These single-board computers (SBC) in the embedded NUC standard are based on AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 series processors and are designed as high-performance class boards.
With the ‘Zen 4’ x86 core architecture and using 4 nm process technology, the NUCU series is characterized by improved levels of performance and energy efficiency.
Thanks to the latest RDNA3 Radeon graphics architecture and the integrated XDNA Neural Processing Unit as an AI engine with up to 16 TOPS, the SBCs are equipped for the latest applications.
Depending on the CPU variant, up to 8 cores and 16 threads are used. The high number of CPU cores and threads is a big advantage when it comes to parallel applications. The NUCU series is intended for applications that require high CPU and/or GPU performance as well as security features such as ECC and hardware TPM.
Sample use cases are 3D applications, augmented and virtual reality as well as AI systems, machine learning, IoT edge applications, industrial automation systems, computer vision, among others.
Key technical features of the NUCU series are a memory of up to 96 GByte DualChannel DDR5-5600 RAM with ECC support (Error Correction Code), a wide-range input from 10.8 VDC to 26.4 VDC and numerous other security features. In addition to the AMD Firmware Trusted Platform Module and a TPM 2.0 chip (Infineon), these also include health monitoring and management with adjustable fan control, hardware monitoring and watchdog.
Other specifications include fast 2.5 GBit Ethernet controllers, PCIe 4.0x4 2280 NVME support and optional wireless module support for 4G / LTE / 5G / WiFi 6. There are also various interfaces, e.g. two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, two Mini DisplayPort++ and two USB-C DP Alt Mode ports. In addition, multi-monitor applications can be operated with up to four 4K/60Hz monitors.
The SBCs are designed for a commercial operating temperature range from 0 °C to +60 °C. Microsoft Windows 11 or Linux Ubuntu 22.04 LTS are used as the operating system.
Different CPUs with a TDP of 15 W - 54 W are available:
- AMD Ryzen 7 Embedded 8845HS: 8 cores / 16 threads – 3.8 GHz to 5.1 GHz – TDP: 35-54 W
- AMD Ryzen 7 Embedded 8840U: 8 cores / 16 threads – 3.3 GHz to 5.1 GHz – TDP: 15-30 W
- AMD Ryzen 5 Embedded 8645HS: 6 cores / 12 threads – 4.3 GHz to 5.0 GHz – TDP: 35-54 W
- AMD Ryzen 5 Embedded 8640U: 6 cores / 12 threads – 3.5 GHz to 4.9 GHz – TDP: 15-30 W
The components and operating systems used in production are on the “long-term roadmap” and ensure the long-term availability of the system up to 10 years.
