DFI ASL9A2 COM Express Mini Type 10 module features Intel Atom x7000RE Amston Lake processor

DFI ASL9A2 is a COM Express Mini Type 10 module based on Intel Atom x7000RE Amston Lake processors which are pin-to-pin compatible with the Alder Lake-N Series processors and designed for the embedded market with a wider operating temperature range.

The credit card-sized COM Express Mini module supports up to 16GB LPDDR5 memory, up to 128GB an eMMC flash, and exposes various interfaces such as 2.5GbE, PCIe Gen3, SATA 3.0, DDI and eDP/LVDS for dual display support, ten USB 3.2/2.0, and more.

DFI ASL9A2 specifications:

SoC (one or the other)
- Amston Lake
  - Intel Atom x7211RE dual-core processor @ 1.0 to 3.2 GHz with 6MB cache, 16EU Intel UHD graphics; 6W TDP
  - Intel Atom x7213RE dual-core processor @ 2.0 to 3.4 GHz with 6MB cache, 16EU Intel UHD graphics; 9W TDP
  - Intel Atom x7433RE quad-core processor @ 1.5 to 3.4 GHz with 6MB cache, 32EU Intel UHD graphics; 9W TDP
  - Intel Atom x7835RE octa-core processor @ 1.3 to 3.6 Ghz with 6MB cache, 32EU Intel UHD graphics; 12W TDP
  - Note: GPU supports DX 12.1, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.2 in Windows, Mesa 3D, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.2 in Linux; 4Kp60 encoder and decoder
- Alder Lake-N
  - Intel Atom x7211E, dual-core processor @ 1.0 to 3.2 GHz with 16EU Intel UHD Graphics; 6W TDP
  - Intel Atom x7213E dual-core processor @ 1.7 to 3.2 GHz with 16EU Intel UHD Graphics; 10W TDP
  - Intel Atom x7425E quad-core processor @ 1.5 to 3.4 GHz with 24EU Intel UHD Graphics; 12W 12W
  - Intel Processor N50 dual-core processor @ 1.0 to 3.4 GHz with 16EU Intel HD graphics; 6W TDP
  - Intel Processor N97 quad-core processor @ 2.0 to 3.6 GHz with 24EU Intel UHD Graphics; 12W TDP
  - Intel Processor N200 quad-core processor @ 1.0 to 3.7 GHz with 32EU Intel HD graphics; 6W TDP
  - Intel Core i3-N305 octa-core processor @ 1.0 to 3.8 GHz with 32EU Intel UHD Graphics; 15W TDP
System Memory – Up to 16GB LPDDR5 4800MHz; In-band ECC (IBECC) Supported by all CPU SKUs
Storage
- Optional 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB eMMC 5.1 flash (available upon request)
- 256Mbit SPI flash for AMI BIOS
Networking – Intel I226-IT / I226-LM 2.5GbE controller
Host connector – 220-pin high-density connector
- Storage – 2x SATA 3.0 up to 6 Gbps
- Display
  - Single channel 24-bit LVDS up to 1920×1200 @ 60Hz
  - eDP up to 4096×2160 @ 60Hz (note LVDS and eDP are exclusive)
  - DDI (one of the other)
    - HDMI up to 4096×2160 @ 30Hz
    - DP++ up to 4096×2160 @ 60Hz, 3840×2160 @ 60Hz
  - Dual displays support (DDI + LVDS/eDP)
- Audio – HD audio codec
- Networking – 2.5GbE interface; support for Intel Time Coordinated Computing (Intel TCC) and Time Sensitive Networking (TSN)
- USB
  - 2x USB 3.2 Gen2
  - 8x USB 2.0
- Expansion
  - 4x PCIe Gen 3 x1
  - 1x I2C, 1x SMBus, 1x LPC
  - 1x SNDW (SoundWire); available upon request
  - 1x GSPI
  - 2x UART (TX/RX)
  - 8-bit DIO
Security – dTPM or fTPM (Optional)
Misc – Watchdog Timer
Power Supply
- 4.75V to 20V, 5VSB, VCC_RTC (ATX mode)
- 4.75V to 20V, VCC_RTC (AT mode)
Dimensions – 84 x 55 mm (COM Express Mini); compliant with PICMG COM Express R3.1, Type 10
Temperature Range
- Operating: -5 to 65°C or -40 to 85°C
- Storage: -40 to 85°C
Humidity – 5 to 90% RH (operating and storage)
Certifications – CE, FCC

DFI ASL9A2 COM Express Mini Block diagram — DFI ASL9A2 block diagram

DFI says the ASL9A2 COM Express Mini Atom x7000RE module supports Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 64-bit and Linux using UEFI boot. The Computer-on-Module runs the “Slim Bootloader” open-source boot firmware for Intel x86 widely used in the industrial control field. The company also implemented an optional feature named “Fast Resume & Low Power Standby” which ensures standby power consumption under 1 Watt and hardware resumption within 1 second.

The company expects the module to be integrated into high-performance, low-power, and ruggedized IoT/edge applications requiring continuous 24/7 operation in industrial and defense applications. The ASL9A2 is compatible with the COM335 carrier board and other COM Express Mini Type 10 compliant carrier boards.

COM335 carrier board compatible with Type 6 and Type 10 COM Express modules

The status of the ASL9A2 COM Express Mini Type 10 module is “Preliminary” meaning it’s probably not available just yet, but considering the company just announced the launch of COM it should become available very soon. You’d need to contact DFI for pricing since the company does not typically provide this information publicly. Additional information can be found on the product page.

Thanks to TLS for the tip.

Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft)

Jean-Luc started CNX Software in 2010 as a part-time endeavor, before quitting his job as a software engineering manager, and starting to write daily news, and reviews full time later in 2011.