Adlink MXE-5300 In-Vehicle Fanless PCs Pack Intel Quad-Core CPUs

Adlink, a company specialized in the development of embedded computer systems, has just announced the introduction of a new series of compact PCs based on Intel’s Sandy Bridge CPUs that were specially designed for fanless operation and in-vehicle applications.

Users going for Adlink’s new MXE-5300 series computers can choose between various Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 mobile processors with up to four processing cores which are paired together with an advanced wireless networking technology.

Thanks to this addition, 3G, WiFi, Buetooth and GPS are all supported, four additional Gigabit Ethernet ports rounding up the connectivity options list.

A series of other connectors are also provided, including two USB 3.0 ports, four serial ports, a DVI video output, and two internal mini-PCIe slots.

One particularly interesting feature is the remote management support provided by Intel’s AMT 7.0 technology.

"We've found that rapid growth in wireless technologies has boosted development of embedded applications, such as more efficient cargo management via reader and wireless relay to control centers," said Kenny Chang, Director of Adlink’s I/O platform product center.

"The Adlink MXE-5300 features wireless optimization. With our optional RF Matching Module, the MXE-5300 provides enhanced wireless performance to support 300m 802.11 a/b/g/n accessibility with a minimum bandwidth of 1Mbps, 100M operating range for Bluetooth 3.0 support, WCDMA for HSDPA CAT.10, HSUPA CAT.6, and reduced GPS cold start time of 25 seconds.

“The MXE-5300's outstanding wireless optimization capability easily meets and exceeds customer needs," concluded the company’s rep.

The MXE-5300 was designed to be used for intelligent transportation, in-vehicle multimedia, as well as for surveillance and factory automation applications.

Adlink hasn’t mentioned anything regarding the pricing or the availability date of the MXE-5300-series, but this was to be expected considering its target market.