Avalue ARM-Based Panel PC: Low-Power Industrial Touchscreen Computing for HMI and Kiosk Applications

ARM vs x86 in Industrial Panel PCs

Intel x86-based Panel PCs dominate industrial computing for good reason — Windows compatibility, large software ecosystem, and high processing power. But for applications where power consumption, heat generation, or cost are the primary constraints, ARM-based Panel PCs offer a compelling alternative.

When ARM Is the Right Choice

• Battery or UPS-backed installations — ARM platforms consume 5–15W vs 35–65W for x86, dramatically extending battery life
• Lightweight HMI applications — Android or Linux-based HMI runtimes run well on ARM processors
• IoT display terminals — Node-RED, MQTT dashboards, and web-based SCADA interfaces run efficiently on ARM Linux
• Kiosk and information displays — digital signage and self-service interfaces

Avalue ARM Panel PC Specifications

• Processor — ARM Cortex-A-series (quad-core or octa-core)
• OS — Android or Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)
• Display — 7" to 15.6" IPS with PCAP touch
• Power — typically 8–18W total system power
• I/O — USB, LAN, Wi-Fi, optional 4G LTE

Contact TSL Automation Solutions to discuss whether an ARM or x86 Panel PC is better suited to your application.