Advantech Expands Industrial GPU Solution Lineup with New MXM GPUs, Powered by NVIDIA Ada Lovelace Architecture, and Ultra-Compact GPU Edge Computer

Taipei, Taiwan, June 3rd, 2024 — Advantech, a leading global provider of industrial edge computers and GPU solutions, is excited to introduce its new MXM GPU cards, including the SKY-MXM-2000A, SKY-MXM-3500A, SKY-MXM-5000A, powered by the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture. Alongside these cutting-edge GPU cards, Advantech also introduces its new ultra-compact GPU edge computer, the UNO-148 V2, designed to boost AI capabilities at the edge.

As edge computing continues to evolve, the demand for high-performance, efficient, and reliable AI processing grows. Advantech addresses this need with its new MXM GPU cards, based on the NVIDIAAda Lovelace architecture, providing unparalleled processing power and energy efficiency for AI-augmented professional workflows. In addition, the launch of the UNO-148 V2 GPU edge computer further expands the possibilities of edge AI. Featuring a compact size and rich I/O design, the UNO-148 V2 can be integrated with its second-stack extension kit to support MXM GPUs, allowing for easy deployment and customization. This combination of modular flexibility and robust connectivity enables the UNO-148 V2 to support a wide range of diverse edge AI applications.

Introducing New MXM GPU Series Leveraging the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace Architecture

Advantech offers MXM GPU cards based on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, launching the SKY-MXM-5000A, SKY-MXM-3500A, and SKY-MXM-2000A. Featuring compact sizes, rugged designs, and low power consumption, these new cards are ideal for GPU computing in portable devices, especially in space-constrained, fanless environments.

The key features of the new MXM GPUs utilizing the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture include:

• CUDA cores - Double the professional graphics and compute performance compared to the previous NVIDIA Ampere architecture generation-based GPUs.
• 3rd-Generation RT Cores - Up to twice the rendering throughput of the NVIDIA Ampere architecture generation.
• 4th-Generation Tensor Cores - Twice the AI computing power of the NVIDIA Ampere architecture generation.
• High-Level Image Acceleration - 2.5 times faster image processing with new video encode and decode engines.
  
• Extended Product Life Support - Over 5 years of longevity, ensuring stability and durability.
  
• Customized Thermal Solutions - Ensures stable operation in temperatures from 0°C to 55°C, making it suitable for harsh industrial environments.
  

These advancements accelerate AI application development in industrial manufacturing, medical care, smart cities, and gaming, supporting machine automation, machine vision, dental and surgical systems, and driver assistance.

UNO-148 V2 with MXM GPU Integration for Enhanced AI Capabilities

Meanwhile, Advantech introduces the latest addition to its Edge Controller series, the UNO-148 V2, accompanied by the UNO-MXM-CB01 carrier stack, tailored for diverse AI industrial needs. The UNO-148 V2 is equipped with the latest Intel® Core™ processors (13th Gen), delivering superior computing power. Its modular design supports various expansion options, particularly through its integration with the UNO-MXM-CB01 carrier stack, enabling compatibility with Advantech MXM GPU cards built on NVIDIA GPUs. This combination ensures that the UNO-148 V2 can accommodate the 1 x MXM 3.1 Type A form factor GPU module expansion with support for up to 35W of power consumption. 

Moreover, the inclusion of this MXM expansion module provides 4 independent display outputs, facilitating real-time data processing and displays in demanding environments such as airports, MRT stations, and control rooms. With features like port isolation and NVMe SSD storage that supports RAID, the UNO-148 V2 ensures robust performance for edge computing and GPU-intensive applications, making it ideal for the medical and manufacturing sectors, particularly in image collection. Engineered for longevity and stability, the UNO-148 V2 with UNO-MXM modules excels in AI-demanding environments, perfectly suited for edge computing and GPU-powered applications.

Advantech’s SKY-MXM-2000A is available for order now, while the SKY-MXM-3500A, SKY-MXM-5000A, and UNO-148 V2 will be available soon. These latest products will be showcased at the 2024 Advantech Edge AI Showcase & Meetup at COMPUTEX, at the Grand Hilai Taipei, Room 901 and 902 (No. 168, Jingmao 1st Rd., Nangang Dist., Taipei City 115 , Taiwan). For more information, please contact a regional sales team or visit www.advantech.com

About Advantech

 Advantech’s corporate vision is to enable an intelligent planet. The company is a global leader in the fields of IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms. To embrace the trends of IoT, big data, and artificial intelligence, Advantech promotes IoT hardware and software solutions with the Edge Intelligence WISE-PaaS core to assist business partners and clients in connecting their industrial chains. Advantech is also working with business partners to co-create business ecosystems that accelerate the goal of industrial intelligence. (www.advantech.com)