Kontron K3836-Q/R Intel 12th/13th/14th Gen Core Mini-ITX Motherboard

  • Product Name: Kontron K3836
  • Motherboard Form Factor: Mini-ITX (mITX)
  • CPU: Latest Intel Core Processor Generation
  • RAM: DDR5
  • Expansion: M.2 Key-M, M.2 Key-E, PCIe x16 Gen5
  • Other features: Dual LAN (1GbE/2.5GbE), optional Intel R680E chipset with ECC support, 24/7 operation.

Description

The Kontron K3836-Q/R mITX is the successor to the popular D3633-S, combining proven functionality with the latest Intel® Core™ processor generation and cutting-edge standards. Developed and produced in Germany, this motherboard is available in two configurations: the K3836-R with the high-performance Intel® R680E chipset with ECC support for mission-critical applications, and the K3836-Q with the powerful Q670 chipset. It delivers unparalleled connectivity, featuring dual Intel® LAN, PCIe x16 Gen5, and support for graphics up to 8K resolution. Designed for 24/7 continuous operation at temperatures up to 60°C, it is a reliable choice for various applications in industry, medicine, and infotainment.

Key Features

  • Latest DDR5 memory technology for best-in-class system performance
  • Intel® UHD Graphics 7xx driven by Xe Architecture with DisplayPort™, eDP, and LVDS support
  • Dual LAN with 1GbE/2.5GbE, including Teaming and TSN support
  • M.2 Key-M for storage and Key-E for expansion
  • Powerful connectivity with USB 3.2 Gen2
  • Flexible power options: Combined ATX Standard PSU or Single 12V Supply
  • Designed for 24/7 continuous operation up to 60° C
  • Available with Intel® R680E (ECC support) or Q670 chipset options

Specification

Processor

Intel® Core™ processors (12th/13th/14th Gen/Series 2)
  Intel® Pentium®/Intel® Celeron® processor series

Chipset

K3836-Q: Intel® Q670
  K3836-R: Intel® R680E

Main Memory

2x DDR5-4800/5600 SODIMM Sockets, max. 96 Gbyte, Dual Channel unbuffered
  ECC supported by K3836-R with R680E

Graphics Controller

Intel® UHD Graphics 7xx driven by Xe Architecture

Display

4x DisplayPort v1.4a up to 8K
  1x embedded DisplayPort v1.4b @4K
  1x Dual Channel LVDS (24bit)

Audio Controller

Realtek ALC256

Audio

Stereo, High Definition Audio Codec

Ethernet

1x Intel® i219LM with 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, iAMT features
  1x Intel® i226LM with 10/100/1000/2500 Mbit/s

USB

5x USB 3.2 Gen2 (2x Key-B header)
  1x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-C)
  6x USB 2.0 (2x by header)
  1x USB 2.0 stick socket

Serial

1x RS232/422/485
  3x RS232 (1x rear I/O, 3x by headers)

Available I/Os

8 Bit GPIO (Input/Output); WLAN LED support, WLAN enable/disable support

SATA

4x SATA III 600 Interface (up to 6GBit/s), NCQ, AHCI

Expansion

1x M.2 2242/2280 (Key-M, PCIe/NVME SSD modules)
  1x M.2 2230 (Key-E, WLAN/Bluetooth modules, PCIe + USB)
  PCIe x16: 1x 16 lanes, Gen5, Support for lane split (x16 or x8 + x8)

Power connector

24-pin ATX socket plus 4-pin socket for CPU

Input Voltage

Dual supply option: Single 12 V PSU (“DC In”) or Standard ATX Multirail PSU

BIOS

AMI Aptio 5.x (UEFI) BIOS

Watchdog

BIOS POST-/BIOS BOOT-/OS-HW Watchdog

Real Time Clock

integrated

Cooling

2x PWM fan (CPU/System)

Operating System

MS Windows 10, MS Windows 11, MS Windows 10 IoT, Linux-64
  No legacy OS support, no MBR installation (UEFI only)

Mechanical Dimensions

Mini-ITX: 6.7″ x 6.7″ (170 x 170 mm)

Operating Temperature

0°C-60°C

Humidity

5%-85%

Certifications

Planned: cTÜVus acc. IEC62368-1, CE Class B incl. Industrial Immunity, UKCA, FCC-B verified

Kontron SMARTCASE Family

Alongside our Kontron industrial motherboard portfolio, we offer the compact and stylish SMARTCASE™ chassis range. Designed for demanding environments such as industrial and digital signage applications, SMARTCASE™ solutions are CE and FCC Class B certified for EMC compliance. This modular IPC chassis family is compact, flexible, and thermally approved for operation up to 45°C, supporting both horizontal and vertical installation.

Key features include:

  • Compact, modular, and flexible IPC chassis design
  • CE and FCC Class B EMC compliance
  • Operating temperature support up to 45°C
  • Integrated 2.5” HDD/SSD bay with cooling
  • Expansion options including graphics cards and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Typical applications:

  • Digital Signage
  • Gambling
  • Vending, POS, ATM, kiosks, and ticketing systems
  • Industrial automation

👉 This is a selection of Kontron SMARTCASE’s. To find the right SMARTCASE™ solution for your application, speak to our sales team for expert advice and configuration options. If an off-the-shelf chassis does not fully meet your requirements, BVM can also design and develop a custom enclosure tailored to your application, environment, and performance needs.

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BVM Customisation Service

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If you cant find an off the shelf product that meets your specific requirements speak with our in house design team who can customize an existing product or design a new product from start to finish. With extensive industrial and embedded computing experience, we deliver reliable, high-performance solutions tailored to your requirements.

 

Here’s a selection of our design, manufacturing & associated services: –

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For customers designing a new product or working with an existing prototype.

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Build to Order: Computer Design and Customisation Services​

Take an existing system and we can:

Build to Order: Racks and Towers, Peli Case PCs and Mini-ITX PCs

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Embedded Software: Configuration, Integration and Deployment

Porting, Integration & Deployment

 

ALL OUR DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING SERVICES INCLUDE:

Testing

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Lifecycle

Materials Management

Logistics

Logistics and Tracking

Manufacturing

External Manufacturing

• Burn in Test
• Temp / Thermal Testing
• Environmental Testing
• Safety Testing
• Software Compatibility Test
• Vendor Selection and Component Procurement
• Product Traceability
• Obsolescence, End of Life and Last Time Procurement Management
• Simple to use on-line RMA System
• Traceability of Shipments
• Product Labelling
• OEM/Branded Packaging
• System Branding
• Custom Labels
• Surface Mount: – High Speed Placement
• Conventional Through Hole Insertion & Assembly
• Automated Optical Inspection
• Bespoke PCB Test

 

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