. Video Analytics have been around for over half a century, but what is changing is the way that the video is analysed.

An Overview of M.2 Sockets and Modules

It’s been eight years since Intel launched the M.2 expansion form factor, introduced as the successor to the Mini PCIe specification, but anyone in the industrial and commercial computing sectors could be forgiven for not knowing exactly what features actually define an M.2 socket. Here we loo...

UNO-148 Scalable Tiger Lake DIN-Rail Control PC

Features low-power yet high-performance 11th Gen Tiger Lake Intel Core processors 2kV isolated I/O and wide input voltage ideal for industrial control applications 2.5GigE LAN supports Intel Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) for real-time, low latency communications The UNO-148 joins Advant...

SPC-6000 - Configurable Elkhart Lake Embedded Computer

Latest ultra-low power (just 12W TDP) Quad-core Intel Atom x6425RE Elkhart Lake processor VHub AIoT Solution Service supports OpenVINO based AI accelerator and Edge AI applications 2.5GigE LAN supports Intel Time Coordinated Computing (TCC) & Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) The S...

Windows 11 and Embedded Systems – What You Should Know

If you’re reading this after October 5th 2021, then Microsoft’s new Windows 11 operating system should be available to download. Except for long-term service channel releases (LTSC), it will be a free upgrade for existing Windows 10 users (which may go some way to explaining why the lea...

5 Reasons System Integrators Choose Professional-grade GPUs Over Consumer-grade

While it’s not possible to process the most complex AI functions at the edge, modern GPUs have enabled embedded computer systems to operate multiple sensors and cameras to efficiently perform inference right at the edge, minimising latency between input and action — a vital step forward ...

What is an embedded computer?

An embedded computer/embedded PC is a dedicated computer system that forms an integral part of a larger machine or system. In contrast to an ordinary desktop computer, an embedded computer is generally designed or purposed for a single purpose. Where enterprise IT equipment in a manufacturing enviro...

Ultra-compact box PCs featuring Intel Elkhart Lake 10nm Atom processors

Elkhart Lake processors give 80% performance increase over previous Apollo Lake Atom processors POC-40 has a footprint similar to the size of a credit card, but still provides rich I/O POC-400 is DIN-rail mountable, with two 4K DisplayPort interfaces and internal M.2 E-key socket Neousys' ...