FAQ: YDS TECH PCM-ADN351 Industrial Motherboard

Full Overview of 3.5-inch Alder Lake-N Wide-Temp Embedded Mainboard

With the rapid development of industrial automation, machine vision, smart terminals and IoT, high-stability, feature-rich and wide-temperature industrial motherboards have become key components in core equipment selection.

As a professional manufacturer focused on industrial control, YDS TECH launches the PCM-ADN351 3.5-inch wide-temperature embedded mainboard, powered by the Intel Alder Lake-N platform, with rich I/O, strong expandability and reliable environmental adaptability. It is widely used in embedded industrial control, industrial automation, intelligent transportation, IoT gateways and other demanding scenarios.

This FAQ answers all your questions about selection, configuration, compatibility and applications of the PCM-ADN351 embedded mainboard to help you quickly understand this cost-effective x86 industrial motherboard.

1. Basic Product & Core Specifications

Q1: What type of product is the YDS TECH PCM-ADN351? What is its positioning?

A: The PCM-ADN351 is a standard 3.5-inch embedded industrial motherboard independently developed by YDS TECH. It is designed as a highly versatile and stable x86 embedded mainboard for industrial automation, embedded systems, machine vision, IoT gateways and other harsh industrial environments. It balances computing performance, expansion and reliability to meet the core control needs of various industrial devices.

Q2: Which processors does the PCM-ADN351 industrial motherboard support?

A: The PCM-ADN351 natively supports the Intel Alder Lake-N processor platform and is also compatible with Intel Amston Lake and Twin Lake platforms. Available options include:

• Low-power models: Intel N100, N200

• Mainstream models: Intel N95, N97, Atom x7425E

• High-performance model: Intel Core i3 N305

All CPUs feature 6W–15W TDP, delivering excellent energy efficiency for 24/7 operation.

Q3: What are the memory and storage limits of this embedded mainboard?

A: Memory: 1×SO-DIMM DDR4 slot, supports up to 32GB, compatible with 2133/2666/3200 MHz.

Storage:

• 1×SATA3.0 for HDD/SSD

• 1×M.2 M-Key 2280 slot supporting NVMe/NGFF SSD for high-speed read/write performance.

Q4: Does the PCM-ADN351 industrial motherboard support multi-display output?

A: Yes, it supports multiple display interfaces for industrial HMI, machine vision and monitoring applications:

• HDMI: up to 3840×2160@60Hz (4K)

• VGA: up to 1920×1080@60Hz

• LVDS/EDP: 18/24-bit single/dual channel, up to 1920×1080@60Hz

  It also integrates HD audio for interactive terminals.

2. I/O Ports & Expansion Features

Q1: How many USB ports does the PCM-ADN351 embedded mainboard have?

A: Total 6 USB ports:

• 4×USB 3.0/2.0 external ports for cameras, sensors, U disks

• 2×USB 2.0 internal ports for internal devices and debugging.

Q2: How many serial ports does this industrial motherboard support? Does it support RS485/RS422?

A: The PCM-ADN351 provides 6 serial ports for industrial communication:

• 4×RS232 (3-wire)

• 2×multi-protocol serial ports (COM1/COM2) supporting RS232/RS422/RS485

  Ideal for PLC, instruments, sensors and industrial controllers.

Q3: What network options are available? Does it support Wi-Fi/4G/5G?

A: Wired: 2×Gigabit Ethernet (RTL8111H) for redundant networking and gateway applications.

Wireless expansion:

• M.2 E-Key 2230 for Wi-Fi modules

• M.2 B-Key 3042/3052 for 4G/5G modules with SIM card slot support

  Suitable for unmanned outdoor terminals and mobile industrial devices.

Q4: What other expansion features does the PCM-ADN351 embedded mainboard offer?

A: It supports 8×programmable GPIO, optional TPM security module, and wide-range power input: 12V–19V DC, ideal for unstable industrial power environments.

3. Environment & OS Compatibility

Q1: What is the operating temperature range of the PCM-ADN351 industrial motherboard?

A: Standard version: -20°C to +60°C

Optional wide-temperature version: -40°C to +75°C

It supports reliable cooling for continuous 24/7 industrial operation.

Q2: Which operating systems are supported?

A: The PCM-ADN351 natively supports Windows 10, Windows 11 and Linux, ensuring easy deployment and compatibility with most industrial software, SCADA systems and machine vision algorithms.

Q3: What is the form factor of this embedded mainboard?

A: It uses a standard 3.5-inch industrial board size: 146mm × 102mm, compatible with standard 3.5-inch embedded chassis and compact industrial PC enclosures.

4. Applications & Sales Inquiries

Q1: What applications is the YDS TECH PCM-ADN351 industrial motherboard designed for?

A: Typical applications include:

• Industrial automation & PLC control

• Machine vision inspection & AI recognition

• Self-service terminals, kiosks, smart access control

• Industrial IoT gateways & edge computing

• In-vehicle computers & intelligent transportation

• Harsh environment & wide-temperature equipment

Q2: How to purchase the PCM-ADN351 embedded mainboard? Does YDS TECH support customization?

A: You can contact us via email for pricing, datasheets, samples and bulk orders.

YDS TECH supports customization including wide-temperature versions, port configuration, firmware adjustment and OEM/ODM projects.

For inquiries, please contact:

Stan Wong

Email: huangjianqiu@ydstech.com

About YDS TECH

YDS TECH is a professional provider of industrial motherboards, embedded computers and industrial computing solutions. With years of R&D and manufacturing experience, we provide stable and reliable x86/ARM embedded hardware for global customers in automation, IoT, energy, transportation and smart manufacturing.