IB301 & FORTEC – Optimal Support for Your Edge AI Application

In an increasing number of industrial applications, such as machine vision for quality control, intelligent user interfaces, or automated inspection systems, data needs to be processed where it is generated – quickly, reliably, and wherever possible without being routed through the cloud. At the same time, systems need to remain compact, energy-efficient, and available over the long term.

This is where the IB301 comes in. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series combines powerful CPU cores with an integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU). This allows selected AI workloads to be processed directly on the embedded system without the need for additional accelerator cards.

This is where the IB301 comes in. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series combines powerful CPU cores with an integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU). This allows selected AI workloads to be processed directly on the embedded system without the need for additional accelerator cards.

For users, this offers several advantages: local processing reduces transmission times and network traffic. At the same time, sensitive data remains on site, which is an important consideration for projects with increased data protection requirements.

However, high computing performance alone is often not enough. Especially in compact or fanless systems, power consumption and heat generation must also be compatible with the available enclosure and cooling concept. The IB301 therefore supports flexible power profiles that can be tailored to the specific application. FORTEC assists customers from the early stages of project planning in selecting suitable settings and supports the optimization of power consumption, thermal management, and overall system behavior. Particularly where installation space is limited, this helps achieve a well-balanced combination of performance and energy efficiency.

The IB301 also offers a high degree of flexibility for display and network connectivity. LVDS or eDP, HDMI 2.1, and DisplayPort 2.1 enable the integration of existing display generations while also facilitating the further development of established product lines and the gradual transition to new display technologies.

For data-intensive and connected applications, the platform also provides two 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. M.2 expansion slots for wireless and cellular connectivity offer additional options for decentralized edge and AI applications.

With the IB301, FORTEC takes a solution-oriented approach that goes beyond simply providing hardware. Customers can benefit from support in integrating complete embedded systems, from selecting and configuring the SBC to suitable displays and touch solutions, as well as technical support throughout the development process.

With the IB301, FORTEC offers a compact foundation for the next generation of intelligent embedded applications: edge AI directly within the system, scalable performance, and flexible connectivity, combined with support for integration into the customer’s specific application.

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