Description
The DFI PTH171/PTH173 Mini-ITX SBC delivers cutting-edge performance with Intel’s 16th Gen Panther Lake H processors, designed for demanding industrial and embedded applications. Supporting up to 128 GB DDR5 RAM, this compact board provides powerful multitasking and high-speed memory performance. Featuring quad-display output options—including DP++, HDMI 2.0, USB Type-C, and M2A-Display expansion—this SBC is ideal for versatile visual applications. Its extensive expansion capabilities include PCIe Gen 5, multiple M.2 slots for NVMe storage, 4G/5G connectivity, WiFi/BT, and USB expansion, giving you maximum flexibility.
With a rich I/O suite comprising up to three Intel 2.5GbE ports, multiple USB headers, SATA 3.0 ports, COM interfaces, and integrated audio, the DFI PTH171/PTH173 ensures seamless connectivity. Additional industrial features include EXT-OOB support, optional internal RJ45, CNVi, and vPro, making it a robust solution for mission-critical applications. Compact yet versatile, this Mini-ITX SBC is engineered to meet the needs of modern industrial, IoT, and edge computing environments.
Key Features
- Intel Panther Lake H processor, TDP up to 25W
- 2 DDR5 6400/7200MHz, up to 128 GB
- Quad Display: 1 DP++, 1 HDMI 2.0, 1 USB Type C, 1 M2A-Display extension port (eDP/LVDS/HDMI/DVI/VGA/DP/ available)
- Multiple Expansion: 1 PCIe Gen 5 x4, 1 M.2 M Key (NVMe), 1 M.2 B Key (4G/5G) with SIM slot, 1 M.2 E Key (WIFI/BT), 1 M.2 A Key (M2A-Display & USB Expansion)
- Rich I/O: Support up to 3 Intel 2.5GbE, 4 COM, 4 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A, 1 USB Type C (DP alt/USB3 Gen2/PD 15W), 5 USB 2.0 header, 2 SATA 3.0, Audio L/R 3W speaker
- Support EXT-OOB (Full) , optional internal RJ45, CNVi, vPro
Specification
| System | Specification |
| Product Name | PTH171 / PTH173 |
| Processor | Intel Panther Lake H processor, TDP up to 25W |
| Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 388H (H484-12XeET, vPro) | |
| Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 368H (H484-12XeET, vPro) | |
| Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 358H (H484-12XeET) | |
| Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 338H (H484-12XeET, vPro) | |
| Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 386H (H484-4XeET, vPro) | |
| Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 366H (H484-4XeET, vPro) | |
| Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 356H (484-4XeET) | |
| Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 336H (444-4XeET, vPro) | |
| Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 365 (404-4XeET, vPro) | |
| Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 355 (404-4XeET) | |
| Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 335 (404-4XeET, vPro) | |
| Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 325 (404-4XeET) | |
| Memory | 2× 262-pin SODIMM up to 128GB |
| Dual-channel DDR5 up to 6400 MHz (H404) / 7200 MHz (H484) | |
| BIOS | AMI SPI 256Mbit |
| Graphics Controller | Intel® Arc Xe3 |
| Display | 1× HDMI 2.0 (up to 4096×2160 @60Hz) |
| 1× DP++ (up to 4096×2304 @60Hz) | |
| USB Type-C (DP alt-mode/USB3.2 Gen2/PD 15W) up to 4096×2304 @60Hz | |
| Quad Displays: HDMI + DP + USB Type-C + M2A-Display (optional) | |
| Expansion | 1× PCIe Gen5 x4 slot |
| 1× M.2 2242/2280 M Key (PCIe Gen4 x4, NVMe, SATA optional) | |
| 1× M.2 2242/3042/3052 B Key (PCIe Gen4 x1 shared, USB3.2 Gen2/USB2.0/SIM) | |
| 1× M.2 2230 E Key (PCIe Gen4 x1, USB2.0, Intel® CNVi, WiFi7) | |
| 1× M.2 3042/3060 A Key (M2A Display & M2A-M21 expansion) | |
| Audio | Realtek ALC888S |
| 1× Line-out/Mic-in | |
| 2× 3W speaker headers (L/R) | |
| Ethernet | LAN1/2: i226V/IT (10/100/1000/2.5G) |
| LAN3(vPro): i226LM/IT (10/100/1000/2.5G) | |
| Rear I/O | Up to 3× 2.5GbE RJ45 |
| 4× USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A | |
| 1× USB 2.0 Type-A | |
| 1× USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (DP alt-mode/PD 15W) | |
| 1× HDMI 2.0 | |
| 1× DP++ | |
| Internal I/O | Serial: 2× RS-232/422/485, 1× RS-232 with power, 1× RS-232 colay with DIO-4bit or PS/2 (Option) |
| USB: 4× USB2.0, 1× M.2 A key supports 2× USB3 Gen1 + 4× USB2.0 (Option) | |
| Display: 1× M.2 A key supports M2A-Display (eDP/LVDS/VGA/DP/HDMI/DVI optional) | |
| SATA: 2× SATA 3.0 (H484 RAID 0,1,5 via Intel VMD; H404 RAID 0,1 shared with M.2 M key) | |
| DIO: 1× 8-bit | |
| SMBus: 1× SMBus | |
| Case Open: 1× header | |
| Watchdog Timer: programmable 1–255s system reset | |
| Security | TPM: dTPM (default), fTPM (option) |
| Power | PTH171: Single 12VDC |
| PTH173: Wide Range 12–28VDC | |
| Connector: DC-in Jack, Right Angle 4-pin (option), Straight Type 4-pin (option) | |
| Consumption: Idle TBD / Max TBD | |
| RTC Battery | CR2032 Coin Cell |
| OS Support | Windows 11 24H2 LTSC 64-bit |
| Ubuntu 24.04 | |
| Environment | Operating Temp: -5 to 65°C / -20 to 70°C |
| Storage Temp: -40 to 85°C | |
| Operating Humidity: 5–95% RH | |
| Storage Humidity: 5–95% RH | |
| MTBF | TBD |
| Mechanism | Mini-ITX Form Factor, 170×170mm (6.7×6.7″) |
| Height: PCB TBD / Top Side TBD / Bottom Side TBD | |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS, UKCA |
| Packing List | 1× PTH171/PTH173 motherboard |
| 1× COM port cable with bracket (250mm, 1x COM) A81-015115-018G | |
| 1× SATA data/power cable (300mm) A81-002144-018G | |
| 4× M.2 screws/standoffs | |
| 1× I/O Shield (2/3 LAN, Regular/Thin type samples TBD) | |
| 1× Cooler (Wide/Normal Temp, 25W TBD) | |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
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