AAEON EPIC-PTH9 16th Gen Panther Lake Core Ultra 3 4″ EPIC SBC

  • Product Name: AAEON EPIC-PTH9
  • Motherboard Form Factor: 4″ EPIC SBC
  • CPU: Intel Core Ultra Series 3, up to 65W
  • RAM: DDR5 SODIMM 6400 × 2, up to 128GB (supports In-Band ECC)
  • Expansion: M.2 M-Key, M.2 B-Key, M.2 E-Key, PCIe 4.0 [x8] Slot × 1
  • Other Features: Triple Display (LVDS / eDP optional + HDMI 2.1 + DP 2.1), 2.5GbE × 3 + GbE × 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 + USB 2.0 × 6, COM × 4, 8-bit GPIO, TPM 2.0, DC 9–24V

Description

The AAEON EPIC-PTH9 is a high-performance 4″ EPIC SBC designed for advanced industrial and embedded computing applications. Powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors with up to 65W TDP, it delivers exceptional processing power and efficiency. Equipped with DDR5 SODIMM memory support of up to 128GB with In-Band ECC, this board ensures reliable and high-speed data handling. Featuring a versatile triple-display output (LVDS/eDP optional + HDMI 2.1 + DP 2.1) and multiple networking options including 2.5GbE × 3 and GbE × 1, the EPIC-PTH9 is ideal for graphics-intensive and connected applications. Its flexible expansion options, including M.2 M/B/E Keys and a PCIe 4.0 [x8] slot, allow seamless integration of additional modules and peripherals.

Other advanced features include USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2, USB 2.0 × 6, COM × 4 ports, 8-bit GPIO, TPM 2.0 security, and DC 9–24V power input, making the EPIC-PTH9 a reliable and adaptable solution for industrial automation, AI, edge computing, and embedded systems.

Key Features

  • Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, up to 65W
  • Intel Graphic Engine 4Xe/12Xe, up to 180 TOPs
  • DDR5 SODIMM 6400 x 2, up to 128GB (Support In Band-ECC)
  • Triple Display: LVDS / eDP (Optional) + HDMI 2.1 + DP 2.1
  • 2.5GbE x 3, GbE x 1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2, USB 2.0 x 6
  • M.2 M-Key , M.2 B-Key, M.2 E-Key
  • PCIe 4.0 [x8] Slot x 1
  • COM x 4 , GPIO 8-bit , TPM 2.0, DC 9Vin – 24Vin

Specification

Category Specification
System  
Form Factor 4″ EPIC Board
CPU Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processors, TDP 25W (Config. Max. TDP 65W)
• Intel® Core™ Ultra X9 Processor 388H, 16C/16T, up to 5.1 GHz (25W)
• Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 386H, 16C/16T, up to 4.9 GHz (25W)
• Intel® Core™ Ultra X7 Processor 358H, 16C/16T, up to 4.8 GHz (25W)
• Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 356H, 16C/16T, up to 4.7 GHz (25W)
Chipset Integrated with Intel® SoC
Memory Type Dual-Channel DDR5 6400 SODIMM x 2, up to 128GB (IBECC support)
BIOS UEFI
Wake on LAN Yes
Watchdog Timer 255 Levels
Security TPM 2.0 (Optional)
RTC Battery Lithium Battery 3V/240mAh
Dimension 4.53″ x 6.50″ (115mm x 165mm)
OS Support Windows 11 (64-bit), Ubuntu 24.04
Power  
Power Requirement DC 9Vin – 24Vin
Power Supply Type AT/ATX (Default: AT mode)
Connector 4-pin ATX Connector or 2-pin Phoenix Connector (Default)
Power Consumption TBD
Display  
Controller Integrated Intel® Arc™ GPU (4Xe/12Xe), dependent on CPU SKU
LVDS/eDP Dual-Channel 18-bit/24-bit LVDS, up to 1920 x 1080 @60Hz, or eDP 1.4 x 1, up to 3840 x 2160 @60Hz (Optional)
Display Interface HDMI 2.1 x 1, up to 3840 x 2160@60Hz
DP 2.1 x 1, up to 3840 x 2160
Multiple Display Up to 3 Simultaneous Displays
Audio  
CODEC Realtek ALC897
Audio Interface Line in / Line Out / Mic
Speaker
External I/O  
Ethernet Intel® Ethernet Controller I226, 2.5GbE RJ-45 x 3 (Optional: 2.5GbE RJ-45 x 1)
Intel® Ethernet Connection I219, GbE RJ-45 x 1
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2
USB 2.0 x 2
Serial Port
Video HDMI 2.1 x 1, up to 3840 x 2160 @60Hz
DP 2.1 x 1, up to 3840 x 2160
Internal I/O  
USB USB 2.0 x 4 (Optional)
Serial Port COM 1 & COM 2 (RS-232/422/485, supports 5V/12V/RI)
COM 3 & COM 4 (RS-232 only, supports RI only)
Video Dual-Channel 18-bit/24-bit LVDS, up to 1920 x 1080 @60Hz, or eDP 1.4 x 1, up to 3840 x 2160 @60Hz (Optional)
SATA
Audio I/O Line in / Line Out / Mic
DIO GPIO 8-bit
SMBus/I2C SMBus / I2C (Default: SMBus)
Touch
Fan 4-pin Smart Fan x 2
SIM Nano SIM x 1
Front Panel Power Button, Reset Button, Power LED, SATA LED, Buzzer
Others
Expansion  
Mini PCI-E/mSATA
M.2 M.2 3052 B-Key x 1 (PCIe 4.0 [x2]/USB 3.0 + USB 2.0)
M.2 2280 M-Key x 1 (PCIe 4.0 [x4])
M.2 2230 E-Key x 1 (PCIe 4.0 [x1] + USB 2.0)
PCIe 4.0 [x8] Slot x 1 (supported on H484 4Xe CPU SKUs only)
Others
Environment & Certification  
Operating Temperature 32°F – 140°F (0°C – 60°C)
Storage Temperature -40°F – 185°F (-40°C – 85°C)
Operating Humidity 0% – 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
MTBF (hours) TBD
EMC CE/FCC Class A

Ordering Information

PART NUMBER EPIC-PTH9-SKU1 EPIC-PTH9-SKU2 EPIC-PTH9-SKU3 EPIC-PTH9-SKU4
CPU Intel® Core™ Ultra X9
Processor 388H
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9
Processor 386H
Intel® Core™ Ultra X7
Processor 358H
Intel® Core™ Ultra 7
Processor 356H
Memory DDR5
SODIMM x 2
DDR5
SODIMM x 2 (Non ECC)
DDR5
SODIMM x 2 (Non ECC)
DDR5
SODIMM x 2 (Non ECC)
Display HDMI x 1, DP x 1
LVDS x 1
HDMI x 1, DP x 1
LVDS x 1
HDMI x 1, DP x 1
LVDS x 1
HDMI x 1, DP x 1
LVDS x 1
Storage
LAN 2.5GbE x 3,
GbE x 1
2.5GbE x 3,
GbE x 1
2.5GbE x 3,
GbE x 1
2.5GbE x 3,
GbE x 1
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2,
USB 2.0 x 6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2,
USB 2.0 x 6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2,
USB 2.0 x 6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2,
USB 2.0 x 6
COM COM RS-232/422/485 x 2
COM RS-232 x 2
COM RS-232/422/485 x 2
COM RS-232 x 2
COM RS-232/422/485 x 2
COM RS-232 x 2
COM RS-232/422/485 x 2
COM RS-232 x 2
Expansion M.2 3052 B-Key x 1
M.2 2280 M-Key x 1
M.2 2230 E-Key x 1
M.2 3052 B-Key x 1
M.2 2280 M-Key x 1
M.2 2230 E-Key x 1
PCIe 4.0 [x8] Slot x 1
M.2 3052 B-Key x 1
M.2 2280 M-Key x 1
M.2 2230 E-Key x 1
M.2 3052 B-Key x 1
M.2 2280 M-Key x 1
M.2 2230 E-Key x 1
PCIe 4.0 [x8] Slot x 1
TPM TPM 2.0 TPM 2.0 TPM 2.0 TPM 2.0
Power DC +9Vin to
+24Vin
DC +9Vin to
+24Vin
DC +9Vin to
+24Vin
DC +9Vin to
+24Vin
Operating Temperature 0°C – 60°C 0°C – 60°C 0°C – 60°C 0°C – 60°C
Others GPIO 8-bit, Nano SIM x 1
Audio, SMBus
GPIO 8-bit, Nano SIM x 1
Audio, SMBus
GPIO 8-bit, Nano SIM x 1
Audio, SMBus
GPIO 8-bit, Nano SIM x 1
Audio, SMBus

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