NEW: CORE 3 – Ultra-compact and versatile

13.03.2024

As the successor to our CORE 2, we are introducing the updated, high-performance CORE 3. It is not only suitable for classic use as a digital signage player, but thanks to its numerous connections on the ultra-compact housing, it is also ideal for industrial applications or as a thin client.

2x DisplayPort for 4K digital signage

The CORE 3 is perfect for use as a digital signage player in environments where space is at a premium. At the heart of the housing, measuring just 36mm x 147mm x 165mm (H x W x D), is a powerful Intel® Core® i3-N305 processor with 8 efficiency cores with max. speed. 3.8 GHz. This is supported by up to 32 GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 2 TB of M.2 NVMe SSD, as well as the integrated Intel® UHD graphics unit. Thanks to the 2 DisplayPort 1.4a ports (optionally an additional one via USB C), content can be displayed in a resolution of 4K @ 60 Hz on 3 screens simultaneously.

Optional COM port, 2x LAN and extended temperature range

But the new system is not only suitable for DS applications. Our CORE 3 also feels right at home in industrial environments, such as industrial control applications. This is ensured by the extended temperature range of 0°C to +60°C, two LAN ports (1x 2.5 Gbps) and a COM RS232/422/485 connection.

Thin client and a total of 6x USB

The super-compact mini PC offers various connections for different applications. In addition to two audio ports (1x MIC-IN and 1x LINE-OUT) and a USB 3.2 Gen1 on the front panel of the CORE 3, there are four more USB ports (2x 3.2 Gen2, 2x 3.2 Gen1) on the back. As usual with spo-comm PCs, the CORE 3 can also be optionally equipped with Windows 11 Professional, Windows 10 IoT and Ubuntu. There is also the option for WiFi. For this reason, the CORE can also be used as a thin client.