Kontron presents Single Board Computer 3.5”-SBC-PTL with Intel® CoreTM Ultra processors (code name ‘Panther Lake’)

Ismaning, Germany, January 6, 2026 – Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), is excited to present the new 3.5”-SBC-PTL at CES in Las Vegas (January 6-9, 2026). The latest generation of its 3.5”-SBC product family is based on brand-new Intel® CoreTM Ultra processors (code name ‘Panther Lake’). The new Single Board Computer delivers a powerful, energy-efficient solution for demanding AI applications and addresses the specific requirements of the industrial edge, enabling direct processing of image data, generating insights, and making autonomous decisions without the need for cloud connectivity or associated latency. Samples will be available to customers in Q2/2026.
 
The 3.5”-SBC-PTL leverages innovative computing architecture, based on Intel® CoreTM Ultra processors (series 3) which support up to 16 cores, an integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for energy-efficient AI inference, and up to 12 Xe GPU cores for high-performance AI (up to 180 TOPS) and video analytics. This hybrid architecture provides the flexibility to run complex, parallel AI pipelines efficiently — all without the need for a separate GPU. As a result, AI workloads can be processed directly at the data source, significantly reducing latency and overcoming connectivity barriers.
 
With integrated Intel® Xe Matrix Extensions (Intel® XMX) and specific OpenVINOTM optimizations the 3.5”-SBC-PTL further boosts the performance of each compute engine. In addition, up to four concurrent 6K displays can be driven, enabling high-detail visual outputs.
 
Enhanced Scalability

The board incorporates two DDR5 SO-DIMM sockets (up to 7200 MHz) and 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (2x Type A, 1x Type C), 2x USB 2.0 (1x Type A). The 3.5”-SBC-PTL features 2.5 GbE with TSN and dTPM 2.0 support ensuring real-time, low-latency communication within and between systems, critical for real-time AI processing.
 
The 3.5”-SBC-PTL offers three M.2 slots for SSD, WLAN, Bluetooth, WWAN, and other expansions. Finally, the board supports a board-to-board connector and a board-to-wire connector, providing additional I/O ports and extra graphics / AI acceleration card(s) respectively without the restriction of small form factors.

Rugged and Secure

Designed for harsh environments, the 3.5”-SBC-PTL supports a wide input voltage range (9V to 36V) and integrates a TPM 2.0 security chip for enhanced hardware-level security, protecting user data, network access, and ensuring operational integrity against cyber threats. Some variants are designed for continuous operation (24/7) under harsh operating conditions and on high system load. 
Different versions are available for both industrial temperature ranges (-40 °C to 85 °C) and commercial temperature ranges (0 °C to 60 °C).

Long-Term Availability

3.5”-SBC-PTL ensures an extended long-term availability of up to 10 years from the release date, due to embedded key components and is CE, FCC, ICES, UKCA & UR (UL Recognized) compliant.
 
Powerful and Secure AI Applications Out of the Box

At CES 2026 Kontron is going to present a powerful industrial Box PC also based on latest Intel® CoreTM Ultra processors. The new ‘KBox A-151-PTL’ is specially designed for AI workflows at the industrial edge and comes with a seamless security ecosystem (‘KontronAIShield’) that detects threats, protects data, and ensures compliance - keeping infrastructures secure and resilient against cyberattacks.
 
Samples of the KBox A-151-PTL will be available after main board release.

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Further Information:

For more information, please visit: https://www.kontron.com/en/products/3.5--sbc-ptl/p188829

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Kontron AG (www.kontron.com, ISIN AT0000A0E9W5, WKN A0X9EJ, KTN) is a leading IoT technology company. For more than 20 years, Kontron has been supporting companies from a wide range of industries to achieve their business goals with intelligent solutions. From automated industrial operations, smarter and safer transport to advanced communications, connectivity, medical, and energy solutions, the company delivers technologies that add value for its customers. With the acquisition of Katek SE in early 2024, Kontron significantly strengthens its portfolio with the new GreenTec division, focusing on solar energy and eMobility, and grows to around 7,000 employees in over 20 countries worldwide. Kontron is listed on the SDAX® and TecDAX® of the German Stock Exchange.

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