iBASE IB996 full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU card features Intel Q670E chipset, supports 12th to 14th Gen Intel Core desktop processors

The iBASE IB996 full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU card, built on the Intel Q670E chipset, supports 12th to 14th Gen Intel Core desktop processors. It is designed for industrial and embedded applications with dual 2.5GbE LAN, DDR5 support, and extensive I/O options including PCI and PCIe x16 interfaces.

We haven’t covered this type of card on CNX Software before, so some basic explanations are needed. PICMG 1.3, or SHB Express, is an industrial standard for System Host Boards (SHBs) supporting PCIe, PCI, and PCI-X interfaces first ratified in 2005 (PCIMG 1.0). It uses a backplane to separate the processing unit from I/O, enabling modular design and easy integration. Commonly used in industrial automation, medical systems, and embedded computing, it ensures compatibility and scalability for high-performance applications.

iBASE IB996 CPU card specifications:

• Supported SoC – 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Intel Core i9/i7/i5/i3 desktop processors (LGA1700 socket) based on the Raptor Lake-S Refresh platform and with Intel Xe graphics
• Chipset – Intel Q670E PCH
• Memory – 2x DDR5-5600MHz U-DIMM slots supporting up to 64GB, Non-ECC
• Storage
  • 5x SATA III
  • 1x M.2 2280 M-Key socket for NVMe support
• Video output – Supports DVI-I, DVI-D, 24-bit dual channel LVDS
• Audio – Intel PCH integrated HD audio with Realtek ALC888S codec
• Networking
  • 2.5GbE RJ45 port via Intel i226LM controller
  • 2.5GbE RJ45 port via Intel i226V controller
  • M.2 E-key 2230 socket supporting CNVi (WiFi)
• USB
  • 1x USB 2.0 via M.2 E-Key
  • 6x USB 3.2 on board
  • 1x USB 3.2 on edge IO
  • 1x USB 3.2 Type-A on board (vertical type)
• Serial port
  • 1x RS232/422/485 via COM header
  • 3x RS232 via COM headers
• User input/output
  • 1x PS/2 keyboard/mouse
  • 1x Printer Port
• Security – Support dTPM 2.0
• Expansion
  • 4x PCI
  • 4x PCIe (x1) or 1x PCIe (x4)
  • 1x PCIe (x16) from the backplane
  • Digital I/O (4-in/4-out)
• Misc
  • Remote Management – Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT 16.1)
  • AMI BIOS
  • 256 levels Watchdog timer
  • H/W Monitor
• Power – TBD via PCIe interface
• Dimension – 338 x 126mm as per PCIMG 1.3 standard
• Temperature Range
  • Operating: 0°C to 60°C
  • Storage: -20°C to 80°C
• Humidity – Up to 90% (non-condensing at 60°C)

The company has not specified any operating systems for the iBASE IB996 CPU Card, but the company has released a 2.4GB zipped drivers file with Windows XP to Windows 11 drivers. No pricing information has been provided, but more details are available on the product page.

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