What Is an Industrial PC?
An industrial PC (IPC) is a computer built for continuous operation in factories, labs, kiosks, and other demanding environments. Compared with an office PC, it uses a rugged enclosure, a wider operating temperature range, and components chosen for long service life. Many industrial PCs use fanless cooling, so no moving parts are exposed to dust or vibration.
Key Specifications
The Thinvent IPC1 is built around the Intel® processor N5095A. Its key specifications are:
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Processor: Intel® N5095A, 11th generation Celeron series
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Cores: 4
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Maximum frequency: up to 2.9 GHz
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Cache: 4 MB
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Memory: 16 GB DDR4 RAM
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Storage: 1 TB SSD
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Power: 12V 5A adapter
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Wireless: No WiFi module on the IPC1 configurations
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Operating system options: Windows 11 IoT, Windows 11 Professional, DOS, or Thinux™ Embedded Linux
The table below compares the operating system options offered on the IPC1.
| Operating system | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Windows 11 IoT | Embedded and dedicated-function systems |
| Windows 11 Professional | General business and engineering software |
| Thinux™ Embedded Linux | Linux-based control and monitoring |
| DOS | Legacy software and industrial control applications |
Use Cases
Industrial PCs like the IPC1 run machine control, data logging, human-machine interfaces (HMI), and factory monitoring. They also suit digital signage, point-of-sale systems, and edge computing at remote sites. The 16 GB memory and 1 TB SSD leave room for local data storage and multiple applications running at once.
Thinvent Industrial PCs
Thinvent has the IPC1 with the Intel® N5095A in several configurations. Each one has the same processor, memory, storage, and power specifications. Customers can choose between Windows 11 IoT, Windows 11 Professional, DOS, and Thinux™ Embedded Linux. Each option is available with or without a Thinvent® keyboard and mouse set.
