Avalue Launches EPI-ARLS, EPIC SBC, to Empower Edge Computing and Smart Application Integration

Avalue, Taiwan, 23.06.2025 - Avalue Technology Inc. (TPEx: 3479.TWO), a global leader in industrial computing solutions, proudly introduces the EPI-ARLS, a compact EPIC SBC designed specifically for industrial and embedded applications. Combining small form factor, high-performance computing, rich I/O connectivity, and versatile expansion, EPI-ARLS is tailored to meet the demanding requirements of smart manufacturing, healthcare monitoring, edge computing, and precision agriculture.

Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors based on the Intel® Arrow Lake-S architecture, the EPI-ARLS supports up to 35W TDP, delivering a powerful yet energy-efficient performance – ideal for space-constrained environments requiring real-time data processing. With its compact 165 x 115 mm EPIC form factor and a single 262-pin SO-DIMM slot supporting up to 48GB DDR5 5600/6400MHz dual-channel memory, the EPI-ARLS ensures high-speed data analysis and AI inference while simplifying system integration and space optimization.

For expandability, the EPI-ARLS is equipped with one M.2 Key-E slot and two M.2 Key-M slots (the Q870 version exclusively supports dual Key-M), accommodating wireless modules, NVMe SSDs, and SATA devices. It also offers comprehensive I/O options, including up to three 2.5GbE LAN ports (three on the Q870, two on the H810), four USB 3.2, four USB 2.0, and four COM ports (2 x RS-232/422/485 + 2 x RS-232), as well as 1 x 16-bit GPIO and TPM 2.0 for secure and versatile industrial connectivity.

In terms of display, the EPI-ARLS supports triple display output via DP 2.0, HDMI 2.0, and LVDS/eDP interfaces, with resolutions up to 8K – making it a robust platform for industrial imaging, multi-screen control, and visual edge applications.

Versatile Application Domains

• Smart Agriculture: Integrates sensor data, vision analysis, and device control to enable precision farming and remote operations.
• Healthcare Monitoring: Supports real-time processing and integration of multiple physiological signals, improving patient care quality and clinical efficiency.
• Edge Computing: Enables localized data processing and analysis to reduce latency and offload network traffic, ideal for transportation, logistics, and retail environments.
• Industrial Automation: Integrates with PLCs, sensors, and control systems via high-speed I/O and multiple communication interfaces to ensure stable and reliable process control.

Compared to Mini-ITX platforms (170mm x 170mm), the EPI-ARLS’s EPIC form factor (165mm x 115mm) offers both space-saving design and sufficient expandability, making it well-suited for integration into size-sensitive, high-performance systems such as robotic arms, high-speed imaging modules, and laser cutting devices. Available in both Q870 and H810 chipset versions, the Q870 variant emphasizes comprehensive I/O and triple LAN support for highly integrated systems, while the H810 targets cost-efficiency and streamlined architectures for large-scale deployments and long-life cycle product planning. With modular design and flexible configuration, the EPI-ARLS expands the deployment depth and application breadth of EPIC SBCs in the smart edge landscape.

As a leader in embedded computing, Avalue Technology continues to drive innovation in platform modularization and vertical solution integration. The EPI-ARLS is more than a high-performance SBC – it reflects Avalue’s deep insights into smart application trends and steadfast commitment to industrial innovation.

Main Features of EPI-ARLS 

• Top Layer Soldered Socket
• Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors supports LGA 1851 CPU Up to 35W Max
• Intel® Q870/H810 chipsets
• Single DDR5 6400MHz SO-DIMM socket, support up to 48GB
• Triple Display: 1 x DP, 1 x HDMI, 1 x 2CH LVDS or 1x eDP (Default LVDS)
• Expansion Slot: M.2 Key-E, M.2 Key-M
• Dual 2.5G Gigabit Ethernet
• 2 x RS-232/422/485, 2 x RS-232
• DC in +12V