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The convergence of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Edge Computing is transforming the landscape of industrial hardware. In this rapidly evolving environment, the focus has shifted from raw performance to achieving a critical balance of energy efficiency, reliability, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
Industrial applications now demand a compact, stable, and power-efficient solution: the low power consumption industrial mini-ITX board. This article explores the key challenges faced in industrial deployment and highlights how the GIFA N150 Motherboard, powered by the Intel® Processor N150, meets these needs, forming the foundation for next-generation IIoT gateways and edge devices.
The convergence of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Edge Computing is transforming the landscape of industrial hardware. In this rapidly evolving environment, the focus has shifted from raw performance to achieving a critical balance of energy efficiency, reliability, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
For system integrators (SIs) and design engineers, a motherboard’s power profile is a key factor in determining project feasibility and long-term maintenance costs.
The Challenge: Industrial control cabinets or outdoor enclosures often lack active cooling and operate within wide temperature ranges. If motherboard power consumption exceeds 15W, achieving a fanless industrial motherboard design becomes difficult, requiring oversized heat sinks that increase both cost and complexity.
The Solution: The GIFA N150 Motherboard, powered by the Intel® Processor N150, features an ultra-low Thermal Design Power (TDP). This ensures optimal energy efficiency while allowing the board to easily pass stringent wide temperature tests. It guarantees stable performance in environments ranging from -20°C to +60°C, making it ideal for applications such as Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and outdoor industrial units.
The Pain Point: As sensor data grows exponentially, traditional Gigabit Ethernet connections often become bottlenecks. Single-port solutions fail to provide the necessary redundancy for mission-critical operations in IIoT applications.
The Solution: The GIFA N150 Motherboard is equipped with 2×Intel® I226-V 2.5G LAN ports. This enables high-speed data transmission and provides dual-network redundancy, ensuring 99.99% uptime in demanding industrial environments. With this configuration, production halts due to network failure can be avoided, ensuring reliable real-time data transmission in factory floors or remote installations.
How does the GIFA N150 Motherboard maintain high performance while adhering to strict low-power budgets?
CPU Efficiency: The Intel® Processor N150 utilizes Alder Lake-N architecture, which prioritizes Efficiency Cores (E-Cores) to deliver an optimal Performance-per-Watt Ratio (PPR). This architecture enables the board to efficiently handle Edge AI inference and complex logic control tasks while keeping power consumption to a minimum.
DDR5 Memory Advantage: The motherboard supports 1×DDR5 4800 SO-DIMM (up to 16GB). DDR5 operates at a lower voltage (1.1V) compared to DDR4, which maximizes the bandwidth for fast data processing while minimizing the overall power draw of the memory subsystem—an important consideration for low-power industrial mini-ITX boards. This combination ensures quick data throughput without compromising power efficiency.
Triple Display Cost Efficiency: The board offers HDMI, DisplayPort (DP), and USB Type-C interfaces, supporting Triple Independent Displays. This integration simplifies hardware design and reduces the Bill of Materials (BOM) cost in applications such as Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) and KIOSK systems. By eliminating the need for additional external graphics solutions, the GIFA N150 lowers overall system costs while offering a versatile display setup.
High-Speed Storage: The M.2 Key-M 2280 interface supports NVMe SSDs, enabling quick system boot-up times and reliable data logging. This is particularly crucial for applications that require high-frequency data recording or machine vision, where data integrity and fast retrieval are essential.
The GIFA N150 Motherboard is an ideal solution for industries that require low power consumption, high data throughput, and long-term reliability. Powered by the Intel® Processor N150 and supported by DDR5 memory, it offers a robust foundation for IIoT gateways and edge computing systems. With features like dual 2.5G LAN ports, a fanless design, and industrial-grade durability, the GIFA N150 is engineered to withstand the challenges of modern industrial environments.
For system integrators and engineers focused on reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), enhancing system stability, and achieving optimal performance across diverse industrial applications, the GIFA N150 provides the reliability and efficiency required for mission-critical operations.
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