SBC35-474: Industrial single-board computer with Windows support, HDMI, DisplayPort, and M.2

The manufacturer Winsystems has added a new single-board computer to its lineup: the SBC35-474. It is described as a “rugged SBC,” a term that may need some clarification. The board is not as well protected as, for example, a waterproof and drop-resistant rugged smartphone; instead, “rugged” refers to its suitability for industrial applications. The system can operate at temperatures ranging from –40 °C to 85 °C, making it suitable for use in uncooled outdoor enclosures in both summer and winter. The 146 x 102 mm board is not really comparable to a Raspberry Pi—not only in terms of size but also in its target audience—and the same applies to the processors. Depending on the configuration, it is equipped with an Intel Atom x7211RE, x7433RE, or x7835RE. The top model offers eight processing cores and has a TDP of 12 watts, so the use of a heat sink is generally recommended.

Supported operating systems include Ubuntu and Windows 11 IoT. The system features 8 or 16 GB of DDR5 memory, along with 128 GB of eMMC storage. Additional storage is supported. A total of three M.2 slots are available, with the M.2 2280 slot supporting SSDs via SATA or NVMe. The M.2 2230 slot is intended for a wireless module, while the third M.2 slot can be used to add cellular connectivity via a SIM card. Network connectivity is provided via two Ethernet ports, each supporting data rates of up to 2.5 Gbit/s. The board can drive up to three displays simultaneously via HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort, and eDP, with the eDP connection exposed through a 40-pin connector.

There are 10 GPIO pins for connecting external sensors and actuators, as well as two serial ports. This allows the SBC35-474 to be connected, for example, to industrial machinery, with status data transmitted via Ethernet to a control system. USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 are also supported, making it feasible to use the board on-site with a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. As is common for B2B products, pricing information has not been publicly disclosed. For end users looking for functionally comparable systems, a wide range of more rugged mini PCs is available on Amazon.