What is a 12V 7A adapter?
A 12V 7A adapter is a power supply that outputs 12 volts DC at up to 7 amperes. That is a maximum output of 84 watts (12 V × 7 A). The adapter converts mains AC power into the low-voltage DC power that a compact computer needs. Buyers look for a 12V 7A rating when they want a small, fan-cooled or fanless system that runs from a standard 12V supply.
Key specifications
The 12V 7A rating sets the power budget for the whole system. The processor, memory, storage and any peripherals must stay within the adapter's 84 W output. Systems with a 12V 7A adapter in this range use Intel Core processors in the i3, i5 and i7 series, as well as the Intel Core 5 120U. Memory ranges from 8 GB to 64 GB DDR4, and storage ranges from 256 GB to 1 TB SSD.
Comparison of Thinvent systems with a 12V 7A adapter
| Model | Type | Processor | Cores | Memory | Storage | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial PC IPC5 | Industrial PC | Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 IoT Value |
| Aero Mini PC | Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Industrial PC IPC5 | Industrial PC | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Industrial PC IPC3 | Industrial PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| Aero Mini PC | Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Treo Mini PC | Mini PC | Intel N5095A | 4 | 4 GB DDR4 | 128 GB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| 15" Industrial Panel PC | Panel PC | Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Industrial PC IPC5 | Industrial PC | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 64 GB DDR4 | 1 TB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
The Treo Mini PC with the AMD Ryzen 5 7430U uses a 19V 3A adapter, not a 12V 7A adapter. The Micro 5R Thin Client uses a 5V 2A adapter.
Use cases
Industrial PC IPC5 units suit factory floors, machine control and data acquisition, where the system is mounted in an enclosure. Aero Mini PC units suit digital signage, kiosks and office desktops that need a small footprint. The 15" Industrial Panel PC combines the computer and display for operator terminals.
Thinvent products with a 12V 7A adapter
Thinvent has several systems that include a 12V 7A adapter: the Industrial PC IPC5, Industrial PC IPC3, Aero Mini PC and 15" Industrial Panel PC. Choose the processor, memory and storage that fit the workload, and confirm the operating system and WiFi option before you order.