Portwell, a global provider of embedded computing solutions, presents the PCOM-BC00, a SMARC 2.2 module featuring the power-efficient Intel®Atom® x7000E/RE Series processors. Designed to address the growing demand for compact, scalable and AI-ready edge computing platforms, PCOM-BC00 delivers a balanced combination of computing performance, connectivity and long-term deployment flexibility for a wide range of industrial applications. This new module delivers improvements in performance, storage capacity and peripheral integration. The addition of MIPI-CSI support and optional CAN Bus connectivity provides greater design flexibility for edge AI, portable devices and autonomous systems.
As industries increasingly adopt intelligent automation, machine vision, autonomous systems and connected edge devices, embedded modules are expected to provide higher computing density while maintaining low power consumption and compact form factors. PCOM-BC00 expands Portwell’s SMARC module portfolio with support for edge AI computing, LPDDR5 memory and enhanced connectivity options that help developers and system integrators accelerate product development and reduce time-to-market.
Power-Efficient Computing and Connectivity for Modern Edge Applications
What Benefits Does PCOM-BC00 Offer For Edge AI Applications?
Compared with the previous-generation platform, this new module delivers improvements in performance, storage capacity and peripheral integration. The addition of MIPI-CSI support and optional CAN Bus connectivity provides customers with greater design flexibility for edge AI, portable devices and autonomous systems.
Built on Intel®Atom® x7000E/RE Series processors with up to 8 cores and a configurable 6W–15W TDP, PCOM-BC00 offers an ideal balance of computing performance and energy efficiency. The module supports up to 16GB onboard LPDDR5 memory and up to 256GB onboard eMMC 5.1 storage, providing faster data access and reliable system responsiveness for edge workloads. Comprehensive I/O support includes 4x PCIe Gen3 x1, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 6x USB 2.0, 2x 2.5GbE, 2x UART, 1x SATA, and versatile triple display support, led by a standard DP++ and SKU-dependent choices of HDMI®/DP and eDP/LVDS to fit specific customer needs.
PCOM-BC00 also supports MIPI-CSI camera interfaces (1x 2-lane + 1x 4-lane) and optional CAN Bus connectivity, providing additional flexibility for vision-based and industrial control applications.
Is This Module Optimised for Intelligent Retail, Industrial Automation, Food Processing and Defence Applications?
PCOM-BC00 has been specifically designed to support diverse industrial markets where reliability, compactness and long product lifecycles are critical. In Intelligent Retail, rich display interfaces and networking capabilities make it ideal for kiosks and self-service terminals. PCOM-BC00 perfectly supports digital signage, payment systems, and interactive information displays. For Industrial Automation, the module provides the connectivity, scalability and power-efficient computing required for AGVs, AMRs, and portable devices. In the Food & Chemical Industry, PCOM-BC00 supports processing equipment, quality inspection systems, and production line monitoring.
These specific applications demand stable operation in challenging environments. Compact SMARC form factor (82mm x 50mm), low power consumption, and robust design make it highly suitable for military and defence applications such as drones, portable mission systems, navigation devices, surveillance platforms and intelligent monitoring solutions.
Supporting the Evolution of Edge Computing
PCOM-BC00 SMARC 2.2 Module Features:
- Intel Atom® x7000RE series processors (Amston Lake), Intel® Core™ 3 Processor N355 (Twin Lake), and Intel® Processor N97 (Alder Lake-N)
- Onboard LPDDR5 SDRAM up to 16GB
- Onboard eMMC up to 256GB
- Triple 4K display support: LVDS/eDP, HDMI/DP, DP++
- Four PCIe 3.0 x1 lanes, two USB 3.2 Gen 2, six USB 2.0, SATA III
- Intel® TCC/TSN with 2.5GbE (select SKUs)
- Wide operating temperature range from -40°C to +85°C (select SKUs)
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