AIMB-234 – Mini-ITX Motherboard Intel Core Ultra Series 3 by Advantech

The AIMB-234 from Advantech is a compact Mini-ITX industrial motherboard designed for high-performance embedded computing applications. Built around Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors codenamed Panther Lake, this motherboard delivers exceptional processing power with CPU options ranging from the 8-core 325 to the 16-core 386H, offering maximum frequencies up to 4.8GHz and configurable 25W TDP for thermal flexibility. The integrated NPU5 provides dedicated AI acceleration with 50 TOPS performance, making it ideal for edge AI and machine vision applications without requiring additional accelerator cards. Graphics capabilities are equally impressive with the Xe3-based Intel Arc GPU supporting up to 12 Xe-cores, enabling four independent 4K displays through HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, eDP, and LVDS interfaces simultaneously. Memory support extends to 128GB of dual-channel DDR5-7200MT/s using CSODIMM modules with In-Band ECC for data integrity. The AIMB-234 offers comprehensive expansion options including a PCIe Gen5 x8 slot for high-bandwidth peripherals, an M.2 M-Key slot supporting PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe SSDs, an M.2 B-Key slot for 4G LTE modules or Hailo AI accelerators, and an M.2 E-Key slot for WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. Dual Intel I226 2.5GbE controllers provide robust networking, while USB4 with DisplayPort Alt Mode, USB 3.2 Gen2, and multiple serial ports including RS-232/422/485 ensure versatile connectivity. The board includes TPM 2.0 security, watchdog timer, 8-bit GPIO, and operates across 0-60°C with 12-24V DC input. Targeting industrial automation, machine vision, digital signage, and edge computing deployments, the AIMB-234 combines cutting-edge performance with industrial reliability. Available from Recab, your Nordic partner for Advantech industrial motherboard solutions.