Adlink Technology is a manufacturer of embedded and edge computing platforms, including COM Express modules such as the cExpress-ASL/ALN, which is based on the Intel Amston Lake / Alder Lake-N platform with up to 8 Gracemont cores, up to 16 GB LP DDR5 memory and a COM Express Type 6 form factor. Thinvent offers complete mini PCs and industrial PCs for buyers who need a ready-to-use system rather than a module. The closest Thinvent match for the rugged, compact computing that Adlink is known for is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U.
Adlink cExpress-ASL/ALN vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Adlink cExpress-ASL/ALN | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Atom x7000 series (Amston Lake / Alder Lake-N) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 8 cores (Gracemont), boosting up to 3.8 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB LP DDR5 (4800 MT/s) | 8 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | COM Express Type 6 module | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Graphics | Up to 3x 4K60 (12th Gen Intel UHD) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Ethernet | 2.5G Ethernet, Intel TSN/TCC | Dual LAN | Dual LAN |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo offers a higher processor core count, with 12 cores against the cExpress module's up to 8 cores.
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Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with the cExpress module's up to 16 GB.
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Thinvent Treo includes SSD storage from 128 GB to 2 TB as a complete system, whereas the cExpress is a module that needs a carrier board and storage to be added.
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Thinvent Treo is supplied as a ready-to-run mini PC with dual LAN and optional dual-band Wi-Fi, a practical advantage for buyers who do not want to design their own carrier.
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The cExpress module offers features aimed at embedded designers, including a COM Express Type 6 form factor, on-board memory for extreme rugged applications, and up to 8 PCIe Gen3 lanes. Choose it when you are building a custom embedded product around a module.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Adlink cExpress-ASL/ALN if you are designing a custom embedded or rugged product and need a COM Express module to integrate into your own carrier board. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a complete, ready-to-use computer with more cores, higher memory capacity and built-in SSD storage.
