ARES-2100 Series
ARES-2100 Series Ultra Compact Fanless Embedded Controller with Wildcat Lake Processors
- Intel® Core™ Series 3 Processors
- Integrated NPU for AI acceleration (Up to 17 NPU TOPS)
- Ultra-Compact & Fanless Design
- Supports up to 3 x USB Ports (up to 5 x USB ports via expansion)
- Supports 2 x 2.5GbE LAN Ports (up to 3 x 2.5GbE via expansion)
Lightweight Edge AI Computing Architecture
ARES-2100 Series is designed for Edge AI workloads, combining advanced Intel® Core™ Series 3 processors (Wildcat Lake), Intel® Xe3 graphics, and Intel® NPU 5.0 to deliver up to 40 TOPS of AI performance. Its dedicated NPU provides up to 17 TOPS for complex neural processing, offloading intensive tasks from the CPU to enable faster, low-latency AI inference for applications such as machine vision and automated inspection.
Ultra-Slim 1U Design for Space-Constrained Deployments
With a standardized 1U height of just 44 mm and a lightweight 1.1 kg chassis, it is ideal for 1U racks, AMR/AGV systems, and slim industrial cabinets. A secure cable-lock bracket prevents accidental disconnections, while MIL-STD-810H shock and vibration compliance ensures reliable 24/7 operation in harsh industrial environments.
Industrial Connectivity and Reliability
Built for long-term deployment, ARES-2100 supports up to three 2.5GbE LAN ports for high-speed networking, along with flexible M.2 expansion for NVMe storage, wireless, and LTE modules. It also features a wide-range 9-36V DC input, remote switch support, optional onboard UFS 3.1 storage up to 256GB, and stable operation from -20°C to 60°C, delivering reliable, scalable, and future-ready Edge AI computing.
System |
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| CPU | Intel® Core™ Series 3 Processors |
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| Memory | 1 x 262-pin DDR5 SO-DIMM socket up to 64GB |
| Chipset | SoC |
| Graphics | Intel® Graphics |
| LAN Chipset | Intel® i226-LM |
| Watchdog Timer | 1~255 levels reset |
| TPM | TPM 2.0 (fTPM/dTPM) |
I/O |
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| Serial Port | 1 x RS232/422/485 (via RJ45 connector) |
| USB Port | 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 2 x USB-A 2.0 (ARES-2100-JC1 only) 1 x USB-C 3.2 supports DP Alt. (3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz) & 10W power output (5V/2A) |
| LAN | ARES-2100-LAN: 3x 2.5GbE ports ARES-2100-CAN: 2 x 2.5GbE ports ARES-2100-JC1 : 2 x 2.5GbE ports |
| Video Port | 2 x HDMI 2.0 (up to 3840 x 2160 @60Hz) 1 x USB-C 3.2 (up to 3840 x 2160 @60Hz) support DP Alt. support up to 3 x simultaneous displays |
| Expansion | 1 x M.2 E-Key 2230 Slot (PCIe Gen4 x1) 1 x M.2 B-Key 2242/3042 Slot (PCIe x1, USB3.0/USB2.0) + SIM Slot for LTE, via expansion card (ARES-2100-JC1 only) |
| CANBus (ARES-2100-CAN only) |
2 x 2kV isolated CAN FD via terminal block |
| Audio (ARES-2100-JC1 only) |
1 x Line-out & Mic-in combo jack |
Storage |
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| Type | 1 x M.2 M-key 2242/2280 slot (PCIe Gen4 x2) Onboard UFS 3.1 (optional, up to 256GB) |
Power Requirement |
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| Power Input | DC 9~36V, DC in + Remote Switch |
| Power Consumption | Max. 90W |
Environmental |
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| Operating Temp. | -20 ~ 60°C (-4 ~ 140°F), ambient w/ air flow |
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| Storage Temp. | -40 ~ 80°C (-40 ~ 176°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10 ~ 95% @ 60°C (non-condensing) |
| Vibration | MIL-STD-810H, Method 514.8, Category 4, operating |
| Shock & Crash | MIL-STD-810H, Method 516.8, Procedure I, functional shock=20g, operating |
Qualification |
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| Certification | CE, FCC Class A |
Mechanical |
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| Construction | Metal + Aluminum |
| Mounting | Wall-mount (standard) DIN-rail (optional w/ CTOS bracket) VESA (optional w/ CTOS bracket) |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimension (W x H x D) |
188 x 44 x 120 mm (7.40” x 1.73” x 4.72”) |
OS support |
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| System | Windows11/ Ubuntu |
Ordering Information |
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| ARES-2100-304-LAN | ARES-2100 w/ Core 3 304, 3 x LAN, 3 x USB, 2 x HDMI, 1 x COM, 1 x M.2 M-Key, 1 x M.2 E-Key |
| ARES-2100-304-CAN | ARES-2100 w/ Core 3 304, 2 x CAN FD, 2 x LAN, 3 x USB, 2 x HDMI, 1 x COM, 1 x M.2 M-Key, 1 x M.2 E-Key |
| ARES-2100-304-JC1 | ARES-2100 w/ Core 3 304, 1 x AUDIO JACK, 2 x LAN, 5 x USB, 2 x HDMI, 1 x COM, 1 x M.2 M-Key, 1 x M.2 E-Key, 1 x M.2 B-Key |
Standard Accessories
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CLB-2100
Cable-Lock Bracket for ARES-2100 Series -
WMK-2100
Wall Mounting Bracket Kit for ARES-2100 Series -
CBL-MD-5107089
COM Cable DB9P/M to RJ-45
Optional Configuration
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PAC-120W6B-FSP-ES
19V/6.3A, 120W AC/DC Adapter Kit
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