Kontron has announced the imminent launch of a new
embedded mini PC that will take the form of the Kontron KBox B-201-CFL which
will be equipped with a choice of powerful 8th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7
processors any small form factor measuring just 190 x 60 x 190 mm.
The outer casing of the mini PC is constructed from
hot-dip zinc coated mild steel sheet (EN10215) and aluminium enabling it to be
operated from 0 to 45° C. Features of the many PCs include a DisplayPort V1.2,
which can operate up to four displays as well as a DVI-D connector.Connectivity
on the mini PC takes the form of three USB 2.0, two USB 3.0, two USB 3.1 Gen 1
ports and two Ethernet ports 10/100/1000MBit/s (WoL) are available. The
existing RS-232 interface can be used, for example, to connect POS terminals
and measuring instruments.
Storage on the Box PC can optionally be equipped
with a Mini PCIe plug-in card in half-size format and a M.2 SSD (2260/2242), or
a Mini PCIe plug-in card in full-size format in combination with a M.2 SSD
(82242). The Kontron KBox B-201-CFL supports Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB or
Yocto Linux operating systems.
Features of the Kontron KBox B-201-CFL include :
– High processing capability: 8th Gen Intel Core
i7/i5/i3
– Small form factor with mITX motherboard
– Removable 2,5” SSD
– Low noise design, max 34 dB(A)
– Various mounting options: desktop, directly behind
a monitor
Unfortunately, no information on pricing has been
released as yet. For more details jump over to the official product page.