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4K digital signage thanks to Intel dual-core CPU

The BOX E3940 has a powerful Intel® Quad-Core E3940 CPU at its core with a performance of 1.6 GHz (max. 1.8 GHz). In combination with up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, an M.2 SSD and the integrated Intel® HD Graphics 500 graphics unit, content can be displayed in a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K) without any problems. Thanks to the two HDMI ports, it can also be used on two screens simultaneously.

Variety of connections for a wide range of applications

Various connections in the smallest space? This is the BOX E3940. In addition to four USB 3.0 ports, there is also an audio line-out and two antenna connections on the front panel. A power button and an SD card slot are also available. There are two LAN interfaces on the back for connecting external peripherals. The back panel also has two HDMI ports and two COM interfaces, which even make the system suitable for industrial use.

Customized software for everyone: IoT and Ubuntu

The new BOX E3940 impresses the digital signage sector with a small but fine selection of customized operating systems. In addition to the Linux versions Ubuntu 17.10, 17.04 and 16.04, Windows 10 (Professional) and Windows 10 IoT are also offered.

The most important data at a glance:

• CPU: Intel® E3940 4 x 1.6 GHz (max. 1.8 GHz)
• Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics 500
• Max. Resolution: 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz
• 2x HDMI: Independent image output on 2 screens
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 165 x 109 x 40 mm
• Volume: 0.72 liters
• 4x USB 3.0

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The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 processor series

The heart of the new RUGGED is the AMD Ryzen V1807B embedded processor with 4 x 3.35 GHz (max. 3.8 GHz). It combines the AMD CPU and GPU architectures into one APU (= Accelerated Processing Unit). This combination offers exceptional computing power so that the processing and playback of multimedia applications can easily keep up with dedicated graphics cards. Further facts and figures about the CPU: 4 cores, 8 threads and 11 compute units open up completely new possibilities, with a power requirement of 12 to 54 watts.

Outdoor and vehicle computing

Thanks to its fully enclosed housing, the fanless RUGGED Ryzen is the perfect mini PC for outdoor digital signage. Whether it’s freezing cold or extreme heat – the embedded PC runs perfectly even in the extended temperature range of -40° to +70° Celsius and is therefore suitable for all climatic conditions. The new RUGGED also plays in the premier league when it comes to vehicle computing. Thanks to the 9-48 V wide range input and a solid housing that easily absorbs shocks and vibrations, the Vehicle-PC is the perfect partner for mobile applications, such as in emergency vehicles.

Enormous variety of connections

The passively cooled housing, measuring 260 x 226 x 89 millimeters, has space for numerous connections. The front panel features four USB 3.0 ports and four LAN interfaces for connecting external peripherals. In addition to two SIM card slots, the power button and several indicator lights, including for the HDD, can also be found here. There are four additional LAN interfaces and three COM ports on the back panel. There are also four DisplayPorts here, which enable the playback of multimedia content with a resolution of four times 4K@60Hz. This is complemented by three audio connections, which cover the MIC IN, LINE OUT and LINE IN areas.

Hardware and software equipment

To ensure that the high-performance CPU of the RUGGED Ryzen has enough space to work, it can be supported with up to 32 GB DDR4 memory. There is also space for up to two HDDs or SSDs with a maximum of 1 TB of storage. These can also be connected to a RAID and are suitable for hot swapping. This means that the components can be replaced during operation. On the software side, the mini PC runs the Windows 10 operating systems in the IoT, Home or Professional versions as well as Linux Ubuntu.

Numerous expansion options

If the various features of the embedded PC are not enough for you, you can treat yourself to various extensions. WLAN, 4G and GPS modules can be connected via one m.2 and three m-PCIe interfaces. A CAN bus is also possible. When using an LTE module, the two SIM card slots on the front panel allow you to dial into two different mobile networks. This is particularly useful if you want to avoid dead spots or are traveling near national borders. A battery pack is also available as an option, which protects against data loss in the event of a power failure, as well as standardized wall mounts according to the VESA standard or DIN-RAIL.

Technical data:

• CPU: AMD® Ryzen V1807B Quad Core Soc (3.35-3.8 GHz)
• Graphics: AMD® VEGA 11
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 260 x 226 x 89 mm
• Max. Resolution: 4069 x 2160 @ 60Hz (4K)
• Independent image output on 4 screens
• Outdoor and vehicle computing
• Extended temperature range from -40° C to +70° C
• 8x LAN, 4x USB 3.0 and 4x DisplayPort

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Small, smaller, BOX

The passively cooled BOX N4100 is an ultra-compact embedded PC with a volume of just 0.22 liters. Thanks to its minimal dimensions – 115 x 76 x 25 millimeters – it takes up hardly any space and fits into even the smallest corner. The BOX N4100 can be easily mounted on walls, tables or behind screens using a wall bracket that is already integrated into the robust metal housing typical of spo-comm.

Twice 4K@60Hz thanks to powerful Intel quad-core CPU

Despite its size, the mini PC is in no way inferior to its digital signage colleagues in terms of performance. The Intel quad-core CPU N4100 with 4 x 1.1 GHz (max. 2.40 GHz) impresses with its incredible performance. Playback of two 3840 x 2160 pixels – i.e. 4K – at a frequency of 60 hertz is no problem for this little powerhouse.

Lots of connection in a small space

Even an ultra-compact mini PC has space for various connections. The BOX N4100 offers three USB 3.0 ports, one of which is a Type C port. An HDMI and a DisplayPort are available as video outputs, which enable the connection of two independent screens. In addition to an audio output, there is also a Gigabit LAN connection. The BOX has a power button and two antenna connections on the side.

Windows 10 IoT and Linux: Customized software as desired

The spo-book BOX N4100 is equipped with a 4GB DDR3 RAM and a 32GB eMMC flash memory. Thanks to its slim design, the mini PC is tailor-made for a special selection of operating systems: Windows 10 IoT and the Linux versions Ubuntu 16.04 and 18.04 are the perfect basis for specialized applications.

Technical data:

• CPU: Intel® CPU N4100 4 x 1.1 GHz (max. 2.40 GHz)
• GPU: Intel® UHD Graphics 600
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 115 x 76 x 25 millimeters
• Max. Resolution: 3840 x 2160 @60Hz (4K)
• Volume: 0.22 liter
• Integrated WiFi
• 2x USB 3.0, 1x USB 3.0 Type C
• 1x HDMI, 1x DP

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TEGRA 2: First SoC-based spo-comm PC

What sets the new addition apart is its special design. The TEGRA is not an ordinary x86 computer, but is based on an Nvidia SoC chip. These chips are normally used in mobile devices to make use of every millimeter. But increasingly smaller PCs for industrial applications are also using this design to save space. Measuring just 160 x 132 x 51 mm, the TEGRA 2 fits into even the smallest of corners.

Tegra SoM has everything integrated

There is also another decisive advantage. The TEGRA 2 is a so-called “system on a module” (“SoM”) – i.e. a single-chip system. This module has everything you need already integrated. These include an 8GB DDR4 RAM memory,  a 32GB eMMC flash memory and the eponymous Nvidia Tegra X2 CPU, as well as a LAN and WLAN module.

Linux Vibrante and CUDA

Nvidia uses a specially developed Linux distribution for its Tegra series, which goes by the name of Vibrante and is the Nvidia equivalent to the Ubuntu version, so to speak. Only even more special and also exclusively available for this hardware. Vibrante comes with a much larger GNU toolkit and is also equipped with significantly more Nvidia-related libraries. There is also a developer kit for the Tegra module, which, in combination with the 256 integrated CUDA cores, enables a wide range of applications.

Next-level digital signage – deep learning, AI & automation drive

Thanks to the Nvidia-related libraries, it is possible to process data and images significantly faster and more efficiently. The TEGRA 2 is therefore the perfect solution for anyone looking for a passively cooled digital signage player in the next league. Although the HDMI and DisplayPort multimedia connections make it possible to display content in 4K@60Hz resolution on two screens simultaneously, the mini PC can do much, much more thanks to its special features: the TEGRA 2 scores highly when it comes to real-time calculations and video editing in the automotive sector. However, the spo-book TEGRA 2 is also used for camera solutions with facial recognition, which can be found on display panels in department stores, for example, or general deep learning processes.

Variety of connections for a wide range of applications

In addition to a power button, the front panel of the mini PC also has two USB 2.0 ports and an SD card slot. The rear of the TEGRA 2 offers several different interfaces: In addition to a COM port, two USB 3.0 ports and a LAN port, there are also three audio connections and two antennas for WiFi. The multimedia interfaces HDMI and DisplayPort are also located on the back panel.

Technical data:

• CPU: Nvidia® Tegra X2
• 256 CUDA cores
• GPU: Nvidia® Pascal
• 32 GB eMMC Flash
• Max. Resolution: 4K@60Hz on up to 2 independent screens
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 160 x 132 x 51 mm
• 1 x HDMI and 1 x DisplayPort
• 2 x USB 2.0 and 2 x USB 3.0
• Integrated WLAN

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Nvidia Quadro P1000 with MOSAIC support

As the name suggests, the high-performance Nvidia Quadro P1000 graphics card with 4GB DDR5 memory forms the heart of the new Mini-PC. The main feature of this graphics card is the MOSAIC support: with the help of the four HDMI interfaces, up to four screens can be connected in a network as a single desktop. The highlight here is that the screens remain connected even if a cable is disconnected.

Nvidia’s Nview and CUDA support

Another interesting feature of the graphics card is the Nview function. This tool, which is standard on all Nvidia Geforce graphics cards, can be used to make the screen more efficient. Nview is designed for all those who need to edit and process several windows or large amounts of data on their PC at the same time. On the one hand, working with Nview can easily be spread across several screens, so that open windows are no longer all on just one screen. On the other hand, it is also possible to distribute the windows to virtual desktops, between which you can switch at the touch of a button.

The Nvidia Quadro P1000 also offers CUDA support. Thanks to the 640 CUDA cores, which are based on the Pascal CPU, a wide variety of visualization programs, such as CAD, can be easily implemented.

Connection diversity thanks to 3x USB and 4x HDMI

The new addition to the digital signage mini PCs is equipped with various connections. The power button and two indicator lights for the HDD or SSD and WiFi are located on the front (see also “What is the difference between HDD and SSD?” and “What is LAN?“). One of a total of three USB 3.0 ports, two jack connections and an SD card reader are also located here.

In addition to two Gigabit LAN interfaces, the Mini PC’s back panel also offers four HDMI ports, which enable multi-monitor operation. They can be used to connect up to four screens with a maximum resolution of 3840 x 2160 @60Hz – i.e. 4K – at the same time (see also “What is the difference between 4K and 8K?“). This multi-monitor capability combined with the special Nview feature makes the QUADRO P1000 the perfect workstation solution. In addition, there is a COM port, two antenna ports and an SPDIF on the back, which is particularly advantageous in the stereo range (see also “What is SPDIF?“).

Power-saving Intel® CPU and individual configuration

Our actively cooled  QUADRO P1000 is equipped with an Intel® Core i5-7300U, which offers a performance of 2.6 GHz up to 3.5 GHz. The “U” in the name stands for “Ultralow”, as it is an energy-saving 15 watt processor (you can read more about TDP in another blog post). The Mini-PC can be equipped with up to 32 GB of DDRIV memory and either an HDD or SSD. All versions of Windows 10, i.e. Home, Professional and IoT, are available as the operating system for this system. The integration of a WLAN or Bluetooth module is also possible thanks to the built-in M.2 slot.

Technical data:

• CPU: Intel® Core i5-7300U, 2.6 GHz up to 3.5 GHz and 15W TDP
• GPU: Nvidia Quadro P1000 with 4GB DDR5 memory
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 210 x 44.4 x 176.6 mm
• Max. Resolution: 3840 x 2160 @60Hz (4K)
• Independent image output on 4 screens thanks to 4x HDMI
• 3x USB 3.0 and 2x LAN

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Industrial PC in digital signage thanks to Nvidia graphics card

The expandable NOVA Q170 is the perfect choice for anyone who wants high graphics performance and the advantages of a fanless mini PC. The industrial PC can be expanded with a graphics card, such as the Nvidia Quadro P2000, using the integrated PCI Express slot. This opens up completely new areas of application for the passively cooled NOVA Q170 with its robust metal housing.

Thanks to its DVI connection and the two DisplayPort interfaces, up to three screens can be used simultaneously with different content (see also “VGA, DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI – What’s the difference between these multimedia interfaces?“). Even a maximum resolution of 3840 x 2160 @60Hz – i.e. twice 4K – is possible with the two DisplayPorts. With an optional dedicated graphics card, even more screens can be controlled; with an Nvidia Quadro P2000, a total of six times 4K would be possible.

NOVA Q170: 4K resolution & industrial monitoring

As the name suggests, the NOVA Q170 is based on an Intel Q170 chipset. Like its predecessor, the NOVA Q170 is ideal for monitoring applications and the logistics sector thanks to the combination of its robust metal housing and the extended temperature range of -10°C to +50°C.

NOVA Q170 as a server PC

Measuring 143 x 226 x 217 mm, the latest member of the NOVA family can no longer be described as a cube. This is due to a smaller number of slots than in the NOVA CUBE Q87. The NOVA Q170 is therefore slightly narrower than its little brother and still offers enough space for the installation of a x16 PCIe expansion card. Thanks to such an expansion card, graphics cards or network cards, for example, can be connected. Up to two 2.5″ hard disks, whether HDD or SSD (see also “What is the difference between HDD and SSD?“), can be installed in the industrial PC and can even be connected to form a RAID if even more security is required. The CPU is also supported by up to 32 GB of RAM.

Internal USB port with security key

The NOVA Q170 has a wide range of different interfaces to offer. In addition to the DisplayPort and DVI video outputs already mentioned, the NOVA also has two LAN ports and five COM ports. There are also six USB 3.0 ports on the front and two USB 2 ports on the back. The third 2.0 port is located inside the Mini-PC and is equipped with an internal security key. This USB port can be used to create internal backups, for example.

Technical data:

• CPU: Intel® Pentium® G4400, optional Intel® Core i5-6400T or Intel® Core i7
• GPU: Optional Nvidia Quadro P2000 with 5GB memory
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 143 x 226 x 217 mm
• 8x USB 3.0, including 1x internal with security key
• 5 x COM RS-232/422/485, including 1 x DIO
• SATA: 2.5” SATA II HDD or SSD (with RAID 1)

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RUGGED in digital signage? GTX 1050Ti makes 8K possible!

We don’t want to beat about the bush and get straight to the main attraction that the new RUGGED GTX 1050 Ti has to offer: The eponymous dedicated nVidia GTX 1050 Ti graphics card. Some of you may already be familiar with this graphics card, as our spo-book KUMO IV is also equipped with a similar one – namely a GTX 1060.
But what makes the GTX 1050 Ti so special? With a memory of 4GB and up to 32GB of video RAM, smooth playback of content with a resolution of up to 8K is possible. So far so good. An 8K video wall is also possible with four of the seven HDMI ports on the front of the mini PC.

Passively cooled high-end graphics

Our RUGGED GTX 1050 Ti remains true to the common thread of the RUGGED series. Just like its predecessor, the spo-book RUGGED Q170, the new mini PC is based on a powerful sixth-generation Intel® Core i5 processor with a performance of 4 x 2.3 GHz. Thanks to the still passive cooling system and a solid metal housing, both of which we already know from the RUGGED series, outdoor use with the system is guaranteed in any case, because dirt, dust or moisture have no chance of getting inside. The extended temperature range from -40° Celsius to +70° Celsius is another advantage for outdoor use. Fancy an 8K video wall in the ski resort? No problem for our RUGGED GTX 1050 Ti!

NEW: RUGGED now also for the vehicle

With our last new launch in the RUGGED series, we announced that it is now also suitable for use in vehicles. The RUGGED GTX 1050 Ti is also capable of absorbing so-called voltage peaks, which usually occur when starting vehicles. The special feature of this system is that it can not only withstand the usual 9-36 volts, but can even handle up to 48 volts thanks to the wide range input. Like its little brother, the new Vehicle-PC is vibration and shock-tested in accordance with American military standards.

Technical data of the RUGGED GTX 1050 Ti

• Intel® Core i5-6500TE Skylake 4 x 2.3 GHz, up to 3.3 GHz
• Absolute highlight: nVidia GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB memory
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 260 x 89 x 226.5 mm
• 2 x SIM slot
• 7 x HDMI
• 4 x USB 3.0
• 4 x Intel Gigabit LAN (optional PoE)
• optional:
  – W-LAN
  – Bluetooth

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Just like its predecessors, the WINDBOX III EVO also impresses with its compact dimensions of 300 x 196 x 30 mm and can still be quickly attached to surfaces such as behind monitors or under desks in offices using the standard-compliant VESA mounts (see also “What is VESA?“). The weight is also the same as the older models, making integration into existing systems very easy.

Improved performance and consistent WINDBOX features

Our new spo-book  WINDBOX III EVO is equipped with a seventh-generation Intel Core i5 processor, which operates at up to 3.1 GHz and is supported by up to 32 GB of selectable RAM. On the one hand, this enables demanding multitasking, but applications running individually can also make optimum use of the CPU’s performance. The main feature of the WINDBOX is still the passive cooling system: absolutely silent working in particularly quiet areas is no problem. With the extended temperature range of -10°C to 50°C and the completely sealed metal housing, which prevents dust and dirt from reaching the inside of the Mini-PC, using the WINDBOX III EVO in particularly difficult conditions is certainly no problem. Such use is also guaranteed by the high quality of the components, as the Mini-PC is designed for 24/7 use.

Interface diversity for all areas

The WINDBOX III EVO also conquers the digital signage sector with its numerous video outputs. With one DVI and two DisplayPort interfaces, up to three monitors can be controlled simultaneously and either the same or different content can be played (see also “VGA, DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI – What is the difference between these multimedia interfaces?“). The equally high computing power of the EVO certainly meets the high demands placed on embedded PCs in this area: 4K content can be displayed without any delays. This will also replace the 1080p standard in the digital signage sector.

The wide variety of connections guarantees that the WINDBOX III EVO can work with existing configurations without any problems. The two Gigabit LAN interfaces and the optional WLAN and Bluetooth can be used to establish network connections, but wireless data transfers are also possible.

The device is equipped with 6 USB ports – four of which comply with the latest 3.0 standard – and can therefore be connected to numerous devices or external storage media. Thanks to the many different configurations, the WINDBOX III EVO can always be optimally adapted to the desired application.

No more Windows 7 support

Intel and Microsoft will no longer provide driver support for Kabylake processors under Windows 7 with immediate effect: For our customers, this means that in future we will only offer support for Windows 10.

The WINDBOX III EVO can now be configured, tested and purchased on our website according to your own requirements.

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RUGGED Q170 stays Outdoor & goes Vehicle Computing

The Like its predecessors in the RUGGED series, the RUGGED Q170 is optimally equipped for outdoor use. The Mini-PC can easily cope with an extended temperature range from -40° Celsius to +70° Celsius. At the same time, the inner workings of the industrial PC are protected from environmental influences such as humidity and dust by passive cooling and the robust metal housing. In addition to the long-known application scenario under harsh conditions, the RUGGED Q170 with its dimensions of 250 x 55 x 150 mm is the first model in the RUGGED series that is also suitable for use in vehicles. Thanks to its wide range input (9-36 volts), the Mini-PC can absorb voltage peaks. In addition, the embedded PC is vibration and shock-tested in accordance with American military standards.

Flexibility through modular design

With the RUGGED Q170, for the first time since spo-comm Mini-PCs have been available, it is possible to expand the number of interfaces yourself in just a few simple steps. Thanks to the optional LAN module, the four LAN ports can be expanded to eight LAN ports, allowing the Mini-PC to withstand even more complex network applications.

Special feature: With the help of PoE (Power over Ethernet; see also“What is PoE?“), it is also possible to supply the four modularly expandable LAN ports with power. The security sector in particular benefits from this feature, with which it is now possible to control up to eight surveillance cameras – for example in the subway or at airports – with just one mini PC.

Two display ports and a VGA connection allow independent image output on up to three screens. Thanks to the integrated Intel® HD Graphics 530 and the two display ports, an output of 2x 4K@60Hz is also possible, which in combination with the robustness of the RUGGED Q170 also speaks for outdoor digital signage applications.

The RUGGED Q170 also offers the option of implementing a multi-SIM card. This ensures that the Mini PC is connected to a network at all times with the help of a broad network spectrum.

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spo-book WINDBOX II Quad

The spo-book WINDBOX II Quad is now the fourth generation of the WINDBOX II series, which – as the name suggests – has extremely high performance with its four processor cores. The robust metal housing offers low power consumption, passive cooling and also protects the Mini-PC from external influences. Thanks to its flat design, the system can be easily mounted in the environment, for example on all screens that have a VESA hole. The hardware of the WINDBOX II Quad is state-of-the-art and offers connections such as USB 3.0, two network connections, up to 8 GB of RAM and a processor that only consumes a maximum of 10 watts. The software is also impressive: The WINDBOX II Quad is compatible with all Windows operating systems from version 7 onwards, for both 32-bit and 64-bit systems.

Key data:

– CPU: Intel J1900, 4 x 2.0 GHz
– Compatible with all Windows operating systems from version 7
– Up-to-date connections, such as USB 3.0

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spo-book WINDBOX III Advanced

Our spo-book WINDBOX III Advanced, developed jointly with MSI IPC (Micro Star International), boasts passive cooling that protects against dust and dirt and enables completely silent operation (see also “Active or passive cooling for my Mini-PC?”). The mini PC meets the highest requirements with its Core i5 processor with Broadwell core, which operates at up to 2.7 GHz and is supported by a RAM of up to 16 GB. The DVI and DisplayPort interfaces of the WINDBOX III Advanced guarantee that the mini PC can control up to three screens simultaneously with the same or different content, even in 4K.

Key data:

– CPU: Intel Core i5-5200U
– Independent image output on up to 3 screens
– 4x USB 3.0, 2x DisplayPort and 1x DVI-I

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