Premio’s line of industrial motherboards and single board computers delivers reliable embedded computing platforms with flexible processing, connectivity, and I/O capabilities. From OEM/ODM enterprise computing designs to embedded single board computer applications, Premio provides reliability and longevity with standard off-the-shelf industrial grade motherboards for the most challenging embedded deployments.
We also provide end-to-end engineering services to support your configuration requirements and solve mechanical design challenges. From a full custom solution to a small change in the I/O, we can adapt each motherboard to comply with your specifications without compromising performance.
Standardized Form Factors
Wide Operating Temperature
IoT Connectivity
Embedded Longevity
Industrial-Grade Durability
Flexible Expansion
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Performance and Deployment Matrix
The right form factor is defined not only by what the system needs today, but also by the engineering tradeoffs between expansion, footprint, connectivity, power, and thermal design.
Industrial Motherboard Form Factor Buying Guide
What is form factor? How are motherboard form factors different from one another? Learn more about the various motherboard form factors and how they are used at the rugged edge.
Which Motherboard Is Right for Your Industrial Deployment?
For many industrial embedded applications, size plays a major role in an overall choice when it comes to any system deployment. A critical decision for any OEM system builder is understanding which industrial board best fits their compute solution.
Socket CPU vs. System-on-Chip (SoC)
CPUs are core elements of computer systems. They fetch data from memory, execute instructions, and perform logical or arithmetic operations on data. Learn more about how Socket and SoC CPUs differ and how each can impact your industrial application.
Industrial Motherboards & Single Board Computers Specifications
| Form Factor | Dimension | Design Priority | Memory | Expansion | I/O | Typical Application | Processor | Socket Design |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Motherboards | ||||||||
| ATX | 12 × 9.6 in | Maximum expansion and scalability | Typically 4 DIMM slots; higher memory expandability | Highest expansion; typically supports multiple PCIe slots: • 2–3× PCIe x16 • 2–3× PCIe x1 |
Most space for LAN, SATA, M.2, COM, and additional controllers | Edge AI, machine vision, data-intensive systems, multi-accelerator systems | Intel or AMD | Socket CPU |
| Micro-ATX | 9.6 × 9.6 in | Balanced expansion and footprint | Typically 2–4 DIMM slots | Moderate expansion; up to 4 expansion-slot positions: • 1–2× PCIe x16 • 1× PCIe x4 • 1–2× PCIe x1 |
Balanced I/O capacity | Industrial automation, machine vision, edge computing | Intel | Socket CPU |
| Mini-ITX | 6.7 × 6.7 in | Compact integration and high I/O density | Typically 2 DIMM / SO-DIMM slots | Limited expansion; typically 1 PCIe slot: • 1× PCIe x16 |
Limited space, prioritizes essential I/O | Compact edge systems, IoT gateways, kiosks, space-constrained applications | Intel | Socket CPU |
| Single Board Computers | ||||||||
| 3.5" SBC | 5.7 × 4 in | Balance of compact size, flexible I/O, and computing performance | Typically 1 SO-DIMM slot or onboard memory | 2× half-size Mini PCIe | Embedded I/O, including LAN, USB, serial, display, GPIO, and M.2 expansion | Industrial automation, kiosks, digital signage, and embedded controllers | Intel or AMD | System-on-Chip (SoC) |
| 2.5" PICO-ITX | 3.9 × 2.8 in | Space-efficient x86 computing for embedded designs | Typically 1 SO-DIMM slot or onboard memory | Limited onboard expansion, such as Mini PCIe or mSATA, depending on the model | Essential embedded I/O such as LAN, USB, display, and serial interfaces | Compact IoT gateways, embedded controllers, and space-constrained OEM devices | Intel | System-on-Chip (SoC) |
| 1.8" FEMTO-ITX | 3.3 × 2.1 in | Extreme space efficiency and low-power x86 computing | Onboard memory | 1× Mini PCIe | Essential I/O only, including LAN, USB, Micro HDMI, DIO, and GPIO | Ultra-compact IoT devices, data telemetry, smart sensors, and space-constrained embedded systems | AMD | System-on-Chip (SoC) |
Why Premio? Built Rugged. Built Ready.
- 30+ years of extensive design expertise for industrial-grade compute, storage, rich I/O, and high-speed connectivity
- Global turnkey manufacturing and support infrastructure in the USA
- Regulatory testing and compliance for rugged industrial computers Long Product Life Cycles to ensure reliability
Key Markets
FAQ
While both are printed circuit boards (PCBs), a single board computer (SBC) has all the necessary components that a full computer requires (CPU, memory, I/O, storage, and GPU) contained all on the board. These components are soldered onto the PCB, locking the specifications in place. However, motherboards are built with sockets that are to be populated by the CPU, graphics, and memory. These components can be removed, changed, and upgraded.
Key market verticals that benefit from these boards include industrial automation, smart retail and kiosks, digital signage, medical imaging, and more.
Yes, Premio offers a variety of customization options for its motherboards and single board computers, including different form factors, CPUs, and I/O configurations.
Premio’s industrial motherboards and single board computers come equipped with a wide range of connectivity options, including ethernet, serial ports, and advanced wireless options such as Wi-Fi 6E, 4G/LTE and 5G connectivity.
Premio offers a wide range of motherboard form factors and covers all the standard form factors for embedded motherboard . From ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, 3.5", 2.5", and even a 1.8" SBCs.
Yes, Premio’s embedded motherboards are designed for fanless and rugged environments. These motherboards are built to operate efficiently in harsh industrial conditions, providing reliable performance without active cooling.
Premio embedded motherboards typically offer a variety of I/O ports to meet diverse industrial needs, including:
- USB ports (2.0/3.0/3.1)
- Serial ports (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485)
- Ethernet ports (1GbE/10GbE)
- HDMI or DisplayPort for video output
- GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output)
- PCIe slots for expansion
Premio's embedded motherboards support a range of processors from different generation tailored for industrial use, including:
- Intel® Core™ processors (i3, i5, i7)
- Intel® Atom® processors
- Intel® Pentium® and Celeron® processors
- AMD Ryzen™ Embedded
Yes, many of Premio’s embedded motherboards and single board computers are capable of supporting wireless connectivity through M.2 . This can be used to add wireless modules such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular LTE/5G , making them adaptable for wireless communication needs in various industrial applications.
Yes, Premio’s embedded motherboards and SBCs can be integrated into IoT networks. These boards typically support various connectivity options such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and cellular modules, allowing them to communicate with other devices in IoT ecosystems