Avalue 3.5-Inch SBC for Industrial IoT: Compact Gateway Computing at the Machine Edge

The 3.5-Inch Form Factor: Small but Capable

The 3.5-inch SBC form factor (146 × 102 mm) is a long-established standard for embedded computing — small enough to integrate into tight enclosures and custom systems, while offering full PC architecture with standard OS support. Avalue's 3.5-inch SBC range brings modern Intel processor options to this proven form factor.

IoT Gateway Applications

The most common use case for a 3.5-inch SBC in industrial settings is an IoT gateway — a device that:

• Collects data from PLCs, sensors, and field devices via Modbus, OPC UA, or Profinet
• Pre-processes and filters data locally
• Publishes data to MQTT brokers, cloud platforms, or MES systems over Ethernet or 4G
• Runs Node-RED, Python scripts, or SCADA edge agents

Key Specifications

• Processor — Intel Atom or Celeron N-series (6–10W TDP, fanless capable)
• Memory — up to 16GB DDR4
• Storage — M.2 NVMe + SATA, eMMC option
• I/O — 2× COM (RS-232/422/485), 2× LAN, 4× USB, Mini-PCIe for WiFi/4G modules
• OS support — Windows 10 IoT, Linux Ubuntu/Debian

Contact TSL Automation Solutions for Avalue 3.5-inch SBC pricing and integration support for your IoT gateway project.