An industrial ARM single board computer (SBC) is a compact computer built on one circuit board with an ARM processor, memory, storage and I/O ports. It runs embedded Linux and is designed for continuous operation in machine control, signage, kiosks and edge devices. Thinvent sells ARM-based mini PCs and thin clients for these uses.
The Thinvent range uses ARM Cortex processors. The Micro 6 Pro Mini PC uses an ARM Cortex A55 processor with 4 cores, a maximum frequency of 1.9 GHz and 1 MB of cache. It includes 4 GB of onboard RAM, 32 GB of eMMC storage, dual antenna WiFi and one HDMI port. The Micro 5R Thin Client uses an ARM Cortex A53 processor with 4 cores and a maximum frequency of 2.0 GHz. It includes 2 GB of onboard RAM, 16 GB of eMMC storage, WiFi 6, Bluetooth, one HDMI 2.0 port and a speaker output. Both products run Thinux embedded Linux and are supplied with a 5V 2A adapter.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | Micro 5R Thin Client |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ARM Cortex A55 | ARM Cortex A53 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Max frequency | 1.9 GHz | 2.0 GHz |
| Cache | 1 MB | Not listed |
| Main memory | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB eMMC | 16 GB eMMC |
| Video output | 1 x HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.0, optional VGA cable |
| Wireless | Dual antenna WiFi | WiFi 6 and Bluetooth |
| Operating system | Thinux embedded Linux | Thinux embedded Linux |
Use Cases
ARM SBCs suit tasks that need low power and a small footprint. Typical applications include digital signage, factory dashboards, point-of-sale terminals, building automation and remote monitoring. Thinvent has VESA mounts for the Micro series, which allow the units to be fitted behind displays.
Thinvent Products for Industrial ARM Computing
Thinvent has ARM-based Micro 6 Pro Mini PCs and Micro 5R Thin Clients. Options include an HDMI to VGA cable, a keyboard and mouse set, and a VESA mount for Micro. All models run Thinux embedded Linux.
