Avalue ECM-ASL3 3.5-Inch SBC Supports Intel Alder Lake-N and Amston Lake SoCs

Avalue Technology has launched the ECM-ASL3, a 3.5-inch industrial SBC with Alder Lake-N and Amston Lake processor options, which includes the Intel Processor N97, Core i3-N305, and Atom x7000RE series. Built for reliability in industrial environments, the SBC is designed for applications such as smart manufacturing, medical monitoring, and autonomous mobile robots (AMR/AGV), featuring a rugged design that supports extended operating temperatures.

The board supports a single DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM up to 16GB and drives triple displays via HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a, and LVDS/eDP. Networking and expansion are prioritized with two Gigabit Ethernet ports (Intel I210AT/IT), one 2.5GbE port (Intel I226V/IT), and three M.2 slots: Key-M 2280 for storage, Key-B 3042/3052 for 5G/LTE or SSD, and Key-E 2230 for Wi-Fi. Additionally, I/O includes three USB 3.2 Gen2 ports, RS-232/422/485 COM ports, and 8-bit GPIO, while the system operates on a wide 9V-36V DC input range and supports temperatures from -40°C to 80°C.

Avalue ECM-ASL3 3.5-Inch Alder Lake-N SBC

Avalue ECM-ASL3 3.5-Inch SBC Specifications:

• SoC:
  • Intel Processor N97 quad-core Alder Lake N-series processor up to 3.6 GHz with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel UHD Graphics Gen 12 @ 1.2 GHz; TDP: 12W
  • Intel Core i3-N305 octa-core processor up to 3.8 GHz with 6MB cache, 32EU Intel UHD Graphics Gen 12 @ 1.25 GHz; TDP: 15W
  • Intel Atom x7433RE quad-core processor @ 1.5 to 3.4 GHz with 6MB cache, 32EU Intel UHD graphics; 9W TDP
  • Intel Atom x7835RE octa-core processor up to 3.6GHz with 6MB cache, 32EU Intel UHD graphics; TDP: 12W
• System Memory: 1× DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM socket, up to 16GB RAM
• Storage:
  • 1× SATA III
  • 1× M.2 Key M (2280, PCIe Gen3 x1 / SATA auto-detect)
  • 1× M.2 Key B (3042/3052, PCIe x1 or USB 3.2 Gen1)
• Display:
  • 1× HDMI 2.0b (up to 4096×2160 @60Hz)
  • 1× DisplayPort 1.4a (up to 4096×2160 @60Hz)
  • 1× Dual-channel LVDS (1920×1080, 18/24-bit) or eDP (1920×1080 @60Hz, 2 lanes)
• Networking:
  • 2× Intel® I210AT/IT Gigabit Ethernet
  • 1× Intel® I226V/IT 2.5GbE
  • 3× RJ-45 LAN ports
• Audio: Line-out, Line-in, Mic-in via Realtek ALC888S HD Audio codec
•  USB:
  • 3× USB 3.2 Gen2 (rear I/O)
  • 1× USB 2.0 (rear I/O)
  • 2× USB 2.0 via pin headers
• Serial: 2× RS-232/422/485, 2× RS-232
• Expansion:
  • 1× M.2 Key B (3042/3052), supports WWAN/5G (3.3V & 3.8V), SIM slot, GNSS or SSD
  • 1× M.2 Key E (2230) for Wi-Fi / CNVi (Alder Lake only)
  • 1× M.2 Key M (2280)
  • 8-bit GPIO
  • eSPI header
• Security: TPM 2.0 (Nuvoton NPCT760AABYX / Infineon SLB9670)
• Misc: 
  • Watchdog timer (1 sec to 65,535 sec)
  • H/W Status Monitor
• Power:
  • DC input: +9V to +36V
  • AT / ATX power mode (AT default)
• Dimensions: 146 × 101 mm (5.7″ × 4″) 3.5″ Micro Module
• Weight: ~0.2 kg
• Operating Temperature:
  • Standard: 0°C to 60°C
  • Industrial: -40°C to 80°C (Atom x7000RE)
• Certifications: CE, FCC, RoHS compliant

Avalue ECM-ASL3 Block Diagram

Software support includes Windows 11 and Linux, making the ECM-ASL3 suitable for both commercial and industrial deployments. Standard x86 compatibility allows developers to reuse existing software stacks, while Linux support enables long-term maintenance, customization, and integration with embedded and edge applications.

Previously, we have written about other similar 3.5-Inch SBCs, including the IBASE IBR500, the ASUS C5153ES-IM-AA, and AAEON GENE-MTH6, among others. Check those out if you are looking for more powerful options.

ECM-ASL3 Hardware Overview Top(Left) Bottom(Right)

The Avalue  ECM-ASL3 Alder Lake-N SBC is already available, but the company does not publish pricing. The board comes in four variants, with N97 and Core i3-N305 models for standard temperature use, and Atom x7433RE and x7835RE versions designed for extended temperature environments. Avalue also mentions a seven-year product lifecycle, and pricing is available on request through the company’s website. More information is available on the press release page.

Images used courtesy of Avalue