Advantech PCM-3362Z Intel Atom N450 PC/104-Plus SBC

The Advantech PCM-3362Z is a PC/104-Plus Single Board Computer built on the Intel Atom N450 processor, engineered for embedded systems requiring ultra-low power consumption and compact form factors. It delivers 1.667 GHz single-core performance with Hyper-Threading support across a 45 nm Pineview architecture, consuming just 5.5 W typical power. The board integrates Intel ICH8M chipset logic, dual display capability (CRT + LVDS), and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, making it suitable for industrial automation, data acquisition, and field-deployed control systems operating in temperature-constrained environments.

– Technical Specifications

Processor & Core Chipset
• Intel Atom N450: 1 core, 2 threads (Hyper-Threading), 1.667 GHz, 45 nm process
• L2 Cache: 512 KB
• TDP: 5.5 W
• System Chipset: Intel ICH8M

Memory & Storage
• DDR2 SDRAM: 667 MHz, up to 2 GB (1 × 200-pin SODIMM)
• On-board Flash: 2 GB (4 GB optional)
• SATA II: 1 interface, up to 300 MB/s data rate

Graphics & Display
• Integrated Intel Gen 3.5 core (DX9 compliant, MPEG2 acceleration)
• Shared VRAM: up to 224 MB system memory
• VGA: up to SXGA 1400 × 1060 @ 60 Hz
• Single-channel 18-bit LVDS: up to WXGA 1366 × 768
• Dual display support (CRT + LVDS)

Connectivity & Interfaces
• 1 × Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps, Intel 82567V controller)
• 4 × USB 2.0 ports (fuse protected)
• 2 × RS-232, 1 × RS-422/485 serial ports
• 1 × PS/2 keyboard/mouse connector
• 8-bit GPIO, 1 × I²C connector
• PC/104-Plus expansion slot (ISA and PCI bus)

Power & Environmental
• Supply: +5 V ± 5% (required), +12 V ± 5% (optional)
• Typical consumption: +5 V @ 2 A, +12 V @ 5 mA (10.06 W)
• Maximum consumption: +5 V @ 2.37 A, +12 V @ 7 mA (11.93 W)
• Operating temperature: 0–60 °C standard (extended -20–80 °C or -40–85 °C available)
• Operating humidity: 40 °C @ 85% RH non-condensing

Physical & Firmware
• Dimensions: 96 × 90 mm
• Weight: ~0.162 kg (0.357 lb base); with heat-sink ~0.664 kg (1.46 lb)
• AMI 16 Mbit Flash BIOS
• Watchdog timer: 1–255 seconds/minutes programmable
• 3 V / 210 mAH lithium battery

– Key Features

• Ultra-low power envelope—ideal for battery or solar-powered deployments
• Dual independent display outputs with hardware MPEG2 acceleration
• Gigabit Ethernet via dedicated Intel PHY controller
• PC/104-Plus modularity for stackable I/O expansion
• ACPI/APM 1.2 power management
• Extended temperature variants for harsh industrial environments
• Programmable watchdog for autonomous system recovery

– Typical Applications

• Industrial automation and process control
• Data logging and remote telemetry systems
• Networked field instrumentation
• Embedded vision systems (MPEG2 preprocessing)
• Rugged transportation and environmental monitoring