AAEON PICO-ADN2 SBC Packs Intel N97 and Core i3-N305 in Pico-ITX

The compact 100 × 72 mm SBC offers up to 16GB LPDDR5, dual Ethernet, triple-display support, industrial I/O, and flexible expansion options.

Embedded and Edge 53 minutes ago by Sayantan Nandy

AAEON PICO-ADN2 SBC

AAEON has introduced the AAEON PICO-ADN2 SBC, a compact Pico-ITX single-board computer (SBC) designed for embedded systems where board space matters. Measuring just 100 × 72 mm, the board combines Intel Alder Lake-N processing, onboard LPDDR5 memory, dual Ethernet, multiple display interfaces, and industrial I/O in a small footprint. AAEON targets the platform at transportation systems, digital signage, industrial automation, and smart kiosks.

The board comes in two main configurations. The entry variant uses the 12W Intel Processor N97 with 8GB of LPDDR5 memory, while the higher-performance version pairs the 15W Intel Core i3-N305 with 16GB of LPDDR5. Both versions support 12V power input and operate across a -20°C to 70°C temperature range, making the board suitable for a range of embedded deployments.

Previously, we covered several Pico-ITX SBCs from AAEON, including the PICO-TWL4, PICO-ASL4, PICO-ASL4 Rev.B, and more. Feel free to check them out if you’re interested in AAEON’s Pico-ITX SBC lineup.

AAEON PICO-ADN2 SBC top and bottom side

AAEON PICO-ADN2 SBC Specifications:

Processor:
- Intel Processor N97, 4-core, 2.00 GHz, 12W
- Intel Core i3-N305, 8-core, 1.80 GHz, 15W
Memory:
- Onboard single-channel LPDDR5 memory
- Up to 16GB capacity
Graphics and Display:
- Intel UHD Graphics
- HDMI 1.4 supporting up to 3840 × 2160 at 30Hz
- LVDS supporting up to 1920 × 1200 at 60Hz
- Optional eDP 1.4 supporting up to 3840 × 2160 at 60Hz
- Up to three simultaneous displays
Networking:
- 1GbE via Intel I226-IT
- 1GbE via Realtek RTL8111H-CG
USB:
- 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1
- 2× USB 2.0
Serial and GPIO:
- 2× RS-232/422/485
- 4-bit GPIO
- SMBus/I2C, with SMBus as the default configuration
Storage and Expansion:
- M.2 2230 E-Key with PCIe 3.0 x1 and USB 2.0
- Full-size mSATA/mPCIe slot
- 1× SATA 6Gb/s
Security and System Features:
- TPM 2.0
- Intel AMT support
- 255-level watchdog timer
- Wake-on-LAN
- Smart fan support
- RTC battery
Power:
- 12V DC power input
- AT/ATX power support
Operating temperature: -20°C to 70°C
Operating humidity: 0% to 90%, non-condensing
Dimensions: 100 × 72 mm ( Pico-ITX form factor )
Weight: approximately 80g

AAEON PICO-ADN2 SBC Specifications

The AAEON PICO-ADN2 SBC supports Windows 10/11 64-bit and Ubuntu 24.04.2, giving developers flexibility when building industrial and edge-computing systems. Its Intel UHD Graphics also supports up to three simultaneous displays, which suits digital signage and multi-screen embedded applications.