What Is an Industrial PC?
An industrial PC (IPC) is a computer built to run continuously in factories, plants, machine control rooms, and other demanding environments. It is designed to handle heat, dust, vibration, and long operating hours better than a standard office PC. Industrial PCs run machine control software, data logging, HMI screens, and edge computing tasks.
Key Specifications
Thinvent industrial PCs use a range of processors, from ARM Cortex-A53 and Cortex-A55 designs to Intel Core i3 and Core i5 and Intel N100. Memory ranges from 2 GB to 32 GB, and storage ranges from 16 GB eMMC to 512 GB SSD. Power inputs include 12V 5A, 12V 7A, and 5V 2A adapters. Operating systems include Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, and Thinux Embedded Linux.
Comparison of Thinvent Industrial PC Models
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Memory | Storage | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPC5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 IoT Value |
| IPC3 | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| IPC1 | Intel N100 | 4 | 3.4 GHz | 4 GB DDR4 | 128 GB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| Micro 6 Pro | ARM Cortex-A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 4 GB | 64 GB eMMC | Thinux Embedded Linux |
| Micro 5 WiFi | ARM Cortex-A53 | 4 | 1.5 GHz | 2 GB | 16 GB eMMC | Thinux Embedded Linux |
Use Cases
Industrial PCs suit machine control, production line monitoring, data acquisition, and HMI operator panels. Models with 12th-generation Intel Core processors suit compute-heavy tasks such as vision inspection and multi-application control. Fanless ARM and N100 models suit compact installations where space is limited and cooling must be passive.
Thinvent Industrial PCs
Thinvent has industrial PCs, mini PCs, and thin clients with Intel Core, Intel N100, and ARM processors. Choose an IPC model based on processing needs, memory, storage, and operating system. Thinvent products include the IPC5, IPC3, IPC1, Treo Mini PC, Aero Mini PC, Micro 6 Pro, and Micro 5 WiFi Thin Client.
