Avnet MSC C10M-ALN – A COM Express Type 10 Mini Module with Intel Alder Lake-N CPU, LPDDR5 memory

Avnet MSC C10M-ALN is a COM Express Type 10 module powered by the Alder Lake-N family of processors including the Intel Core i3, Intel Atom x7000E, and Intel Processor N-Series. The design allows for easy adaptation of applications between various Intel CPU models, ensuring compatibility across different performance and power needs.

The module supports up to 16GB LPDDR5 memory with optional In-Band Error Correcting Code(IBECC), eMMC 5.1 storage, and features an Intel i226 2.5GbE controller. It can handle up to two 4K displays through DDI and eDP video outputs, ten USB ports including USB 3.2 Gen 2, and four PCI Express Gen 3 x1 slots for expanded connectivity options.

Avnet MSC C10M-ALN Com Express Module Specification:

• Alder Lake-N SoC (one or the other)
  • Intel Core i3-N305, eight-core, 1.0GHz/1.8GHz, 32EU Intel UHD Graphics, 9/15W, PUC (PC Client Use Conditions)
  • Intel Atom x7425E, four-core, 1.5GHz, 24EU Intel UHD Graphics, TCC, 12W, EUC (Embedded Use Conditions)
  • Intel Atom x7213E, two-core, 1.7GHz, 16EU Intel UHD Graphics, TCC, 10W, EUC
  • Intel Atom x7211E, two-core, 1.0GHz, 16EU Intel UHD Graphics, TCC, 6W, EUC
  • Intel Processor N200, quad-core, 1.0GHz, 32EU Intel UHD Graphics, 6W, PUC
  • Intel Processor N97, quad-core, 2.0GHz, 24EU Intel UHD Graphics, 12W, PUC
  • Intel Processor N50, dual-core, 1.0GHZ, 16EU Intel UHD Graphics, 6W, PUC
• Memory – Up to 16GB LPDDR5 SDRAM, up to 4800MT/s (soldered since LPDDR does not work on SO-DIMM) IBECC (only Atom SKUs)
• Storage
  • Up to 256GB eMMC flash
  • 2x SATA 6Gb/s interfaces
• Display Controller – Integrated  (Gen12) with up to 32 execution units (EU)
• Display Interfaces
  • 1x Digital Display Interface (DP, HDMI)
  • 1x Embedded DisplayPort (on variants without LVDS only); LVDS 24bit, single-channel (not on all variants); max. 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
  • Supports two independent displays
• Audio Interface – High Definition Audio (HD-A)
• Network Interface – 2.5GbE based on Intel i226 controller
• USB Ports
  • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gb/s)
  • 8x USB 2.0
• Serial Interfaces – 2x UARTs
• Security Device – TPM 2.0
• Miscellaneous –
  • Watchdog Timer – Initiates system reset
  • RTC battery – external
  • System Monitoring – voltage, temperature, system fan
  • GPIO, GSPI (COM.0 Rev. 3.1)
• Feature Highlights – Type 10 pin-out
• Firmware – AMI Aptio UEFI
• Power Requirement – Wide range input +5 … +20V, 5V Stby optional, 8W (typ.) up to 17W (typ.)
• Environment
  • Temperature Range – Commercial: 0° to +60°C (operating) -20° to +85°C (storage)
  • Humidity – 5 … 95% (operating, non-condensing); 5 … 95% (storage, non-condensing)
• Dimensions – 84 x 55mm
• Certificates – UL / CE
• Cooling Options
  • Passive heat sink
  • Heat spreader with threaded or non-threaded standoffs
• Carrier – Small carrier board (Mini-ITX) as part of a starter kit.

This module uses the new LPDDR5 instead of LPDDR4 delivering higher bandwidth and lower latency. previously we have seen products like AAEON PICO-ADN4 Pico-ITX SBC, and BOXER-6406-ADN have switched to using LPDDR5 memory from DDR4. The company says this board will support Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC, and Yocto Project (LTS kernel 2021). This makes it great for creating point-of-sales terminals, digital signage controllers, HMI solutions, and medical equipment.

The product page mentions a small carrier board (Mini-ITX) in a starter kit, likely referring to the MSC C10-MB-EV Mini-ITX Evaluation Board. The board works with different COM Express Type 10 modules and has many connectors for easy use. T

The product is not available for purchase at the time of writing but the company indicates that the first samples will be available in Q1 of 2024. more information can be found on the press release page and a few extra tidbits of information may also be found on the products page.

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