Advantech AIMB-233: Intel Core Mini-ITX Industrial Motherboard
Brand: Advantech
Model: AIMB-233
Processor: Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Celeron BGA 1528
Form Factor: Mini-ITX
Key Features: Type C Alt./HDMI/LVDS(eDP), 6 COM, Dual LAN, M.2 (miniPCIe), PCIex1, DDR4, DC Input, Wide Temperature
Features
- Supports Intel® Core™ i7-8665UE / i5-8365UE / i3-8145UE / Celeron 4305UE, 15W TDP, BGA 1528 16nm Processor.
- Two 260-pin SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 64GB DDR4 2400 MHz SDRAM.
- Multiple display I/O supports versatile Tri-display functions for HDMI, Type C Alt., and LVDS (eDP).
- Supports PCIex1, 2 M.2 slots (1 F/S miniPCIe), 4 USB 3.1, 2 USB 3.0, and 2 SATA III ports.
- Supports a wide range 12V~24V DC Input and low profile height.
- Supports wide temperature operation.
- Supports WISE-Pass/RMM and Embedded Software APIs.
Specifications
| Category | Item | i7-8665UE | i5-8365UE | i3-8145UE | Celeron 4305UE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor System | CPU | i7-8665UE | i5-8365UE | i3-8145UE | Celeron 4305UE |
| Core Number | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| Max Speed | 1.7G | 1.6G | 2.2G | 2G | |
| TDP | 15W | 15W | 15W | 15W | |
| Chipset | (w/ Cannon Lake PCH-LP) /ME12 | ||||
| Expansion Slot | BIOS | AMI UEFI 32 MB | |||
| Memory | Mini-PCIe | 1 F/S miniPCIe slot with SIM card holder, M.2 E key_2230 (colay 1 F/S miniPCIe slot w/SIM card holder, optional), M.2 M key_2242&2280, PCIex1(Gen 3) | |||
| Technology | Dual Channel DDR4 2400 MHz SDRAM | ||||
| Max. Capacity | 64GB (up to 32GB per SO-DIMM) | ||||
| Socket | 2 x 260 PIN DDR4 SO-DIMM (Non-ECC) | ||||
| Graphics | Controller | Support OpenGL 4.5, DirectX 12, OpenCL 2.1. | |||
| LVDS | Supports dual channel 48-bit up to 1920 x 1200 | ||||
| HDMI | Yes, supports max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz | ||||
| Type C Alt. | Yes, supports max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz, 24bpp | ||||
| Dual Display | Type C Alt.+ HDMI, Type C Alt.+LVDS (or eDP), HDMI+LVDS (or eDP) | ||||
| Tri Display | HDMI+Type C Alt.+LVDS (or eDP) | ||||
| Ethernet | Interface | 10/100/1000 Mbps | |||
| Controller | LAN1: Intel Clarkville i219LM GbE PHY LAN2: Intel Springville i211 GbE |
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| Connector | RJ-45 x 2 | ||||
| SATA | Max Data Transfer Rate | 600 MB/s (SATA 3.0) | |||
| Channel | 2 (SATA III) | ||||
| Connector | 2 (SATA III) | ||||
| Rear I/O | HDMI | 1 (HDMI 2.0a) | |||
| Type C Alt. | 1 | ||||
| Ethernet | 2 | ||||
| USB | 4 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (1 x Type C, 3 x Type A), USB type C support by BOM optional | ||||
| Audio | 2 (Mic-in, Line-out) | ||||
| DC Jack | 1, 12~24V with phoenix connector. | ||||
| USB | 2 (USB 2.0), 2 (USB 3.0) | ||||
| LVDS/inverter | 1 | ||||
| eDP | 1, by BOM optional | ||||
| Internal Connector | Serial | 6 COM (5 x RS-232, 1 x RS-232/422/485 (RS-422/485 support via BOM option) and supports hardware auto flow control) | |||
| IDE | - | ||||
| SATA | 2 (SATA III) | ||||
| SATA Power | 2 | ||||
| M.2 | 2, 1 x E key for WIFI/ BT w/ CNVi(colay with F/S MiniPCIe), type:2230mm 1 x M key for NVMe storage, type:2242mm & 2280mm |
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| Mini-PCIe | 1 (F/S, option) | ||||
| IrDA | - | ||||
| Watchdog Timer | CPU/System/Chassis Fan Connector | 1 CPU fan with 4pin header 2 System fan with 4pin header |
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| Power Connector | Phoenix connector for 12~24V DCIN | ||||
| GPIO | 8-bit | ||||
| Output | System reset | ||||
| Interval | Programmable 1 ~ 255 sec/min | ||||
| Power Requirements | Input power | 12~24V DC Input | |||
| Typical: 26.74W @12V, 29.04W @24V Boost: 63.28W @12V, 64.73W @24V (Intel i7-8665UE/DDR4 2133MHz 16F x2) |
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| Power Consumption (Max, test in HCT) | |||||
| Environment | Temperature Operating | 0~60° C (32~140° F) with 0.7m/s air flow, depends on CPU speed and cooler solution | |||
| Temperature Non-Operating | -40~85 °C (-40~185 °F) | ||||
| Physical Characteristics | Dimensions | 170 mm x 170 mm (6.69" x 6.69") | |||
[CE certification] [FCC certification] [RoHS compliant]
Block Diagram Description
The block diagram illustrates the architecture centered around the Intel Whiskeylake-ULT SoC. Key connections include:
- Memory: Dual Channel DDR4 2400 MHz SO-DIMM slots.
- Expansion Slots: PCIe x1, PCIe x4/SATA, M.2 M Key (for NVMe storage, sizes 2242/2280), M.2 E Key (for WiFi/BT, size 2230, optional F/S miniPCIe).
- Storage: 2x SATA III ports.
- USB Ports: 2x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, 4x USB 3.1 Gen2 (including an optional USB Type C 5V/3A).
- Display Outputs: Integrated support via DDI1/ITE for HDMI 2.0a, DP/Type C Alt., eDP (optional), and LVDS (via Chrontel Ch7511).
- Audio: HD Audio (ALC 888).
- Networking: Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1: Intel Clarkville i219LM, LAN2: Intel Springville i211).
- Embedded Controller: EC IT5121 via LPC bus, managing serial ports (6 COM: 5x RS-232, 1x RS-232/422/485 with optional hardware auto flow control), Watchdog Timer (WDT), and 8-bit GPIO.
- Other Interfaces: SPI BIOS, optional AMP (TPA2026D2), and optional TPM 2.0.
Ordering Information
| Order Number | CPU | DP | LVDS/ eDP | HDMI 2.0a | COM | GbE LAN | TPM 2.0 | AMP | SATA III | M.2 M key | M.2 E key/ miniPCIe (F/S) | USB 3.1/ 3.0/ 2.0 | PCIe x 1 | Operating Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIMB-233G2-U7A1E | i7-8665UE | 1/(1) | 1 | 6 | 2 | (1) | (1) | 2 | 1 | 1/(1) | 4 (1 x Type C (BOM optional), 3 x Type A)/2/2 | 1 | 0 ~ 60°C | |
| AIMB-233G2-U5A1E | i5-8365UE | 1/(1) | 1 | 6 | 2 | (1) | (1) | 2 | 1 | 1/(1) | 4 (1 x Type C (BOM optional), 3 x Type A)/2/2 | 1 | 0 ~ 60° C | |
| AIMB-233G2-U3A1E | i3-8145UE | 1/(1) | 1 | 6 | 2 | (1) | (1) | 2 | 1 | 1/(1) | 4 (1 x Type C (BOM optional), 3 x Type A)/2/2 | 1 | 0 ~ 60° C | |
| AIMB-233G2-U0A1E | Celeron 4305UE | 1/(1) | 1 | 6 | 2 | (1) | (1) | 2 | 1 | 1/(1) | 4 (1 x Type C (BOM optional), 3 x Type A)/2/2 | 1 | 0 ~ 60°C | |
| AIMB-233G2Z-U7A1E | i7-8665UE | 1/(1) | 1 | 6 | 2 | (1) | (1) | 2 | 1 | 1/(1) | 4 (1 x Type C (BOM optional), 3 x Type A)/2/2 | 1 | -20 ~ 70°C | |
| AIMB-233G2Z-U5A1E | i5-8365UE | 1/(1) | 1 | 6 | 2 | (1) | (1) | 2 | 1 | 1/(1) | 4 (1 x Type C (BOM optional), 3 x Type A)/2/2 | 1 | -20 ~ 70°C | |
| AIMB-233G2Z-U3A1E | i3-8145UE | 1/(1) | 1 | 6 | 2 | (1) | (1) | 2 | 1 | 1/(1) | 4 (1 x Type C (BOM optional), 3 x Type A)/2/2 | 1 | -20 ~ 70°C | |
| AIMB-233G2Z-U0A1E | Celeron 4305UE | 1/(1) | 1 | 6 | 2 | (1) | (1) | 2 | 1 | 1/(1) | 4 (1 x Type C (BOM optional), 3 x Type A)/2/2 | 1 | -20 ~ 70°C |
* () BOM options available on MP version
Packing List
| Part Number | Description | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1700003194 | SATA HDD cable | 2 |
| 1700018785 | SATA Power cable | 2 |
| 1700022363-01 | 1-to-1 serial port cable kit, 17cm | 2 |
| 1700029538-01 | 1-to-4 serial port cable, 35cm | 1 |
| 2046023300 | Startup manual | 1 |
| 1960062823N011 | Fanless Heat Sink | 1 |
| 1960095272T001 | 10 port bracket | 1 |
Optional Accessories
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 96PSA-A120W12P4 | ADP A/D 100-240V 120W 12V C14 TERMINAL BLOCK 4P |
| 96PSA-A220W24P4-1 | ADP A/D 100-240V 220W 24V C14 TERMINAL BLOCK 4P |
| 1700025084-01 | ATX 5Vsb 3pin power cable |
| 1702002600 | Power cable 3-pin 180 cm, USA type |
| 1702002605 | Power cable 3-pin 180 cm, Europe type |
| 1702031801 | Power cable 3-pin 180 cm, UK type |
| 1700000237 | Power cable 3-pin PSE Mark 183 cm |
| 1960084865N001 | Fan Cooler |
| 1700029719-01 | USB3.0 cable |
| 1700024790-01 | USB 2.0 cable |
Embedded OS/API
| OS/API | Part No. | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | 20706WX9ES0097 | img W10 19EL AIMB-233 64b 1809 ENU |
| Windows 10 | 20706WX9HS0083 | img W10 19HL AIMB-233 64b 1809 ENU |
| Windows 10 | 20706WX9VS0087 | img W10 19VL AIMB-233 64b 1809 ENU |
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