AAEON GENE-TWL7 N-series 3.5″ SBC

  • Product Name: AAEON GENE-TWL7
  • Motherboard Form Factor: 3.5″ SBC
  • CPU: Intel N-series processor
  • RAM: DDR5 4800 MHz, single SODIMM slot, up to 16GB
  • Expansion: Full-size mPCIe/mSATA, M.2 2280 M-Key, M.2 2230 E-Key
  • Other Features: Dual Intel 2.5GbE LAN, SATA 6Gb/s, multiple display outputs (LVDS, DP, HDMI), USB 3.2 Gen 2 and USB 2.0 ports, 8-bit GPIO

Description

The AAEON GENE-TWL7 is a compact and efficient 3.5″ single board computer designed for modern embedded and industrial applications where space, performance, and connectivity are critical. Powered by Intel® N-series processors, it delivers a balance of energy-efficient computing and reliable performance, making it ideal for edge computing, automation, and IoT deployments. Supporting DDR5 memory at speeds of up to 4800 MHz, the board offers fast data handling in a compact footprint, with up to 16GB available via a single SODIMM slot. This ensures smooth multitasking and responsiveness for demanding applications.

The GENE-TWL7 provides flexible expansion options, including a full-size mPCIe/mSATA slot and multiple M.2 interfaces, allowing for easy integration of storage, wireless modules, and additional functionality. Its rich I/O offering includes dual Intel® 2.5GbE LAN ports for high-speed networking, SATA for storage, and a range of USB ports for peripheral connectivity. For display versatility, the board supports multiple outputs including LVDS, DisplayPort, and HDMI, enabling multi-display configurations across industrial HMI, digital signage, and control systems.

Designed with reliability and integration in mind, the AAEON GENE-TWL7 is a powerful and adaptable solution for embedded systems requiring robust connectivity, modern memory support, and flexible expansion in a compact form factor.

Key Features

  • DDR5 4800 MHz, Dual Channel SODIMM x 1, Up to 16GB
  • LVDS x 2, DP x 1, HDMI x 1
  • Intel® 2.5GbE x 2 , SATA 6Gb/s x 1, GPIO x 8bit
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2 port , USB 2.0 x 4
  • Full size mPCIe/mSATA
  • M.2280 M-Key x 1, M.2 2230 E-Key x 1

Specification

Category Specification
System  
Form Factor 3.5″ SubCompact Board
CPU Intel® Processor N150 (4C/4T, up to 3.6 GHz, 6W)
Intel® Core™ 3 Processor N355 (8C/8T, up to 3.9 GHz, 15W)
Chipset Integrated with Intel® SoC
Memory Type DDR5 4800, SODIMM x 1, Max. 16GB, Non-ECC
BIOS AMI UEFI 256Mbit
Wake on LAN Yes
Watchdog Timer 255 Levels
Security TPM 2.0
RTC Battery Lithium Battery 3V/240mAH
Dimension 5.75″ x 4″ (146mm x 101.7mm), 1.1 lb (0.3Kg)
OS Support Windows® 11 (64-bit)
Ubuntu 24.04.2 / Kernel 6.11.0-17-generic
Power  
Power Requirement +12V, Support ERP
Power Supply Type AT/ATX
Connector 2-pin Phoenix Connector
4-pin ATX Connector (optional)
Power Consumption TBD
Display  
Controller Intel® UHD Graphics
LVDS/eDP LVDS 1: Dual Channel 18/24-bit, up to 1920 x 1080 (co-lay eDP, by BOM change)
LVDS 2: Dual Channel 18/24-bit, up to 1920 x 1080
Display Interface HDMI 1.4b x 1 (up to 3840 x 2160 @144Hz)
DP 1.4a x 1 (up to 3840 x 2160 @120Hz)
Multiple Display Up to 3 Simultaneous Displays
Audio  
Codec C Media CM9825
Audio Interface Line-in / Line-out / MIC
Speaker
External I/O  
Ethernet Intel® Ethernet Controller I226, 2.5GbE x 2
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2
Serial Port
Video HDMI 1.4b x 1, DP x 1
Internal I/O  
USB USB 2.0 x 4
Serial Port COM 1, COM 2 (RS-232/422/485, supports 5V/12V/RI)
COM 3, COM 4 (RS-232)
Video LVDS x 2, Inverter x 1 (12V/2A)
SATA SATA 6Gb/s x 1, +5V SATA Power Connector x 1
Audio Audio Header x 1 (Line-in / Line-out / MIC)
DIO/GPIO GPIO 8-Bit
SMBus/I2C SMBus / I2C x1 (Default: SMBus)
Touch
Fan 4-pin Smart Fan x 1
SIM
Front Panel PWR LED, HDD LED, PWR button, HW Reset
Others
Expansion  
Mini PCI-E/mSATA Full-size Mini PCIe / mSATA x 1 (Default: PCIe [x1], USB 2.0, SATA selectable by BIOS)
M.2 M.2 2230 E-Key x 1 (PCIe [x1], USB 2.0)
M.2 2280 M-Key x 1 (PCIe 3.0 [x2])
Others
Environment & Certification  
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 60°C (32°F ~ 140°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C ~ 85°C (-40°F ~ 185°F)
Operating Humidity 0% ~ 90% RH, non-condensing
MTBF 957,274 hours
EMC CE / FCC Class A

Ordering Information

PART NUMBER GENE-TWL7-A10-0002 GENE-TWL7-A10-0001
CPU Intel® Processor ™ N150 Intel® Core™ 3 Processor N355
Display LVDS x2
HDMI x1
DP x1
LVDS x2
HDMI x1
DP x1
LAN 2.5GbE x 2 2.5GbE x 2
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2
USB 2.0 x 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2
USB 2.0 x 4
AUDIO Line-in/Line-out/MIC Line-in/Line-out/MIC
COM RS232/422/485 x 2
RS232 x2
RS232/422/485 x 2
RS232 x2
Storage SATA x 1 SATA x 1
Expansion Slot M.2 2230 E-Key x 1
M.2 2280 M-Key x 1
Mini Card x 1
M.2 2230 E-Key x 1
M.2 2280 M-Key x 1
Mini Card x 1
TPM 2.0 2.0
Power 12V 12V
Temp 0°C~60°C 0°C~60°C
Others GPIO x 8, SMBUS GPIO x 8, SMBUS

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