KIWI330: New single-board computer and Raspberry Pi alternative with Windows support
KIWI330: New single-board computer with Intel processor. (Image source: Axiomtek)
The KIWI330 is a particularly compact single-board computer. Unlike the Raspberry Pi, however, it features an Intel processor rather than an ARM-based SoC. An M.2 connector is also on board.
The Axiomtek KIWI330 is a single-board computer with an Intel N50, which was introduced in January 2023 and has two processing cores. A maximum clock speed of 3.4 GHz is specified, which will likely require adequate cooling. As is typical of single-board computers, the 4 GB of LPDDR5 RAM is soldered, while the NVMe SSD has a capacity of 64 GB. There is also an M.2 2230 Key E slot for the use of expansion boards.
Thanks to the Intel processor, desktop versions of Windows can be used, although this may not necessarily be the primary purpose of the model. The single-board computer has a total of three USB 3.2 ports, which are Type-C and one of which also supports the output of image content via DisplayPort. An eDisplayPort port is available, and a USB 2.0 port can be accessed via a header. The board also features a 12-volt input for power supply, and a connector for a fan to cool the processor is also conveniently installed.
The 72 x 56 millimeter board lacks a GPIO pin header, for example, and the same applies to an Ethernet port, but the latter can be retrofitted via a corresponding module. Information on price or availability is still pending.
The CPU is clearly visible; CPU cooling is advised. (Image source: Axiomtek)
One of the USB-C ports faces upwards. (Image source: Axiomtek)
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