DFI RPP051 is a 2.5-inch Pico-ITX SBC built around 13th Gen Intel Core processors ranging from the dual-core Intel Processor U300E to the 10-core Intel Core i7-1365UE. It supports up to 32GB DDR5 SO-DIMM memory and accommodates M.2 NVMe and SATA storage devices. Connectivity options include a 2.5GbE LAN port, DP++ and eDP display interfaces, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and USB 2.0 ports, RS-232/422/485 interfaces, along with I2C and GPIO for expansion.
The DFI RPP051 first came to our attention while covering the AAEON PICO-RAP4 which is also an SBC with a Pico-ITX form factor, we have also written about many x86 and Arm Pico-ITX boards including AAEON PICO-MTU4, the AAEON RICO-3568, the GIGAIPC PICO-N97A and many other feel free to check them out if you are looking for compact and powerful SBCs.
DFI RPP051 Pico-ITX SBC Specification
- 13th gen Raptor Lake SoC (one or the other)
- Intel Core i7-1365UE 10C/12T Processor, with base frequency of 1.7GHz and max turbo frequency 4.9GHz, TDP 15W
- Intel Core i5-1354P 10C/12T Processor, with base frequency of 1.4GHz and max turbo frequency 4.6GHz, TDP 15W
- Intel Core i3-1315UE 6C/8T Processor, with base frequency of 1.2GHz and max turbo frequency 4.5GHz, TDP 15W
- Intel Processor U300E 5C/7T, with base frequency of 1.1GHz and max turbo frequency 4.3GHz, TDP 15W
- System Memory – Up to 32GB single-channel DDR5 with one 262-pin SODIMM slot
- BIOS – AMI SPI 256Mbit
- Storage – 1x M.2 B key 3042/2242 for storage (PCIe x2/USB 2.0/SATA 3.0)
- Video Output
- 1x DP++ up to 4096×2304 at 60Hz
- 1x eDP up to 4096×2160 at 120Hz
- Audio – 1x Line-out/Mic-in via Realtek ALC888S-VD2-GR
- Networking
- 2.5 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet via Intel I226IT/LM controller (only Core i7/i5 supports iAMT)
- Optional WiFi and Bluetooth via M.2 E-Key socket
- Optional 4G LTE or 5G module via M.2 B-Key socket and Nano SIM slot
- USB
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port
- 2x USB 2.0 via onboard header
- Serial Port – 1x RS-232/422/485 (1.27mm pitch)
- Security – fTPM 2.0
- Expansion
- 1x M.2 E key 2230 (PCIe x1/USB 2.0)
- 1x M.2 B key 3042/2242 for storage (PCIe x2/USB 2.0/SATA 3.0)
- 1x M.2 B key 3042/2242 for 5G/LTE module (PCIe x1/USB 3.2 Gen1/SATA 3.0), with one Nano SIM slot
- 8-bit DIO
- 1x SPI, 1x SMBus
- Misc – Watchdog timer (Programmable via software from 1 to 255 seconds)
- Power Supply
- Single 12V +/-10% DC via 2-pin Terminal Block
- Power Consumption:
- Typical – 1365UE: 12V @ 0.7A (8.4 Watts)
- Max – 1356UE: 12V @ 5.58A (66.96 Watts)
- RTC Battery – CR2032 Coin Cell
- Dimensions – 100 x 72mm (Pico-ITX form factor)
- Environment
- Temperature Range
- Operating
- Core i7-1365UE: -5 to 65°C
- Core i3-1354P: -30 to 80°C
- Storage – -40 to 85°C
- Operating
- Humidity – 5% to 90% RH
- Temperature Range
- MTBF:
- 1365UE: 621,170 hrs @ 25°C; 428,483 hrs @ 45°C; 268,117 hrs @ 65°C
- Calculation method: Telcordia Issue 4
- Environment: GB, GC – Ground Benign, Controlled Environment
- EMC – CE, FCC Class B, RoHS, UKCA
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The company mentions that the board supports Windows 10, Windows 11, and Linux but while searching on the official download center I couldn’t find drivers for Linux. You can also find datasheets, User’s Manual, and a list of certifications on the same page.
The DFI RPP051 Pico-ITX SBC comes in seven different versions for various industrial and non-industrial uses and Currently, DFI has only released pricing for three models with 13th Gen Raptor Lake processors: the Core i3-1315UE model at $620, the mid-range Core i5-1345UE model at $891, and the high-end Core i7-1365UE model at $1,128. You can check out pricing and other details on their e-store page.
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