Progressive IoT Computing with RISC Technology

Advantech has released the UBC-220, a compact, high capability, connective indoor computing gateway device. It is equipped with a Freescale ARM Cortex-A9 i.MX6 Dual Lite 1GHz processor, with 1Gbyte of onboard memory, and 4Gbyte of eMMC flash memory storage. Featuring dual display support for 1080P HDMI and single-channel LVDS, UBC-220 is suited for HMI and digital signage.

With USB 2.0 and OTG expansion compatibility, as well as gigabyte Ethernet and dual mini-PCIe slots for optional Wi-Fi and 3G modules, the box computer has the connectivity to bridge multiple devices in the same network.

Furthermore, the palm-sized UBC-220 supports various mounting methods including VESA, DIN rail, and flexible wall mounting. With the specially designed VESA bracket, UBC-220 can be integrated with Advantech openframe monitors to provide a fanless standalone system that supports device management for complex IoT infrastructures.

The UBC-220 is equipped with embedded Linux and provides Yocto Linux as an optional design-in service. The unit is said to offer a stable hardware platform to enable designers to develop their own apps.