The EPC-U3233 by Advantech gets Ubuntu certified to accelerate AIoT Applications

Canonical and Advantech have collaborated to help enterprises accelerate Edge AIoT Applications with Ubuntu 20.04 LTS certified on the  EPC-U3233, powered by an 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i series processor. This compact fanless embedded PC facilitates data-intensive computing in IoT edge applications. By certifying the Advantech’s EPC-U3233 for Ubuntu 20.04, Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, guarantees 5-years of maintenance updates and 5-years of extended security maintenance (ESM) to give enterprises a stable and secure IoT platform for AI application and edge computing. 

Compact Fanless computer for AMR/AGV applications

Advantech’s EPC-U3233 delivers a 50% increase in performance when compared to previous generation CPUs. This computer adopts the compact fanless form factor to accommodate space-conscious industrial applications. The compute power, compact design of the EPC-U3233 and Ubuntu combine to enable data-intensive computing and autonomous mobile robots (AMR), automated guided vehicle (AGV) related applications. OTA and transactional updates ensure that the Ubuntu certified EPC-U3233 maintains secure and uninterrupted operations of Edge AIoT applications in manufacturing and industrial environments. The Ubuntu certified EPC-U3233 is continuously tested in Canonical’s lab to ensure the latest security updates work well on the device.

Deployment-ready embedded PC with high compatibility and flexibility

With Ubuntu certification, Advantech and Canonical work together to provide deployment-ready IoT devices and ensure developers have the best out-of-the-box Ubuntu experience. Canonical performs tests to confirm that the Ubuntu running on the system meets industrial grade standards and that each I/O on the EPC-U3233 works properly — including 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 1 (10Gbps), 2 x USB 2.0, 4 x COM, 2 x HDMI, 2 x LAN, and 2 x GPIO ports.  Furthermore, Advantech’s EPC-U3233 features 3 x M.2 expansion slots that enable AI at the edge, support diverse wireless connectivity for data transmission, and accommodate high data rates in demanding data-intensive applications.  

Industrial-grade protection and Ubuntu 20.04 ensure reliable operation

Designed for use in sensitive industrial environments and ideal for factory automation, Advantech’s EPC-U3233 supports 12 ~ 24 VDC power input and guarantees resistance against electrostatic shock. EPC-U3233 is EMC certified for industrial environment (IEC 61000-6-2, 6-4) and residential environment (IEC 61000-6-1, 6-3)d. Moreover, the EPC-U3233 benefits from Ubuntu 20.04 enhanced security and stability, including a constant security patching process and features like kernel self protection, stack-clash protection, control flow integrity, and more. Canonical also provides continuous regression testing on the certified EPC-U3233 throughout the lifecycle of the Ubuntu release and guarantees 5-years of maintenance updates and 5-years of extended security maintenance (ESM) software update support. 

For more information on Ubuntu certified hardware, check out the Ubuntu website.

Advantech’s EPC-U3233 compact fanless computer is available for order now. 

About Canonical

Canonical is the publisher of Ubuntu, the OS for most public cloud workloads as well as the emerging categories of smart gateways, self-driving cars, and advanced robots. Canonical provides enterprise security, support, and services to commercial users of Ubuntu. Established in 2004, Canonical is a privately held company.

About Advantech

Founded in 1983, Advantech is a leading provider of trusted, innovative products, services, and solutions. Advantech offers comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer-centric design services, embedded systems, automation products, and global logistics support. We cooperate closely with our partners to provide complete solutions for a wide range of applications in diverse industries. Our mission is to enable an intelligent planet by developing automated and embedded computing products and solutions that facilitate smarter working and living. With Advantech products, the application and innovation potential becomes unlimited. (Corporate website: www.advantech.com)