AAEON PICO-ARU4 15th Gen Core Ultra 2 (Arrow Lake) Pico-ITX SBC

AAEON PICO-ARU4 15th Gen Core Ultra 2 (Arrow Lake) Pico-ITX SBC

Product Name: AAEON PICO-ARU4
Motherboard Form Factor: Pico-ITX
CPU: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) SoC
RAM: Onboard LPDDR5, up to 32GB
Expansion: M.2 2280 M-Key (PCIe 4.0/SATA), M.2 2230 E-Key (PCIe 4.0 [x1] + USB 2.0)
Other Features: 2.5GbE + 1GbE LAN, HDMI 1.4 + eDP 1.4, USB 3.2 Gen2 x2, USB 2.0 x2, RS-232/422/485 x2, TPM, GPIO 4-bit, SATA 6Gb/s, SMBus/I2C, Intel AMT support

SKU: PICO-ARU4 Category: 2.5" Pico-ITX Single Board Computers Tags: 2.5GbE, DDR5, GPIO / DIO, Intel Arrow Lake, IoT, Multi Display - Triple, OS: Linux, OS: Windows, OS: Windows 11, Powered by Intel, TPM 2.0, Wide Temp Brand: AAEON Technology Inc

Description

The AAEON PICO-ARU4 is a compact yet powerful Pico-ITX single board computer designed for next-generation embedded and industrial applications. Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2), this board delivers exceptional AI performance, graphics, and energy efficiency in a small footprint. With support for up to 32GB of onboard LPDDR5 memory, versatile M.2 expansion slots, and high-speed 2.5GbE + 1GbE LAN connectivity, the PICO-ARU4 is ideal for demanding edge computing environments. Its rich I/O, including USB 3.2 Gen2, RS-232/422/485, HDMI, and eDP, makes integration seamless across robotics, AI vision, automation, and industrial control systems.

Built for reliability, the PICO-ARU4 includes TPM security, Intel AMT remote management, and wide connectivity options, ensuring long-term deployment in mission-critical applications.

Key Features

Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) SoC
Onboard LPDDR5, up to 32GB
2.5GbE + 1GbE
HDMI 1.4 + eDP 1.4
M.2 2280 M-Key x 1 (PCIe 4.0 [x4]/SATA)
M.2 2230 E-Key x 1 (PCIe 4.0 [x1] + USB 2.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2 + USB 2.0 x 2
RS-232/422/485 x 2
TPM, GPIO 4-bit, SATA 6Gb/s x 1
SMBus/I2C (Default: SMBus)
Intel AMT Support

Specification

Category	Specification
System
Form Factor	PICO-ITX
CPU	Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 255U (2PC+10EC/14T, P-core 2.00GHz, E-core 1.70GHz, 15W) Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Processor 225U (2PC+10EC/14T, P-core 1.50GHz, E-core 1.30GHz, 15W)
Chipset	Integrated with Intel® SoC
Memory	Single-Channel LPDDR5 6400, up to 32GB
BIOS	UEFI
Wake on LAN	Yes
Watchdog Timer	255 Levels
Security	TPM 2.0
RTC Battery	Lithium 3V/240mAh
Dimension	100mm x 72mm (3.94″ x 2.84″)
Gross Weight	0.18 lb (0.08 kg)
OS Support	Windows 10/11 (64-bit), Linux Ubuntu 22.04.2 kernel 5.19.0-32 generic
Power
Requirement	12V only
Type	AT/ATX
Connector	Phoenix 2-pin (default), Lockable DC Jack (optional)
Consumption	Ultra 7 255U, DDR5 32GB: 2.85A @+12V (Typical), 6.96A @+12V (Max)
Display
Controller	Intel® Graphics
Interface	eDP 1.4 x1, HDMI 1.4 x1 (3840×2160 @30Hz)
Multiple Display	Up to 2 simultaneous displays
Audio	—
External I/O
Ethernet	Intel® I226 2.5GbE RJ-45 x1, Intel® I219 1GbE RJ-45 x1
USB	USB 3.2 Gen 2 x2
Serial Port	—
Video	HDMI 1.4 x1
Internal I/O
USB	USB 2.0 x2
Serial Ports	COM 1–2 (RS-232/422/485, supports 5V/12V/RI)
SATA	SATA 6Gb/s x1, +5V SATA Power Connector x1
GPIO	4-bit GPIO
SMBus/I2C	I2C/SMBus (default SMBus)
Fan	4-pin Smart Fan x1
Front Panel	HDD LED, PWR LED, Power Button, Buzzer, Reset
Expansion
M.2	M.2 2280 M-Key x1 (PCIe 4.0 [x4]/SATA, default PCIe [x4]), M.2 2230 E-Key x1 (PCIe 4.0 [x1] + USB 2.0)
Environment & Certification
Operating Temp	0°C ~ 60°C (32°F ~ 140°F)
Storage Temp	-40°C ~ 85°C (-40°F ~ 185°F)
Humidity	0% ~ 90% RH, non-condensing
MTBF	1,063,716 hours
EMC	CE/FCC Class A

Ordering Information

PART NUMBER	PICO-ARU4-A10-0002	PICO-ARU4-A10-0003	PICO-ARU4-A10-0004
CPU	Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Processor 225U	Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Processor 225U	Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 255U
Memory	LPDDR5 16GB	LPDDR5 32GB	LPDDR5 32GB
Display	HDMI x 1 eDP x 1	HDMI x 1 eDP x 1	HDMI x 1 eDP x 1
Storage	SATA 6Gb/s x 1	SATA 6Gb/s x 1	SATA 6Gb/s x 1
LAN	GbE x 1 2.5GbE x 1	GbE x 1 2.5GbE x 1	GbE x 1 2.5GbE x 1
USB	USB 2.0 x 2 USB3.2 Gen 2 x 2	USB 2.0 x 2 USB3.2 Gen 2 x 2	USB 2.0 x 2 USB3.2 Gen 2 x 2
COM	RS232/422/485 x 2	RS232/422/485 x 2	RS232/422/485 x 2
Expansion slot	M.2 2230 E-key x 1 M.2 2280 M-key x 1	M.2 2230 E-key x 1 M.2 2280 M-key x 1	M.2 2230 E-key x 1 M.2 2280 M-key x 1
Power	+12V (Terminal block)	+12V (Terminal block)	+12V (Terminal block)
Operating Temp	0°C ~ 60°C	0°C ~ 60°C	0°C ~ 60°C
Audio	—	—	—
Others	SMBus x 1, TPM2.0, GPIO	SMBus x 1, TPM2.0, GPIO	SMBus x 1, TPM2.0, GPIO

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