Advantech Launches AIMB-286 THIN Mini‑ITX Motherboard Supporting 8th‑Gen Intel Core Processors

Overview

Advantech has unveiled the AIMB‑286, a compact THIN Mini‑ITX industrial motherboard engineered to harness the performance of Intel’s 8th‑Generation Core processors. The board features a 25‑mm I/O height, a flat, 25‑mm chassis, and an Intel H310 chipset that delivers abundant connectivity while keeping the form factor slim.

Key Specifications

• CPU: Intel 8th‑Gen Core (up to 6 cores)
• Graphics: Intel 9th‑Gen graphics engine for advanced video acceleration
• I/O: 3 × Gigabit Ethernet, 8 × USB (4 × USB 3.0 + 4 × USB 2.0)
• Expansion: 1 × PCIe x4 slot; M.2 B key (4G/LTE or storage), M.2 E key (Wi‑Fi)
• Serial ports: 6 × COM (COM 2/3 support RS‑232/422/485 auto‑flow control; COM 1 supports 5 V/12 V)
• Programmable I/O: 16‑bit digital I/O for peripheral integration

Software & Cloud Integration

Each AIMB‑286 board ships with Advantech’s WISE‑PaaS/RMM suite, enabling developers to leverage cloud computing and remote management without adding external infrastructure.

Enclosure Options

For turnkey deployments, Advantech offers the EPC‑T2000 and EPC‑T3000 THIN enclosures. Both are 1‑U (44 mm) high, rugged, and designed for industrial environments. The EPC‑T3000 even supports a full‑height PCIe add‑on card, giving extra flexibility for demanding applications.

These solutions are ideal for machine‑control, self‑service kiosks, factory automation, machine vision, and robotics—any scenario that requires a powerful, space‑saving platform with robust connectivity and cloud readiness.