MSI MS-CF16: Fanless SBC arrives with Intel "Twin Lake" CPUs and plenty of ports
MSI has revealed a brand new SBC (Single-Board Computer), named the MS-CF16 V3.0. This SBC is based on the Pico-ITX form factor, which allows it to fit in places with severe space constraints. Powered by multiple CPU options, the MS-CF16 is intended for industrial and embedded use.
In terms of CPU options, the MS-CF16 SBC can be equipped with the Intel N97, Intel N150, and the Intel Atom x7433RE processors. The N97 and N150 chips are commonly found in many low-end affordable mini PCs, such as the GMKtec G3 mini PC (curr. $210 on Amazon), and boast respectable performance for lightweight tasks. The 9-watt Atom chip, on the other hand, is rarely found in consumer hardware, and packs 4 cores clocked at up to 3.4 GHz. Among the CPUs on offer, the 4-core N97 is likely the most powerful, going by synthetic benchmarks.
The SBC sports a decent array of I/O options, which is to be expected from its category. Memory requirements are handled by up to 16 GB of LPDDR5-4800 memory, which is unsurprisingly soldered. M.2 B, M.2 E and SATA 3.0 handle expansion options. The details regarding the I/O on offer, as well as other notable features, have been listed below:
- Dual LAN ports (2.5G, 1G)
- Dual COM ports, 16-bit GPIO (8x GPI, 8x GPO)
- Dual USB 3.2, Dual USB 2.0
- HDMI (4k30), eDP (1200p60)
- Realtek ALC897 HD for audio
- TPM (Infineon SLB 9672)
At just 10.1 x 7.3 cm, the MSI MS-CF16 V3.0 SBC is just 300 grams heavy, and can operate without requiring any active cooling. OS support includes Windows as well as Linux, and the board features a built-in heatsink for thermal dissipation.
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