What Is a Micro Form Factor PC?
A micro form factor PC is a small desktop computer that fits in the palm of a hand or behind a monitor. It uses a compact board and a low-power processor. Most units mount to a VESA bracket, a wall, or a desk. Buyers choose micro PCs for digital signage, kiosks, office desktops, edge computing and space-limited installations.
Key Specifications
The Thinvent micro PC range covers Intel, AMD and ARM platforms. Intel processors in the range include the Core i3-1215U, Core i5-1335U, Core i7-1255U, Core Ultra 5 125U, Core 5 120U and Celeron N5095A. The AMD Ryzen 5 7430U is also available. The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro uses an ARM Cortex A55 processor.
Memory options run from 4 GB to 16 GB. Storage options include 32 GB eMMC and 128 GB to 512 GB SSD. Most models support DDR4 memory, and the Ultra 5 125U model uses DDR5.
Comparison of Thinvent Micro PC Processors
| Model | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 8 GB |
| Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB |
| Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB |
| Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB |
| Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | 8 GB or 16 GB |
| Celeron N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB | 4 GB |
| ARM Cortex A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 1 MB | 4 GB |
Use Cases
Office and business users run productivity software on Core i5 and Core i7 models. Kiosks and digital signage use the Celeron and ARM models for low-power operation. Developers and Linux users choose models with Ubuntu Linux or Thinux Embedded Linux preinstalled. Wireless connectivity is available on selected models with Dual Band WiFi or dual antenna WiFi, and Dual LAN is available on selected Aero models.
Thinvent Micro Form Factor PCs
Thinvent has the Aero Mini PC, Treo Mini PC and Micro 6 Pro Mini PC. Each model is available with different processors, memory, storage and operating systems. Choose an Aero Mini PC for Core processors, a Treo Mini PC for AMD Ryzen or Intel Celeron processors, or the Micro 6 Pro for an ARM-based embedded system.
