Description
The Kontron K3921-N mSTX is an industrial motherboard based on the latest Intel® Core™ i3 and Intel® Processor series (Alder Lake N, Twin Lake), featuring powerful UHD Gen12 graphics with Intel® Xe architecture. It offers extensive display connectivity with two DisplayPorts, a DisplayPort via front USB-Type-C, plus onboard connectors for eDP and LVDS, supporting three independent displays up to 4K resolution. Equipped with two M.2 connectors and a variety of I/O including GPIO, COM ports, and USB 3.2 Gen2, the K3921-N is designed for fanless, 24/7 continuous operation in an enhanced temperature range up to 60°C, making it ideal for a wide range of vertical markets.
Key Features
- Supporting new Intel® Twin Lake Processors
- Latest DDR5 memory technology for best-in-class system performance
- Intel® UHD Gen12 Graphics driven by Intel® Xe architecture
- Flexible display options with 2x DisplayPort 1.4 and 1x DisplayPort via USB Type-C
- Onboard support for Dual Channel LVDS (24 Bit) and eDP V1.4b (4K)
- Designed for silent, fanless operation
- Dual M.2 for storage and Wi-Fi modules
- Approved for 24/7 continuous operation up to 60°C
Specification
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Processor |
Intel® Core™ i3 Processors & Intel® Processors N-series |
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Chipset |
N1: Intel® Processor N50 (2C/6W) SoC |
| N2: Intel® Processor N97 (4C/12W) SoC | |
| N4: Intel® Processor N200 (4C/6W) SoC | |
| N6: Intel® Core™ i3-N305 (8C/15W) SoC | |
| H7: Intel® Core™ 3 N355 (8C /15W) SoC | |
| H3: Intel® Processor N150 (4C /6W) SoC | |
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Main Memory |
1x DDR5-4800 SODIMM Sockets up to 32 GByte, non-ECC |
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Graphics Controller |
Intel UHD Graphics driven by Intel® Xe with up to 32 execution units (EUs) |
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Display |
1x Embedded DP (eDP V1.4b up to 4K resolution2) |
| 1x Dual-Channel 24bit LVDS | |
| Following max. display combinations are supported (Simultaneous use of LVDS and eDP is not supported): | |
| 2x DPP + 1x DPoC / 2x DPP + LVDS or eDP / 1x DPP + 1x DPoC + eDP or LVDS | |
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Audio Controller |
Realtek ALC256 |
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Audio |
Stereo3, High Definition Audio Codec |
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Ethernet |
Realtek RTL8111H with 10/100/1000 MBit/s, Teaming support |
| Realtek RTL8125BG-CG with 10/100/1000/2500 MBit/s, TSN Support | |
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USB |
3x USB 2.0 (by headers) |
| 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Rear), 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Front), 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Front) | |
| 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Rear) | |
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Serial |
1x RS232/422/485; 1x RS232 |
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Available I/Os |
8 Bit GPIO (by header); WLAN LED support, WLAN enable/disable support |
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SATA |
1x Serial ATA III 600 Interface (up to 6GBit/s), NCQ, AHCI |
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Expansion |
1x M.2 PCIe 2230/2242/2280 (Key-M, PCIe x2 Gen3/NVMe SSD modules) |
| 1x M.2 PCIe 2230 (Key-E, WLAN PCIe and CNVi support/Bluetooth USB modules) | |
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Power connector |
External/Internal DC-In (DC Jack/4-Pin Micro-Fit) |
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Input Voltage |
DC Input 12V or 19-28V, max. 5A/65W (external DC-In), |
| max. 10A/100W (internal DC-In) | |
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BIOS |
AMI Aptio 5.x (UEFI) BIOS |
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Watchdog |
BIOS POST-/BIOS BOOT-/OS-HW Watchdog |
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Real Time Clock |
integrated |
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Cooling |
1x PWM fan (CPU/System) |
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Operating System |
MS Windows 10, MS Windows 11, MS Windows 10 IoT, Linux-64 |
| No legacy OS support, no MBR installation (UEFI only) | |
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Mechanical Dimensions |
Mini-STX: 5.5“ x 5.8“ (140 x 148 mm) |
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Operating Temperature |
0°C-60°C |
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Humidity |
5%-85% |
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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.
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Key features include:
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Typical applications:
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👉 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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