Summary of WADE-8212 MINI-ITX EMBEDDED MOTHERBOARD RELEASED
Portwell's WADE-8212 is a Mini-ITX embedded board featuring the Intel Q470E chipset and 10th Gen Core processors. It offers enhanced multi-tasking, 2.5Gb networking, and rich I/O for diverse industrial and medical applications. The board supports up to 64GB DDR4 RAM, multiple display outputs including 4K, and extensive expansion options like PCIe, M.2 slots, and COM ports.
Parts used in the WADE-8212:
- Intel Q470E chipset
- 10th Intel Core i9/i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processor (LGA1200)
- Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM (up to 64 GB)
- Intel I219LM and I225LM Ethernet controllers
- Five COM ports
- Six USB 3.2 Gen 1 and four USB 2.0 ports
- Four SATA III ports
- GPIO and Audio Jack
- PCIe Gen 3 x16 slot
- M.2 key E 2230 slot
- M.2 key M 2242/2260/2280 slot
- M.2 key B 3042 slot
- SIM card socket
- DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 2.0a, VGA, and LVDS connectors
- ATX power interface
- Onboard TPM 2.0
Portwell has announced WADE-8212, the latest addition to its family of Mini-ITX form factor embedded system boards. According to Brian Lai, Portwell’s product manager, the new WADE-8212 is designed to provide a more powerful multi-tasking function and enhanced high-definition imaging capability with a faster network (2.5Gb) connectivity.
Its rich I/Os and expansion support multiple peripheral devices in diverse applications such as industrial automation, robotic manufacturing, automated test equipment, semiconductor equipment, factory process control, automated guide vehicle (AGV), medical equipment, communications appliances, IoT gateway, smart transportation and much more.
WADE-8212 supports the Intel Q470E chipset and the latest 10th Intel Core i9/i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processor platform (formerly Comet Lake S) up to ten cores/20 threads (35W-80W) in LGA1200 socket.
Additional features:
- Dual-channel DDR4 2400/2666/2933MHz Non-ECC SDRAM on two SO-DIMM sockets up to 64 GB.
- One and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (Intel I219LM and I225LM).
- Five COM ports (Two are BIOS configurable).
- Six USB 3.2 Gen 1 and four USB 2.0.
- Four SATA III ports, GPIO and Audio Jack.
Rich expansion interface includes:
- One PCIe Gen 3 x16, 1x M.2 key E 2230 for wireless modules (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi).
- One M.2. key M 2242/2260/2280 for SSD.
- One M.2 key B 3042 and SIM card socket for 4G/5G.
- Triple display includes 1x DP 1.2 (4K resolution).
- One HDMI 2.0a (4K resolution).
- One VGA (resolution up to 1920×1200) on rear.
- One LVDS (resolution up to 1920×1200) connector on board.
- ATX power; and onboard TPM 2.0 for security.
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- What processor platform does the WADE-8212 support?
The board supports the latest 10th Intel Core i9/i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processor platform up to ten cores and 20 threads. - Does the WADE-8212 include high-speed network connectivity?
Yes, it features one 1 Gigabit and one 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port using Intel I219LM and I225LM controllers. - How much memory can the WADE-8212 handle?
It supports dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM on two SO-DIMM sockets with a maximum capacity of 64 GB. - Can the WADE-8212 drive multiple displays simultaneously?
Yes, it includes triple display support via DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 2.0a, VGA, and an onboard LVDS connector. - What expansion interfaces are available on the WADE-8212?
Expansion includes one PCIe Gen 3 x16 slot, three M.2 slots for wireless modules, SSDs, and 4G/5G modules. - How many COM ports does the WADE-8212 provide?
The board provides five COM ports, with two being BIOS configurable. - Is the WADE-8212 suitable for industrial automation?
Yes, its rich I/Os make it suitable for applications such as industrial automation, robotic manufacturing, and AGVs. - Does the WADE-8212 include security features?
Yes, it features an onboard TPM 2.0 for security purposes.
