DFI is entering the AI application market with the launch of its embedded System-on-Module (SOM) MTH968, featuring the latest Intel Core Ultra processor. This move marks a notable expansion into the AI Industrial PC (IPC) segment, and the product stands out as the first to integrate an NPU processor. Complying with the COM Express (COM.0 R3.1) Type 6 module standard, the module comes equipped with an Intel Meteor Lake processor, representing a breakthrough by combining CPU, GPU, and NPU on a single chip. The Meteor Lake processor introduces two ‘low-power, high-efficiency cores (LP E-core),’ resulting in a 30% to 50% reduction in power consumption and a 10% improvement in CPU optimization. The GPU performance is also significantly enhanced, showing up to a 114% improvement compared to previous Intel processors.
The incorporation of the NPU elevates the module’s capabilities, making it proficient in critical AI tasks such as AI edge computing and complex graphics computing. This efficiency leads to cost savings on cloud-related expenses. The module is designed for versatility, featuring a fanless wide temperature design operational between -40°C to 85°C. It leverages DDR5 and NVMe SSD to optimize high-efficiency computing performance, reduce latency, and improve storage speed. With applications spanning various AIoT fields like industrial automation, smart transportation, and smart agriculture, the module emerges as a versatile solution.
In the evolving landscape of technologies like 5G, edge computing, and remote control, IPCs play a pivotal role in handling intricate tasks through AI edge computing. DFI’s module distinguishes itself with high-performance computing that emphasizes efficient energy use, offering enhanced computing capabilities and customizable flexibility to expedite upgrades in industrial AI applications.
