Portwell WEBS-21J0-ASL - A rugged embedded system with Intel Atom x7000RE Nano-ITX motherboard and Hailo-8 AI accelerator

Portwell’s WEBS-21J0-ASL is a fanless, rugged embedded system with a Nano-ITX motherboard powered by an Intel Atom x7000RE Series processor and optimized for industrial IoT applications. It features two 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports, dual 4K display support (DP/HDMI), and a serial port as well as M.2 E and B Key sockets for wireless and storage expansion.

Designed for harsh environments, the WEBS-21J0-ASL operates in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 60°C. The system is equipped with DDR4 SO-DIMM memory (up to 16GB and 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. It has passed vibration and shock tests for durability in rugged applications making it suitable for a wide range of industrial and automation systems.

The WEBS-21J0-ASL also supports optional integration with the Hailo-8 AI acceleration module delivering up to 26 TOPS of AI performance for applications requiring advanced AI capabilities. This makes it an ideal solution for robotics, medical equipment, outdoor gateways, and digital signage, particularly in scenarios that demand high computing power and 3D video or image processing.

Portwell WEBS-21J0-ASL Specifications:

Motherboard – Portwell NANO-6064-ASL
- CPU
  - Amstom Lake
    - Intel Atom x7211RE dual-core processor with 6MB cache, 16EU Intel UHD graphics; 6W TDP
    - Intel Atom x7213RE dual-core processor with 6MB cache, 16EU Intel UHD graphics; 9W TDP
    - Intel Atom x7433RE quad-core processor with 6MB cache, 32EU Intel UHD graphics; 9W TDP
    - Intel Atom x7835RE octa-core processor with 6MB cache, 32EU Intel UHD graphics; 12W TDP
  - Alder Lake-N
    - Intel Atom x7211E, dual-core, 1.0GHz, 16EU Intel UHD Graphics, TCC, 6W, EUC
    - Intel Atom x7213E, dual-core, 1.7GHz, 16EU Intel UHD Graphics, TCC, 10W, EUC
    - Intel Atom x7425E quad-core processor up to 3.4 GHz with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel UHD Graphics; TDP: 12W
    - Intel Core i3-N305 octa-core processor up to 3.8 GHz with 6MB cache, 32EU Intel UHD Graphics; TDP: 15W
AI accelerator – M.2 Hailo-8 module delivering up to 26 TOPS (optional)
Memory – Up to 16GB DDR4 3200MT/s via SO-DIMM with support for In-Band ECC (IBECC) in specific SKUs
Storage
- SATA III port
- M.2 B key 2280 (SATA III) socket
Video
- HDMI 2.0b, 4096×2160 @ 60Hz
- DP 1.4, 4096×2304 @ 60Hz
- Dual 4K display support
Audio – Audio Jack with Line-out through Realtek ALC897 Audio controller
Network – 2x 2.5GbE jacks via Intel I226-IT controllers
USB
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
- 2x extra USB 3.2 Gen 2 (optional)
Serial – 1x RS-232/422/485 port (selectable via BIOS)
Expansion
- M.2 E Key 2230 socket
- M.2 B Key 3052+2280 socket (shared with M.2 2280 SATA III socket)
Misc
- Programmable Watchdog Timer
- Power button
- Antenna connector hole for wireless module
- Hardware monitoring (CPU & system temperature, voltages)
- TPM 2.0 on board
Power Supply – 12V DC-in
Environment
- Operating Temperature: -20 to 60°C
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
- Relative Humidity – 95% @ 40°C, non-condensing
- Operating Vibration
  - System – 3Grms/10~500Hz, IEC 60068-2-6
  - Wall mount – 3Grms/10~500Hz, IEC 60068-2-6
  - Din Rail – 3Grms/10~500Hz, IEC 60068-2-6
- Operating Shock
  - System – 50G, 11 msec, IEC 60068-2-27
  - Wall mount – 15G, 11 msec, IEC 60068-2-27
  - Din Rail – 15G, 11 msec, IEC 60068-2-27
Dimension and weight – 150x 150 x 66 mm | 1.4 kg

We previously covered the Nano-ITX motherboard used in this embedded system: the Portwell NANO-6064-ASL. We’ve also written about various Nano-ITX boards and SoMs featuring Amston Lake SoCs, such as the ASRock SBC-262M-WT, conga-SA8 SMARC modules, and ADLINK Atom x7000RE & x7000C COM Express and SMARC 2.1 modules.

The system supports various operating systems, including Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 (64-bit), Yocto YP 4.0 LTS (64-bit), Ubuntu 22.04, and Red Hat 8.8.

The WEBS-21J0-ASL package includes the fanless embedded system, an optional 65W AC/DC power adapter featuring a DC plug and screw, and various accessories. As of now, the company has not provided pricing details. For additional details, including the datasheet and user manual, you can visit Portwell’s product page.

Sayantan Nandy

Sayantan Nandy, an electronics engineer with over four years of hands-on experience in PCB design, circuit development and power electronics, is proficient in EAGLE CAD, Ki-Cad, and Altium. He has a proven track record of delivering efficient and effective systems. His expertise extends from R&D, and prototyping to production support, making him a valuable asset to any engineering team.