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SOM-2533BN0C-U0A1

Advantech Corporation
Intel® N97 System On Chip (SOC) IC SMARC  3.6GHz
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Overview

The SOM-2533BN0C-U0A1 is a high-performance SMARC 2.1.1 System-on-Module powered by the Intel N97 (Alder Lake-N) processor. It integrates 4GB of RAM and supports diverse high-speed I/O including PCIe, USB 3.2 Gen2, and dual CAN bus interfaces, making it a robust platform for modern edge computing and industrial automation.

Why Choose This Part

This module offers a balance of power efficiency and high-speed connectivity, featuring USB 3.2 Gen2 and PCIe in a compact 82mm x 50mm SMARC form factor. It includes Advantech iManager and WISE-DeviceOn for remote monitoring and simplified hardware management in distributed deployments.

Applications

Industrial IoT Gateway
Leverages dual CAN bus and Gigabit Ethernet to bridge industrial fieldbus data to the cloud.
Edge AI Machine Vision
Uses the 3.6GHz burst frequency and Intel UHD graphics for real-time image processing and defect detection.
Digital Signage
Supports multi-display output via HDMI, DisplayPort, eDP, and LVDS for high-resolution retail or information kiosks.
Medical Imaging
Provides high-speed data throughput via PCIe and SATA for portable ultrasound or diagnostic equipment.

Key Specifications

Speed 3.6GHz
RAM Size 4GB
Peripherals HDMI, LCD, LVDS, SATA
Architecture MPU
Connectivity CANbus, Ethernet, I2C, I2S, MMC/SD/SDIO, PCIe, SPDIF, SPI, UART, USB
Core Processor Intel N97
Package / Case Module
Operating Temperature 0degC ~ 60degC

Getting Started

Engineers should use a SMARC 2.1.1 compliant carrier board, such as the Advantech SOM-DB2500, to break out the module's interfaces. Development is typically performed using standard x86-64 Linux distributions or Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, utilizing Intel's OpenVINO toolkit for AI-accelerated applications.