Rutronik expands its Edge-AI offering with ADLINK module for AI applications
With the cExpress-R8, Rutronik introduces a high-performance COM Express R3.1 Type 6 module from ADLINK, designed for AI-driven edge computing. Powered by the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series, it delivers up to 40 TOPS AI inference performance. Combining high compute power, AI acceleration, extensive I/O connectivity and a compact form factor, the cExpress-R8 is ideal for industrial automation, medical imaging, transportation and surveillance platforms, as well as edge-oriented video and analytics solutions.
cExpress-R8 from ADLINK is a COM Express R3.1 Type 6 Compact module (95 × 95 mm) designed for demanding edge-AI applications. It is powered by AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series processors with up to eight Zen 4 CPU cores, integrated RDNA 3 GPU architecture and an XDNA NPU for AI acceleration – offering up to 40 TOPS combined CPU, GPU and NPU performance.
The module supports up to 96 GB DDR5-5600 memory (ECC and non-ECC), up to four independent displays (via DisplayPort, HDMI, eDP / LVDS or VGA), 16 PCIe Gen4 lanes, 4x USB 3.2 Gen2, 4x USB 2.0, 4× SATA 6 Gb / s, 2.5 GbE network with optional TSN and TPM 2.0 security.
Benefits at a glance:
Up to 8 Zen 4 cores + integrated RDNA™ 3 GPU + XDNA™ NPU
Supports up to 96 GB DDR5-5600 memory (ECC & non-ECC)
Compact form factor 95 × 95 mm, COM Express® Type 6 Compact
Rich interface set: PCIe Gen4, USB 3.2 Gen2, SATA, 2.5 GbE (optional TSN)
Supports up to 4 independent displays (DP, HDMI, eDP/LVDS, VGA)
10-year product availability
Application examples:
Industrial automation & robotics
Medical imaging & diagnostic systems
Transportation & mobility platforms
Smart surveillance & video analytics
Retail POS/POI systems
Edge-AI platforms in smart infrastructure
