According to Intel, the device has all the elements of a full computer, including an SoC, memory, storage and wireless connectivity. It will also feature flexible I/O options, enabling hardware manufacturers to optimise for their particular solutions.
Scheduled to be available in the middle of 2017, the Compute Card family will feature a range of Intel processors, including 7th Gen Intel Core devices.
Measuring 94.5 x 55 x 5mm, connectivity will be via an Intel Compute Card slot with a USB-C connector plus extension. This latter feature is said to enable USB, PCIe, HDMI, DP and additional signals to be passed between the card and the host device.
Potential applications are said to be as varied as interactive refrigerators and smart kiosks to security cameras and IoT gateways. In order to use the device, engineers need to design a standard Intel Compute Card slot into their product and to then select the Compute Card that best meets their performance and price needs.
