Cincoze DC-1300 is a stackable embedded computer powered by Intel Processor N97 or Core i3-N305 Alder Lake-N SoC

Cincoze DC-1300 is an Intel Processor N97 or Core i3-N305 Alder Lake-N embedded computer designed for smart manufacturing that supports stackable expansion boxes (SEBs) that leverage the built-in dual M.2 B Key slots of the system to support various I/O, CAN Bus, and Fieldbus modules.

The fanless rugged PC supports up to 16GB DDR5 and M.2 and 2.5-inch SATA storage (no NVMe SSD). It features DisplayPort video output, two 2.5GbE ports, four USB Type-A ports, 3.5mm microphone and line-out audio jacks, and two RS232/RS485 DB9 connectors, and additional display, networking, USB, or DIO interfaces can be added through three CMI module on the main unit and four MEC M.2 card through the optional SEB. Designed for industrial applications, the system supports a wide 9 to 48V DC input and up to -40°C to 70°C temperature range without throttling under load.

Cincoze DC-1300 specifications:

• Alder Lake N-series SoC (one or the other)
  • Intel Processor N97 quad-core processor up to 3.6 GHz with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel UHD Graphics @ 1.20 GHz; TDP: 12W
  • Intel Core i3-N305 octa-core processor up to 3.8 GHz with 6MB cache, 32EU Intel UHD Graphics @ 1.25 GHz; TDP: 15W
• System Memory – Up to 16GB DDR5-4800 via SO-DIMM socket; un-buffered and non-ECC type RAM
• Storage
  • M.2 SATA 3.0 SSD shared with M.2 Key B Type 3042/3052 socket
  • 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD or half-slim SSD (SATA 3.0)
• Video Output
  • DisplayPort connector up to 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz (tested up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz)
  • Optional extra display interface via CMI expansion card (VGA, DVI-D, HDMI, or DisplayPort)
• Audio
  • Realtek ALC888 high-definition audio codec
  • 3.5mm Line-out jack
  • 3.5mm Mic-in jack
• Networking
  • 2x 2.5GbE RJ45 port via Intel I225 controllers
  • Optional WiFi and Bluetooth via M.2 socket
  • Optional 4G LTE/5G via M.2 socket and front-accessible dual Nano SIM card socket
  • 2x antenna holes
• USB
  • 2x USB 3.2 Gen2x1 (10Gbps), Type A
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen1x1 (5Gbps), Type A
    1x USB 2.0 (480Mbps), Type A
• Serial – 2x RS-232/422/485 DB9 COM ports with Auto Flow Control (supports 5V/12V)
• Expansion
  • M.2 Key B Type 3042/3052 Socket (PCIe Gen 3×1/ USB3.2 Gen2 x1 / SATA); supports 5G/storage/add-on card expansion
  • M.2 Key B Type 2242 (PCIe Gen 3×1), support add-on card expansion
  • CMI (Combined Multiple I/O) interface for optional Display or I/O Module Expansion
  • CMI Interface for optional I/O Module Expansion
  • CFM (Control Function Module) interface for optional IGN Module Expansion
• Misc
  • AMI BIOS
  • Clear CMOS Switch
  • Reset Button
  • Instant Reboot – 0.2sec Instant Reboot Technology
  • Watchdog Timer
  • Status LED Indicator – Power LED, Storage LED, IGN LED
  • ATX Power On/Off Button
  • AT/ATX Mode Switch
  • Remote Power On/Off via 2-pin terminal block
  • Remote Power LED via 2-pin Terminal Block
• Power Supply – 9V to 48V DC via 3-pin terminal block
• Power Consumption –  Core i3-N305 CPU: up to 49.4W; N97 CPU: up to 35.9W; tested with 100% load, RAM and storage
• Dimensions – 185 x 131 x 56.5 mm (Extruded aluminum with heavy-duty metal)
• Weight – 1.5 Kg
• Safety – Reverse power input, over-voltage protection (51~58V), over current protection (15A)
• MTBF – 520,224 Hours (Database: Telcordia SR-332 Issue 3, Method 1, Case 3)
• Temperature Range
  • Operating under 100% CPU and 2D/3G graphics load (without thermal throttling)
    • 12W TDP N97 processor: -40°C to 70°C
    • 15W TDP Core i3-N305 processor: -40°C to 60°C
  • Storage – -40°C to 70°C
• Relative Humidity
  • Intel N97: 95% RH @ 70C (Non-condensing)
  • Intel Core i3-N305: 95% RH @ 60C (Non-condensing)
• Shock and Vibration – MIL-STD-810H
• EMC – CE, UKCA, FCC, ICES-003 Class A
• EMI
  • CISPR 32 Conducted & Radiated: Class A
  • EN/BS EN 55032 Conducted & Radiated: Class A
  • EN/BS EN IEC 61000-3-2 Harmonic current emissions: Class A
  • EN/BS EN61000-3-3 Voltage fluctuations & flicker
  • FCC 47 CFR Part 15B, ICES-003 Conducted & Radiated: Class A
• EMS
  • EN/IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 4 kV; Air: 8 kV
  • EN/IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1000 MHz: 10 V/m
  • EN/IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: AC Power: 2 kV; DC Power: 1 kV; Signal: 1 kV
  • EN/IEC 61000-4-5 Surges: AC Power: 2 kV; Signal: 1 kV
  • EN/IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 10V (Compliant with the standard when utilizing a shielded ethernet cable.)
  • EN/IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF: 50 Hz, 30A/m
  • EN/IEC 61000-4-11 Voltage Dips & Voltage Interruptions: 1 cycles at 60 Hz
• Industrial Environment – EMC
  • EN/BS/IEC 61000-6-4: 2019 Class A
  • EN/BS/IEC 61000-6-2: 2019

The computer supports wall, side, DIN-Rail, and VESA mounting, and the company highlights that its physical design is fanless, cableless, jumper-less, and unibody. Supported operating systems include Windows 11, Windows 10, and Linux via Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Desktop.

The Intel N97 or Core i3-N305 embedded computer comes with three CMI expansion brackets for display, serial, digital I/Os, and antenna cutout, but you can expand on that with stackable SEB adding “MEC” M.2 cards for more Ethernet, USB 3.0, or serial interfaces.

It’s not the first highly customizable embedded system we’ve covered, since the Vecow TGS-1000 stackable embedded computer offers a similar solution with stackable display, networking, and serial modules, but powered by more powerful Intel Core Ultra Meteor Lake SoCs. Cincoze has made CMI and MEC expansion cards for years, but I believe the SEB (Stackable Expansion Box) has been newly introduced with the DC-1300.

Cincoze did not disclose pricing information, but its embedded systems usually find their way to various online resellers. Further details, including a datasheet with the full list of expansion and drivers, can be found on the product page and in the press release.

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