Rugged carrier board launched for NVIDIA MXM GPU solutions

Advantech has launched the MIC-3812V2. This 3U CompactPCI Serial peripheral board is engineered to empower mission-critical applications in demanding industries. Designed for outstanding reliability and performance, the board integrates MXM 3.0/3.1 graphics modules featuring NVIDIA accelerated computing and supports the latest MXM GPU cards, including the SKY-MXM-2000A, SKY-MXM-3500A, and SKY-MXM-5000A built on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, providing robust computing power for railway, medical, and other rugged and industrial applications.

Key features include:

• High-density connectivity for demanding environments features 2 HDMI 2.0 and 2 DisplayPort 1.4a connectors on the front panel, and an optional DisplayPort routed to the backplane. This robust I/O supports flexible 4-display configurations essential for real-time monitoring, medical imaging, and tactical command systems.

• Compact and modular design: MIC-3812V2 is a 3U 8HP MXM Carrier, which is Compatible with Type A (82x70mm²), Type B, and Type B+ (82x105mm²) MXM modules and supports expandability of PCIe capabilities.

• Scalable solutions: Seamlessly integrates with Advantech's MIC-330/V2 CPU boards, MIC-3890V2 DC power, 21-Slot/11-Slot 3U/4U Enclosures and NVMe Carrier MIC-3821, forming a complete, rugged computing platform.

• Universal Compatibility with NVIDIA MXM GPU Modules: Specifically supports the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace GPU architecture: SKY-MXM-2000A, SKY-MXM-3500A, and SKY-MXM-5000A.

Key benefits include:

• NVIDIA CUDA cores: Delivers double the professional graphics rendering speed compared to the previous Ampere generation.

• 4th-gen tensor cores: Provides twice the AI computing power of the Ampere generation.

• High-level image acceleration: Achieves up to 2.5 times faster image processing with new video encode and decode engines.

• Extended product life support: Guarantees over five years of longevity, ensuring system stability and durability.

• Customised thermal solutions: Ensures stable operation in temperatures from 0-55C (dependent on MXM module and thermal solution), suitable for harsh industrial environments. For other wide temperature requests, contact your local sales for a more optimal solution.

The board is designed for industry applications, offering a rugged design for robust environments. It is railway-compliant with EN50155 and EN50121-3-4 standards, ensuring uninterrupted operation in sustained vibration rail systems. Additionally, it supports medical applications, meeting stringent safety and reliability requirements by facilitating high-resolution imaging and real-time diagnostics in medical devices.