Edge-AI offering expanded with COM-Express module for AI applications

With the cExpress-R8, Rutronik presents a high-performance COM Express R3.1 Type 6 module from ADLINK, designed for AI-driven edge computing. Powered by the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series, it delivers up to 40 TOPS AI inference performance. Combining high compute power, AI acceleration, extensive I/O connectivity and a compact form factor, the cExpress-R8 is ideal for industrial automation, medical imaging, transportation and surveillance platforms, as well as edge-oriented video and analytics solutions. ADLINK also ensures a 10-year product lifecycle – critical for long-term system designs

This compact module (95mm × 95mm) is designed for demanding edge-AI applications. It is powered by AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series processors with up to eight Zen 4 CPU cores, integrated RDNA 3 GPU architecture and an XDNA NPU for AI acceleration – offering up to 40 TOPS combined CPU, GPU and NPU performance.

The module supports up to 96GB DDR5-5600 memory (ECC and non-ECC), up to four independent displays (via DisplayPort, HDMI, eDP/LVDS or VGA), 16 PCIe Gen4 lanes, 4x USB 3.2 Gen2, 4x USB 2.0, 4× SATA 6Gb/s, 2.5GbE network with optional TSN and TPM 2.0 security.

Typical application examples include industrial automation and robotics, medical imaging and diagnostic systems, transportation and mobility platforms, smart surveillance and video analytics, retail POS/POI systems, and edge-AI platforms in smart infrastructure.