BIOSTAR, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, and storage solutions, has announced the EdgeComp MS-NANX 8G/16G, a groundbreaking new fanless AI system for edge computing. Powered by the NVIDIA® Jetson Orin NX platform and featuring Super Mode support, this compact system promises incredible AI performance of up to 157 trillion operations per second (TOPS). Its robust and compact design is designed to accelerate real-time AI workloads in a wide range of applications, including smart retail, industrial automation, transportation, smart city infrastructures, and modern agriculture.
High-End Hardware and Expansion Options
Designed for system integrators and AI software developers, the EdgeComp MS-NANX offers scalable performance to meet diverse needs. Supporting both NVIDIA® Jetson Orin NX 16GB and 8GB modules, the device is equipped with a 1024-core NVIDIA® Ampere Architecture GPU with 32 Tensor Cores and an Arm Cortex-A78AE CPU with up to 8 cores. Featuring 128-bit LPDDR5 memory offering 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, the system combines hardware power with ample expansion options.
The device also features M.2 slots for NVMe SSDs, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules, and 4G or 5G connectivity via the Nano SIM slot. The extensive input/output ports include two Ethernet ports (1 Gigabit and 2.5 Gigabit), one with optional PoE (Power over Ethernet), four USB 3.2 Type-A, one HDMI® 2.1, one Micro USB for operating system installation, one RS232 with CAN interface, and one RS232/422/485 combo port.
From Smart Cities to Farms: Unlimited Applications
With its compact, fanless design, the EdgeComp MS-NANX operates reliably even in the most challenging environments. This powerful system has a wide range of applications:
- Smart Retail: Automatic checkouts, inventory management, and in-store customer analytics.
- Industrial Automation: Visual inspection, quality control, robotic systems, and predictive maintenance.
- Smart City Infrastructure: Traffic flow management, license plate recognition, perimeter security, and smart parking solutions.
- Agriculture: Precision agriculture applications such as autonomous tractors, selective spraying systems, livestock health monitoring, and robotic harvesting.
Designed for Harsh Conditions
Enclosed in a rugged, fanless chassis, the EdgeComp MS-NANX 8G/16G is engineered to operate flawlessly even in harsh temperatures ranging from -20 to 50°C. Supporting 12V to 20V DC power input, the system offers flexible installation options for field and embedded applications. Running the Linux operating system and fully compatible with NVIDIA® JetPack 6.2, the device allows developers to easily develop and deploy AI models using the latest tools. With this product, BIOSTAR offers a future-proof solution for edge computing, combining performance, reliability, and flexibility.
