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SOM-5897 – 6th Gen Intel Xeon/Core COM Express Module by Advantech

The Advantech SOM-5897 is a COM Express Basic Type 6 module featuring 6th Generation Intel Xeon, Core i7/i5/i3, and Celeron processors with QM170 or CM236 chipsets. It supports dual-channel DDR4 2133 memory up to 32GB, Intel Gen 9 HD Graphics P530, and extensive I/O including 8 PCIe x1 Gen3 lanes, 4 SATA III ports, 4 USB 3.0, and 8 USB 2.0 ports. With optional TPM 2.0 security, extended temperature variants from -40 to 85°C, and support for triple display configurations, this module delivers high-performance computing for demanding embedded applications. Available from Recab, your Nordic partner for Advantech Computer on Module solutions.

manufacturer

Advantech

product model

SOM-5897

Overview

The Advantech SOM-5897 is a high-performance COM Express Basic Type 6 module designed for demanding embedded computing applications requiring powerful processing capabilities and flexible expansion options. Built on 6th Generation Intel Skylake-H architecture, this module offers processor options ranging from dual-core Celeron G3900E to quad-core Intel Xeon E3-1505M V5 with ECC memory support, addressing diverse performance requirements from cost-effective industrial systems to mission-critical applications requiring error-correcting memory. The SOM-5897 features Intel Gen 9 HD Graphics P530 with hardware acceleration for H.265/HEVC and H.264 encoding and decoding, supporting up to triple simultaneous displays through VGA, dual-channel LVDS, and two DDI ports configurable as HDMI 1.4, DVI, or DisplayPort 1.2. Resolution capabilities extend to 4K at 4096×2304 via DisplayPort, making it suitable for digital signage, medical imaging, and industrial visualization applications. Connectivity options are comprehensive, with one PCIe x16 lane configurable as dual x8 or x8 plus dual x4, eight PCIe x1 Gen3 lanes, Intel I219 Gigabit Ethernet, four SATA III ports at 6Gb/s, four USB 3.0 and eight USB 2.0 ports. The module includes Intel HD Audio interface, SMBus, I2C, SPI, 8-bit GPIO, dual COM ports, and support for optional TPM 2.0 security via Infineon SLB9665 chip. With operating temperature ranges from standard 0 to 60°C to extended -40 to 85°C variants, the SOM-5897 serves industrial automation, transportation, defense, medical equipment, and critical infrastructure applications requiring reliable long-term operation in challenging environments. Available from Recab, your Nordic partner for Advantech Computer on Module solutions.
Expandable, Flexible I/O, High Performance, Modular, Wide Temperature

Key highlights

Features

  • Supports 6th Generation Intel Xeon, Core i7/i5/i3, and Celeron processors with up to 45W TDP
  • Dual-channel DDR4 2133 memory with maximum capacity of 32GB and optional ECC support
  • Intel Gen 9 HD Graphics P530 supporting triple display and 4K resolution output
  • Flexible PCIe x16 expansion configurable as single x16, dual x8, or x8 plus dual x4
  • Extended temperature variant available operating from minus 40 to 85 degrees Celsius
  • Optional TPM 2.0 security module using Infineon SLB9665 for hardware-based protection

Specifications

Form-Factor COM Express Basic Module
Pin-out Type COM Express R2.1 Type 6 pin out
Processor Options i7-6820EQ, i7-6822EQ, i5-6440EQ, i5-6442EQ, i3-6100E, i3-6102E, G3900E, E3-1505M V5, E3-1505L V5
Chipset Core with QM170; Xeon with CM236
Memory Dual Channel DDR4 2133, up to 32GB
Graphics Controller Intel Gen 9 Intel HD Graphics P530
PCI Express x16 1 PCIe x16 configurable to 1 x16, 2 x8, 1 x8 + 2 x4
PCI Express x1 8 PCIe x1 Gen3, configurable to x4 or x2
Ethernet Controller Intel i219, 10/100/1000 Mbps
SATA 4 SATAIII 6.0Gb/s
USB 4 USB 3.0, 8 USB 2.0
Supply Voltage Vin: 8.5V ~ 20V; VSB: 5V ±5%
Operating Temperature Standard: 0 ~ 60°C, Extended: -40 ~ 85°C
Dimensions 125 x 95 mm (4.92" x 3.74")
TPM Optional TPM2.0 (Infineon SLB9665)

Applications

  • Industrial automation systems requiring high-performance embedded computing
  • Medical imaging and diagnostic equipment with multi-display requirements
  • Transportation and railway onboard computing and control systems
  • Defense and mission-critical embedded computing applications

Resources

Datasheet

https://recab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SOM-5897_DS12032520251203194307.pdf