Advantech introduces the MIO-5377, a 3.5 “single-board computer with the 12th and 13th generation Intel Core processors. This innovative single-board computer uses Intel’s latest heterogeneous computing design with up to 14 cores /20 threads and a TDP of 28W. The design delivers superior processor performance, supports AI scaling, and takes into account energy efficiency to support numerous applications in robotics and machine vision.

P/E hybrid architecture design provides higher energy efficiency

The new 12th – and 13th-generation Intel Core processors (codenamed Alder Lake-P and Raptor Lake-P) are Intel’s first integrated performance cores (Goldencove; P-core) and Efficiency Core (Gracemont; E-core is known for its combined performance hybrid architecture. P-core is designed to optimize single-threaded performance in compute-intensive workloads such as Core-i series processors, and E-core is designed to handle lower-priority background tasks. This new architecture, which leverages the benefits of both, enables the MIO-5377 to achieve a 20% performance improvement while reducing power consumption by 30% compared to the 11th-generation platform. As a result, the MIO-5377 is able to use a smaller cooling solution, QFCS, or a fanless solution, which makes it better suited for space-constrained robotic applications.

200-566-000-112

New technology enhances data transmission capabilities

The Advantech MIO-5377 is the first 3.5 “motherboard to support DDR5 4800 MHz, up to 64 GB of memory, and support for extended 5 G/Wi-Fi 6. These features reduce data transmission latency and enhance machine vision and connectivity performance in robotics applications. In addition, the MIO-5377 is also the first single board computer to be equipped with a USB 4-port, which further enhances the expansion capability. It has a bandwidth of up to 40 Gbps and supports the connection of Gpus, VPUs and high-resolution 4K cameras. The USB 4 port allows the MIO-5377 to be used as an AI accelerator or for robotics applications through the use of PCIe interfaces.

The MIO-5377 offers six USB 3.2 ports (including one USB 4), one GbE, and one 2.5 GbE, and supports common real-time robot camera interfaces. Similarly, the motherboard supports 4 UART, 2 CANbus and 3 I2C for robot sensors and servo motors. In summary, the MIO-5377 has the three essential elements of AI robot development – a powerful core, a compact design with high energy efficiency, and low latency data transmission and connectivity.