AAEON has launched the de next-RAP8-EZBOX, an ultra-compact embedded system built around Intel's Core i7-1365UE 10-core Raptor Lake processor. The diminutive system measures just 9.6 cm x 7.0 cm x 4.3 cm (3.8 inches x 2.8 inches x 1.7 inches) in its fanless configuration and comes with 16GB of LPDDR5x memory, an M.2 2280 slot for NVMe storage, and dual Ethernet ports offering both Gigabit and 2.5 Gigabit connectivity.
The system is available in two thermal configurations: a 42.5mm (1.7 inch) thick fanless model rated for operation between 23°F and 113°F (-5°C and 45°C) with minimal airflow, and a 45.4mm (1.8 inch) actively cooled version that extends the upper temperature range to 122°F (50°C). Both variants deliver the same core specifications including HDMI 1.4b output at 1080p60, two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, and Intel Iris Xe graphics with 96 execution units. The 15W TDP processor can boost from 1.70 GHz to 4.90 GHz depending on workload.
AAEON positions the de next-RAP8-EZBOX for space-constrained industrial applications like autonomous systems and robotics, with support for both Windows 10 64-bit LTSC and Ubuntu 22.04.3 running Linux 6.2. The system includes firmware TPM security, Wake on LAN support, and a watchdog timer built into the UEFI BIOS. While AAEON has not disclosed pricing for the complete system, the underlying de next-RAP8 single board computer with the same processor and RAM configuration sells for $1,442 (€1,328) as a sample unit without storage or power supply.
