Maxtang introduced FX1400 mini PC to cater to increasing need of rugged hardware in industrial and edge computing market. It is significant because it offers indigenously developed processor on a mini PC that can accommodate tight places and withstand extreme physical environments. Users requiring dependable and space efficient mini PCs for manufacturing plants or far-flung locations will get a new product that is not only more durable but also does not have a consumer (gaming) focus.
Rugged device supports extreme temperatures and local encryption standards
The mini PC is powered by Haiguang 14XX processor that is part of 1400 Series and uses Hygon's in-house C86 instruction set. The 15W processor has four cores that can operate at up to 3 GHz speeds. This is enough processing power to cater to embedded usage without producing too much heat. The processor architecture is optimized for Chinese market to ensure compatibility with Chinese software ecosystem and security standards.
Specifications
- CPU: Haiguang 14XX (4 cores, up to 3 GHz)
- TDP: 15W
- Memory: DDR4 and DDR5 support
- Operating Temp: -40°C to 105°C
- Dimensions: 20.8 x 19 x 4.5 cm
The FX1400 is designed for extreme environments so that it can work in between -40°C and 105°C. You can use DDR4 and DDR5 RAMs on this system so you have the flexibility to choose memory setup that suits the workload. A single M.2 2280 slot handles the storage. The internals of this 20.8 x 19 x 4.5 cm machine is straightforward and small.
It offers six USB-A ports. Dual Ethernet, VGA and HDMI for display connectivity plus 3.5 mm audio jack. You also get industrial communications including EtherCAT, Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA to ensure smooth machine integration. It has Chinese encryption algorithms (SM2, SM3 and SM4) to meet regional compliance needs.
Unfortunately, we have no concrete info on pricing and availability yet. So we don't know how much you can expect to pay. It is very likely though that it is not going to be available for launch outside China because of specialized hardware and regional focus. This means international users shouldn't be looking to buy FX1400 through global retail outlets.
Source: Maxtang, NotebookCheck
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