mITX-APL

With the launch of the new embedded motherboard mITX-APL Kontron is extending its long-term available Mini-ITX portfolio to include a motherboard with the latest generation Intel® ATOM™ processor (formerly codenamed ‘Apollo Lake’). This ‘mini powerhouse’ has been specifically designed for performance-intensive applications and supports the extended temperature range of -25°C to +75°C. With its outstanding graphics performance, the board operates up to three independent displays. Additionally, the Kontron mITX-APL boasts an excellent performance-per-watt ratio and optimized Thermal Design Power (TDP). The ATX-compatible motherboard offers an extensive ecosystem, so that developers can design even the most demanding systems based on standard components.

The mITX-APL is part of the Security Solution Product Line; the motherboard is prepared for Application Protection, License Creation, Delivery, Management and Tracking, Implementation of license models as well as the assignment of privileges and access levels.

The Kontron mITX-APL excels with a wide selection of interfaces. In addition, customer-specific functions can be integrated via standard extension slots such as PCI Express and Mini PCIe as well as Kontron’s own embedded Feature Connector. Additional features such as CAN Bus, eMMC Card, mPCIe slot which supports both mSATA or mPCIe extension target for Industrial Automation application, which further simplifies and accelerates system designs. With its SIM card socket, this motherboard is also suitable for deployment in intelligent, distributed ‘Internet of Things’ for time-to-market applications.

Long-term availability of these boards ensures that OEMs can obtain the same boards for additional or replacement systems, thus, being able to efficiently manage large field deployments.