What is the IPC964A and its primary applications? + The IPC964A is a high-performance modular industrial edge computer designed for AI, vision inspection, automated optical inspection (AOI), factory automation, and mission-critical industrial applications. It allows flexible expansion with GPU, I/O, and motion add-on cards.
Which processors and performance capabilities does it support? + It supports the 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processors (Alder Lake-S) with the Intel® Q670E chipset from Intel Corporation, delivering up to 200W power for add-on cards, enabling GPU acceleration and high-performance AI or automation workloads.
How is storage and memory managed? + The IPC964A supports dual DDR5 4800/4000 SO-DIMM up to 64GB, two 2.5” HDD/SSD with Intel® RST support, an optional M.2 Key M 2280 socket, and Intel® VMD for enterprise-grade NVMe SSD management, providing ample storage for high-volume industrial data.
What are its connectivity and expansion options? + The IPC964A offers modular expansion, including an optional I/O module slot (AX93511, AX93512, AX93516, AX93519, or MIO160), four PCIe/PCI slots for high-performance GPU, motion, or vision cards, an M.2 Key B slot for 5G, an M.2 Key E slot for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or LTE, and an M.2 Key M slot for NVMe SSD. It also provides a rich array of I/O interfaces, including 2.5GbE and GbE LAN ports, RS-232/422/485, USB 3.2 Gen2x1, USB 2.0, DisplayPort++, HDMI, DVI-D, audio, DC input, and ignition control.
Is it rugged and secure enough for industrial environments? + Yes. The IPC964A is EN 61000-6-2 certified, supports wide operating temperatures (-20°C to +60°C), and provides intelligent power management for ACC ignition, USB power, and remote control. Security is strengthened with TPM 2.0 for secure data encryption.
What advanced features make it suitable for industrial edge deployments? + The IPC964A supports modular I/O and PCIe/PCI expansion, 5G connectivity, GPU acceleration, rich storage options, and intelligent power management, making it ideal for flexible, scalable, and high-performance industrial edge computing in AI, vision, and automation.