What "5318" Refers To
The query "5318" does not correspond to any Thinvent product, model number, or technical standard. Based on available records, the number 5318 identifies 5318 Dientzenhofer, an asteroid rather than a computer or industrial component. If you arrived here looking for a compact industrial computer, mini PC, or thin client, the information below covers the relevant hardware categories and specifications.
About 5318 Dientzenhofer
5318 Dientzenhofer (provisional designation 1985 HG1) is a stony background asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt, roughly 6.3 kilometres in diameter. It was discovered on 21 April 1985 by Czech astronomer Antonín Mrkos at the Kleť Observatory in the Czech Republic, and it was later named after the Baroque architects Kryštof and Kilián Ignác Dientzenhofer. It orbits the Sun with a semi-major axis of about 2.29 AU and a period of roughly 3.47 years, rotating once every 8.06 hours.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | 5318 Dientzenhofer (1985 HG1) |
| Type | Stony (S-type) main-belt asteroid |
| Diameter | ~6.3 km |
| Discovery | 21 April 1985, Kleť Observatory |
| Orbital period | ~3.47 years |
| Rotation period | 8.06 hours |
Where This Leaves Hardware Buyers
Because "5318" is not a computer specification, there is no processor, memory, or storage configuration attached to it. Buyers searching for compact computing hardware are usually looking for something quite different: a fanless or low-power system that runs reliably in a factory, kiosk, or office. In that space, the relevant numbers are processor models such as the Intel Core i3-1215U (6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 MB cache), memory capacities from 4 GB to 64 GB, and SSD storage from 128 GB to 1 TB.
Typical Industrial and Commercial Use Cases
Compact industrial computers in this class are commonly deployed for:
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Factory automation and machine control — serial-equipped units with multiple DB9 ports connect to PLCs, sensors, and legacy equipment.
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Kiosks and self-service terminals — all-in-one and mini PC formats with 21.5" or 23.8" displays.
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Thin client and VDI deployments — low-power endpoints running Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, or embedded Linux.
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Edge data collection — dual Gigabit Ethernet ports for network segmentation between plant and office networks.
Thinvent Products in This Category
Thinvent manufactures industrial computers, mini PCs, thin clients, and all-in-one PCs built around Intel and ARM platforms. A representative configuration is the Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3, featuring an Intel Core i3-1215U processor (6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 MB cache), 16 GB DDR4 RAM, and 1 TB SSD, with options for quad DB9 serial ports and operating systems including Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, FreeDOS, and Thinux embedded Linux. These systems are designed for continuous operation in demanding environments, with fanless cooling options and dual Gigabit Ethernet for industrial networking.
