Axiomtek has presented the new CAPA561, a high-performance 3.5” (146 x 104 mm) embedded CPU board designed for demanding industrial vision and Edge AI applications. The new processor board is based on the LGA1700 socket, supporting 12th and 13th generation Intel Core CPUs (Core i7/i5/i3 series, Intel Processor U300L, and Celeron 7305L), providing flexibility in choosing computing power.
Memory and graphics
The mainboard comes with two SO-DIMM slots for DDR5-4800/5200 RAM, with a total capacity of up to 64 GB. One of the key features of the CAPA561 is its advanced video subsystem, including five physical ports: two HDMI 1.4 ports, eDP, and two USB Type-C ports (with DisplayPort Alt Mode support).
Storage and expansion
Despite its ultra-small size, the CAPA561 offers an unprecedented selection of M.2 expansion slots, eliminating the need for bulky adapters:
- M.2 Key M, 2280 format, with PCIe Gen4 x4 support for ultra-fast NVMe drives.
- M.2 Key E, 2230 format, for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth wireless modules.
- M.2 Key B, 3042/3052 format, with PCIe x1, USB 3.2 Gen2, and USB 2.0 support for 4G/5G modem integration.
- One SATA 3.0 port is provided for standard drives.
LAN interfaces and Quad-View
The network subsystem of the new mainboard is designed for high data transfer rates. Depending on the model, the device comes with two or three independent Ethernet ports, including 2.5 Gbps ports based on Intel i226-V/LM controllers.
Configuration variants
For flexible integration, Axiomtek offers four standard modifications, differing in the set of ports and cooling system:
- CAPA561-LGA-3LH: three LAN ports version (one 1 Gbps port + two 2.5 Gbps ports) with passive cooling solution (Heatsink).
- CAPA561-LGA-3LC: three LAN ports version (one 1 Gbps port + two 2.5 Gbps ports) with active cooling solution (Cooler).
- CAPA561-LGA-2LH: two LANports version (one 1 Gbps port + one 2.5 Gbps port) with passive cooling solution (Heatsink).
- CAPA561-LGA-2LC: two LANports version (one 1 Gbps port + one 2.5 Gbps port) with active cooling solution (Cooler).
Design and security
The motherboard is powered by a +12V DC supply via a 2x2-pin connector. A TPM 2.0 module is integrated for hardware-level data protection. The operating temperature range is -20°C to +70°C for versions with active cooling and up to +60°C for passive cooling solutions.
Axiomtek’s newest CAPA561 is a powerful tool for system integrators, enabling them to pack desktop PC performance into a 3.5-inch processor board. The combination of an LGA1700 socket, three M.2 slots, and 2.5GbE ports makes it a flagship in its segment.
