High-Powered Computing
Powered by the 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i3-1220PE processor, the GENE-ADP6 contained ample computing power through the CPU’s performance hybrid architecture, which provides eight cores (four performance-cores, four efficient-cores) and 12 threads. This allowed the CPU application to dedicate maximum computing power to the most intensive, single-threaded workloads via its performance cores, while maintaining energy-efficiency by having efficient cores focus on multi-threaded throughput. In addition to this, the GENE-ADP6’s support for 64GB of DDR5 4800MHz system memory enabled exceptional bandwidth to ensure high-speed connectivity between the GENE-ADP6 and the CCD cameras connected to it.
Small Form Factor, Functional Suitability
Despite its excellent computing performance, the GENE-ADP6 measures just 5.75” x 4” (146mm x 101.7mm), making it ideal for the customer’s need for a small solution to fit within their multiplex testing machines. The choice to opt for the smallest possible board did not limit the company’s options when it came to functionality however, with the GENE-ADP6 seemingly tailor-made for their needs.
With four internal USB 2.0, three external USB 3.2 Gen 2, and dual 2.5GbE/1GbE ethernet ports, the GENE-ADP6 was able to achieve exceptionally fast connectivity, with the aid of the board’s DDR5 system memory. Consequently, the customer’s multiplex testing machines were able to support the CCD cameras needed for the machine to capture the light emissions it needed to in order to analyze blood samples, with the added benefit of the process being faster and more accurate.
Impact
The success of this application opens the door for the GENE-ADP6 to be deployed in other smart healthcare solutions, with its configuration of functions conducive to channeling the power of AI even within space-limited environments. An example of these functions is its display interface, featuring a HDMI 2.1 port supporting up to 8K display resolution, along with DP 1.4a, LVDS, and an additional USB Type-C port. These functions, combined with the board’s compatibility with Intel® UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel® Processors, lend themselves to applications such as diagnostic imaging and more.