Axiomtek introduces tBOX520 - Embedded

Axiomtek introduces the tBOX520, a new EN 50155, EN 45545-2 certified modular embedded system for railway applications.

The fanless transport system is powered by the 12th generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 or Celeron® processor (codename: Alder Lake-P). Adaptability to various applications is enhanced by the support of versatile VAM modules, allowing customers to use a single configuration for diverse settings and market time. To overcome voltage fluctuations or power outages, the tBOX520 is equipped with a 24V to 110V wide-range DC input with ignition power control. The all-in-one transport system is also built to withstand extreme temperatures from -40 to +70°C, meeting the stringent OT4 operating temperature class specified by the EN 50155 certification for railway-oriented embedded PCs.

"By eliminating concerns about verification and certification, the market-ready tBOX520 is EN 50155 and EN 45545-2 certified. In addition to high computing performance, the tBOX520 offers versatile support for value-added modules that meet diverse I/O needs, including COM, LAN, DIO, PoE, CAN, and BNC interfaces to support a range of peripherals and connections. By integrating with the VAM708 module with four M12 A-code LAN ports with LAN Bypass function, this railway embedded system ensures uninterrupted communication and network power. Moreover, the tBOX520 provides a smart ignition solution for effective power management, minimizing unnecessary power consumption after the vehicle stops," Violet Hsu, product manager at Axiomtek.

The tBOX520 has two DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM slots for up to 32GB system memory and one M.2 Key M 2280 slot for high-speed NVMe SSD, providing an overall boost in computing performance. Additionally, it has two swappable 2.5-inch SATA drives with Intel® RAID 0/1. For further expansion, the fanless embedded system offers one full-size PCIe Mini Card slot with USB/PCIe support for LTE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth modules, one M.2 Key A+E slot for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth modules, one M.2 Key B slot for 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth modules, as well as two nano SIM card slots for easy network access. Through flexible configuration and easy expansion design, this all-in-one box computer supports rich I/O interfaces, including one 2.5GbE LAN, four USB 3.0, two type A HDMI 1.4b (4K), one DB9 serial console or RS-232/422/485, one Mic-in, one Line-out, one reset button, one power button, and eight antenna openings. The tBOX520 is compatible with Windows® 11 64-bit and Ubuntu 22.04.

Advanced features:

• CE, LVD, FCC, EN 50155, EN 45545-2 certified
• 12th generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 or Celeron® processor (Alder Lake-P)
• 24 to 110 VDC for railway applications
• Value-added modules available for various I/O requirements (COM/LAN/DIO/PoE/CAN/BNC)
• Intelligent power management solution (Smart ignition)

More information? Download the datasheet.

Download tBOX520 datasheet