iBASE IB962 3.5-inch SBC features Intel Core Ultra 5/7 SoC, up to 64GB SODIMM memory, and three M.2 slots

iBASE Technology has unveiled the IB962 3.5-inch single-board computer (SBC) powered by the Intel Core Ultra 5/7 100 Series processor family (formerly Meteor Lake U/H) and delivering an “optimal balance of performance and power efficiency.”

The IB962 3.5-inch SBC mostly follows the IB961 board‘s design, offering more powerful SoC options, more system memory, and an HDMI 2.0 display interface supporting 4K resolution at 60Hz. It provides dual Gigabit Ethernet networking, three USB 3.2 ports (two via pin headers), three USB 2.0 ports, and three M.2 slots (M-Key + E-Key + B-Key) for networking, storage, and cellular communication.

While IB962 is not a single-board computer in the strictest sense since it uses SODIMM sockets, it is still quite compact and useful for portable or space-constrained applications. It is intended for industrial automation, manufacturing, retail, entertainment, healthcare, and various edge AI applications.

It is a larger alternative to AAEON’s PICO-MTU4 Pico-ITX SBC and UP Xtreme i14 SBC. Other Meteor Lake-based products include the Vecow TGS-1000 Series, NUC Ultra 100, and the DFI X6-MTH-ORN.

iBASE IB962 specifications:

SoC – 14th Gen Intel Core Ultra 7/5 100 Series “Meteor Lake” processors
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H 16-core processor @ 1.4 / 5.0 GHz, 24 MB L3 cache, Intel Arc graphics (8 cores) @ 2.3 GHz, Intel AI Boost NPU; TDP: 28W
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165U 12-core processor @ 1.7 / 4.9 GHz with 12MB cache, Intel 4Xe LPG graphics @ 2.0 GHz, Intel AI Boost NPU; TDP: 15W
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135H 14-core processor @ 1.3 / 4.6 GHz with 18 MB L3 cache, Intel Arc graphics (8 cores) @ 2.3 GHz, Intel AI Boost NPU; TDP: 28W
- Intel Core Ultra 5 135U 12-core (2P+8E+2LPE) processor @ 1.6 / 4.4 GHz with 12MB cache, Intel 4Xe LPG graphics @ 1.9 GHz, Intel AI Boost NPU; TDP: 15W
System Memory – Up to 64GB DDR5-5200 (Non-ECC) via 2x SO-DIMM sockets
Storage
- 2x SATA III ports
- 1x M.2 2280 M-Key socket for NVMe SSD
Video Output
- HDMI, DisplayPort, eDP & LVDS
- Four independent display support
Audio – 14th Gen Intel Core Ultra Series processor built-in HD audio + Realtek ALC888S codec
Networking
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet via Intel I226LM and Intel I226V
- Optional wireless module (WiFi, Bluetooth) via M.2 socket
USB
- 3x USB 3.2 (1x Type-A port, 2x via pin headers)
- 3x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
Serial – 2x RS232/422/485 via Fintek F81964, 1x RS232 via header
Expansion
- 1x M.2 E-key, 2230 socket for wireless
- 1x M.2 B-Key 3052 socket for 5G/LTE
- 8x Digital I/O (4-in/ 4-out)
Security – dTPM / fTPM (discrete TPM / firmware TPM)
Misc – Watchdog Timer, H/W Monitor
Power Supply – 12V~24V DC-in (+/-10%)
Dimensions – 147 x 102mm (3.5-inch drive form factor)
Power Consumption – TBD
Temperature Range – Operating: 0°C~60°C, storage: -20°C~80°C
Relative Humidity – 10 ~ 90%, non-condensing @ 60°C

The company provides support for the Windows 10 operating system and Ubuntu / Fedora Linux distributions. The user manual includes steps for installing drivers and other software, but there are currently no download links for the board drivers on the product page.

The IB962 3.5-inch Intel Core Ultra “Meteor Lake” SBC is available for purchase from iBASE and Fortec Integrated. Interested parties will need to request a quote since pricing details are not provided. The product page lists four variants and several accessories such as a cable kit, heat spreader, and heatsink + cooler. It also offers more information about the product, including a datasheet and the user manual.

Tomisin Olujinmi

Tomisin is a writer specializing in hardware product reviews, comparisons, and explainers. He is very passionate about small form factor and single-board computers.