Product Brief
Fanless Mini PC
RCO-1000-EHL Series

Fanless Mini PC for Industrial Edge IoT
RCO-1000-EHL Series with Intel Atom® x6425E Processors (Elkhart Lake)
More than ever, the amount of data generated at the industrial edge is at its highest and continues to grow rapidly.
With the explosion of smart sensors and IIoT devices, there is large-volume demand for a new type of industrialgrade hardware to accommodate a diverse set of requirements for work consolidation at the rugged edge. Numerous
enterprises are investing in processing data-driven AI algorithms at the source of data generation rather than in adata center. Processing data remotely introduces latency and is unreliable in mission-critical applications. As a result,enterprises can gain a competitive advantage by gathering data and implementing AI/machine learning next to thedata source.
Edge AI enables enterprises to quickly analyze valuable insights while delivering more efficient and reliable operations,especially for latency-sensitive or mission-critical IIoT applications. In order to achieve this level of computing,hardware manufacturers need to overcome the harsh environmental challenges at the rugged edge, including extreme
temperature, shock, vibration, limited space, and remote location. C&T addresses these challenges by introducing thelatest fanless mini computer, the RCO-1000-EHL Series.
The RCO-1000-EHL Series is an industrial-grade fanless mini computer powered by Intel Atom® x6425E SoC thatdelivers unmatched durability and edge computing performance, specifically built for the industrial IoT.

Key Markets and Applications

Industrial
Automation

Roboticsand Motion
ControlIntelligent
Gateways

Kioskand Retail

RemoteMonitoring

Fleet
Management

SmartAgricultureBuilt Ready for Industrial Edge IoT
The RCO-1000-EHL Series supports Intel Atom® x6425E Series (also known as Elkhart Lake) and is Intel’s firstenhanced platform for IIoT as a response to meet the demands of intelligent IIoT at the edge. With heavier workloads,
harsher environments, and more complex data to analyze, integrating Intel Atom® x6425E into the RCO-1000-EHL
provides considerable performance improvements by leveraging its SoC design with a 10nm compute die and 14nm
PCH in a single chipset.

RCO-1000-EHL Supported Processors:®
®
• Intel Celeron J6413 (Edge Embedded Series)®
• Intel Atom x6425E (Embedded Series)

CPU Burst(Turbo)
ModeGraphics
HighFrequency
Mode

Graphics
Burst(Turbo)
ModeIntel® UHD
Graphic

In-Band
ECC

Processor

Cores

Max TDPCPU High
Frequency
ModeIntel® Celeron®
J6413

410W

1.8 GHz

3.0 GHz

400 MHz

800 MHz

16 EUsNoIntel Atom®
x6425E

412W

2.0 GHz

3.0 GHz

500 MHz750 MHz

32 EUsYes

2RCO-1000-EHL Generational Performance Boost
Up to 70%

Performance Increase(over RCO-1000-J1900)

Up to 2.3x

Faster Single & Multi Thread(over Intel® Bay Trail J1900)

10nm

Efficient Power(10W-12W TDP)

Memory Boost (DDR4 32GB)(over RCO-1000-J1900)

Up to 15x

15 Years

Faster Graphics withIntel® Graphics 10th Gen

Up to 70%
Overall Performance Boost
The latest RCO-1000-EHL Series delivers up to a 70% increasein overall performance over the previous generation RCO1000-J1900 Series. However, despite the enhanced processing
power, the RCO-1000-EHL remains extremely power efficientwith a minimal TDP of 10W-12W in a 10nm lithography,
essential for low-power IIoT solutions.

Up to 2.7x
Graphics Performance Boost
With integrated Intel® UHD Graphics, the Intel Atom® Elkhart
Lake x6425E has improved up to 15x in graphics performanceover the previous Intel® Bay Trail® J1900 SoC. The x6425E
processor can handle more data-intensive calculations andoperate up to 640 GFLOPS on an FP32 (Single Precision) data
type compared to the J1900 with only 41 GFLOPS. This enables
the RCO-1000-EHL to support 4K 60fps resolution and up
to three independent displays for various highresolution
multimedia applications at the edge.

15

Up to 4xIOTG Product
Lifecycle Support

Up to 2.3xSingle & Multi Thread Boost
To provide next-generation compute performance, theIntel Atom® Elkhart Lake x6425E delivers up to 2.3x
increase in a single thread and multi-thread performanceover its previous generation Intel® Apollo Lake processors.
Faster thread performances are critical for optimizing
complex software applications.

Up to 4x More Memory
with In-Band ECCIntel® Elkhart Lake offers significant memory
improvements over the previous 8GB RAM from RCO1000-J1900, supporting up to 32GB DDR4 memory foreven greater computing edge Al and IIoT performance. Inaddition, the Intel Atom® Elkhart Lake is embedded withan In-Band Error Correcting Code (IBECC) for LPDDR/DDR memory to improve safety and reliability. The
In-Band ECC mitigate downtime by detecting andcorrecting binary errors that commonly cause computingerror or even corrupted memory.

Embedded 15 Years Lifecycle

All of the robust IoT features that Intel Atom® Elkhart Lake offers are covered within Intel® IoT Group (IOTG) long-lifecycle productavailability. The 15-year product lifecycle provides the customer with fifteen years of IOTG hardware and software technicalsupport, a great value proposition for long-term industrial applications.

3

Workload Consolidation at The Rugged Edge
• High-Speed I/O:
4K Displays and 10Gbps USB Ports• Wireless Technologies:
5G/4G/Wi-Fi 6/Bluetooth 5• Scalable Custom I/O:
DP/HDMI/DIO/USB/COM• On-Board Embedded CAN Bus
Protocol and I/O• M.2 AI Module for Machine
Inferencing• Power Ignition Module (Optional)• Discrete Hardware Security: TPM 2.0

High-Speed I/O Ports and Expansions
The base model of the RCO-1000-EHL now supports 1x 2.5Gb Ethernet, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 2x COM(RS-232/422/485), and up to 3x True 4K independent displays, delivering high-speed edge performance for moredemanding IIoT applications. Moreover, the RCO-1000-EHL allows internal storage and accelerator expansions
through its 1x M.2 B-Key (2242/3042/3052), 1x Full-Size mPCIe (with mSATA), and 1x 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD Bay,providing the ultimate package for next-gen IIoT solutions.
Remote Power

1x GbE LAN

High-Speed Antenna

1x 2.5 GbE

SIM1, SIM2

3x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB 2.0

AT/ATX Mode

DC IN 9~36V

2x DisplayPort (4K@60Hz)

High-Speed Antenna

COM1, COM2

Universal I/O Bracket

Scalable and Customizable I/O
One of the advantages of the RCO-1000-EHL Series is its
customizable and scalable universal I/O brackets throughC&T’s proprietary 50x-pin PCIe 3.0 pins design. The system
can be configured with up to 4x USB, 4x COM, 1x DIO (4in, 4-out), and even a 1x 4K DP/HDMI port. The scalable
universal I/O brackets allow the RCO-1000-EHL Series tosupport more I/O ports than most of the competitors in themarket, a true competitive advantage at the rugged edge.

Stackable I/O daughterboards through50x-pin PCIe 3.0 for scalable designs.

Universal I/O Configurations

Scalable I/O Advantages:• Fast Delivery Time to Market• Lower BOM• Flexible and Scalable

1x DisplayPort and 1x DIO (4 in / 4 out, Isolated)(Support up to 1x Universal Slot)

1x HDMI Port
(Support up to 1x Universal Slot)

4x USB 2.0 Ports(Support up to 1x Universal Slot)

2x COM Ports(Support up to 2x Universal Slot)• Long Product Lifecycle• Quick Maintenance/Upgrades

4

AI Inference at the Rugged Edge
The RCO-1000-EHL empowers AI intelligence at therugged edge by featuring the Hailo-8™ M.2 module. TheHailo-8™ AI processor is an AI accelerator that delivers
data center-class performance to execute deep learning
inferencing in real-time while maintaining low power
consumption in a compact M.2 form factor. With 26 teraoperations per second (TOPS), the Hailo-8™ M.2 module
delivers real-time, low latency, and high-efficiency AI
inferencing for the RCO-1000-EHL Series, making theRCO-1000-EHL Series a superior industrial solution foredge AI solutions.

Robust Wireless Technology for Remote IoT
Industrial edge IoT applications often require deployments
in mobile or remote locations. The RCO-1000-EHL Series'robust wireless technologies enable seamless wirelessconnectivity for mobile and remote IIoT solutions. The system
features a Dual-SIM socket, providing 4G/LTE and even 5G
cellular connectivity through a modular add-in card. The 5G
module also supports the Global Navigation Satellite System(GNSS) and eSIM features for autonomous geo-spatial
positioning and cellular redundancy. In addition, theRCO-1000-EHL also supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 toconnect to various wireless sensors and IoT devices.

Embedded CAN Bus for In-Vehicle Communication
The on-board embedded CAN bus (Controller Area Network)allows the RCO-1000-EHL to communicate directly with othermachines and network devices, reducing the need for a hostcomputer and simplifying cable routing. With a two-channel,
two-pin Can Bus I/O and protocol built-in to the RCO-1000EHL’s motherboard, the system can leverage vehicle telematics
data and provide real-time in-vehicle analytics. Most fanlessmini PCs in the market don’t have a built-in CAN bus. However,the built-in CAN bus provides the RCO-1000-EHL Series with afully robust, efficient, and flexible feature for harsh environmentapplications.

2x Built-In
CAN Bus5

Power Ignition Management
The RCO-1000-EHL Series has an optional power ignition
module for ignition sensing and management. Powerignition management is a configurable component thatsets a predetermined time interval for the RCO-1000EHL to boot or shutdown. This system is programmablewith six different configurations on how the computer
should behave when the engine turns On/Off. Compatible
for both 12V and 24V systems, this feature ensures thatapplications are saved and closed properly, avoiding dataloss and corruption.

Discrete Hardware Security with TPM 2.0
Providing hardware-level data security is crucial for edge
IoT applications. The RCO-1000-EHL has a discrete TPM
2.0 chip that safely encrypts essential data. In addition,
the integrated trust platform module’s root keys enable
password protection, device authentication, and futureready cybersecurity, defending the device’s data andtransmission against malicious attacks.

Ultra-Compact. Ultra-Rugged.

Ultra-Compact

Fanless

RuggedPalm-Sized Form Factor

Passive CoolingIndustrial-Grade Materials-40°C to 70°C

50G | 5Grms

Flexible

Extreme TemperatureShock & Vibration Resistance

VESA/Wall Mount/Side Mount/Din-Rail

Ultra-Small Form Factor with Hardened Fanless Design
The ultra-compact form factor of the RCO-1000-EHL base model measures in at (WxDxH) 150mm x 105mm x 49mm
for base model, one of the smallest industrial fanless mini computers on the market. This mini size is achieved
thanks to its fanless design that utilizes passive cooling instead of using air cooling fans. Furthermore, the system
implements ultra-conductive materials such asaluminum and copper heat pipes as its heatsinks for
optimal heat dissipation. Moreover, the computer's
chassis is built and designed to protect the internal
component while also working as a giant heatsink
made of extruded aluminum and heavy metal.
Everything combined from fanless technology,
scalable I/O ports, and various features built-infeatures on the motherboard level allows the RCO-1000-EHL Series to be the leader for powerful, industrial-grademini computers on the market with around 30% smaller size compared to the industry average.

Robust Industrial Performance-40°C

The RCO-1000-EHL Series is tested and validated toits limit at C&T’s in-house testing lab for best-in-classindustrial durability. It has the durability to withstandextreme industrial environments while maintaining
reliable performance at the rugged edge.

70°C• Wide Temperature Range: -40°C to 70°C
• 50G Shock & 5Grms Vibration (MIL-STD-810G Compliance)• Wide Voltage Input: 9VDC-36VDC Input• Over Current & Over Voltage Protection

Flexible Mounting
Deploy the RCO-1000-EHL anywhere through its flexible
mounting options. The RCO-1000-EHL supports various
mounting configurations, including side mount, VESA
mount, wall mount, and an optional DIN-Rail mount.
The ultra-rugged design, ultra-compact form factor, andflexible mounting options enable the latest RCO-1000EHL Series to be ready for industrial IoT deployments
anywhere.

Wall Mount

VESA Mount

Side Mount

DIN-Rail Mount

7

NEW

RCO-1000-EHL

SERIES

RCO-1000-EHL-10

RCO-1000-EHL-20

RCO-1000-EHL-30

With 1x Universal
Expansion Slot

With 3x Universal
Expansion Slots

With 5x Universal
Expansion Slots

Processor

Support Intel® EHL (Up to 12W TDP) Atom® / Celeron® Processor

Memory1x 260-Pin DDR4 2400/2667/3200MT/s SODIMM.
Max. up to 32GB

Display

Dual Display, 2x DisplayPort 1.4, DP++ (4096 x 2160@60Hz)

Storage

1x M.2 (B Key, 2242/3042/3052, PCIex 1 + USB 3.2 Gen2, Support 4G/5G Module)
1x mSATA (shared by 1x Mini PCI Express)
2x External SIM socket
1x Internal 2.5" SATA HDD Bay (support H=9.5 mm)

Internal
Expansion Slot

1x Full-size Mini PCIe

I/O

3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
1x USB 2.0,
2x RS-232/422/485, 2x RJ45 (2.5 & 1 GbE)

Power

9 to 36 VDC, AT/ATX Select, 3-pin Terminal Block

OperatingTemperature-40°C to 70°C

Certification

UL Certification, CE, FCC Class A

Dimensions(W x D x H)

150 x 105 x 49 mm

150 x 105 x 66 mm

150 x 105 x 83 mm

C&T Solution Inc. 17F-2, No. 700, Zhongzheng Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Tel: +886-2-7731-7888 Fax: +886-2-7731-7855 Email: info@candtsolution.com https://www.candsolution.