Taipei, November 10th ( PRNewswire ) – Advantech ( Advantech ) announced the launch of SOM-5994, a COM Express Basic Type module equipped with Intel Atom P6900 processors. This module is designed for compute-intensive edge networks, 5G infrastructure, and next-generation telecommunications applications, offering high core density processing capabilities, advanced network connectivity, as well as flexible scalability within standardized COM Express form factor specifications.

This module supports up to 24 server-level high-efficiency cores, PCIe Gen4 expansion, DDR5 SODIMM memory, and integrates Intel Ethernet technology, supporting 10GBASE- KR connections. As an optional configuration, it also provides an extended operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, making it suitable for industrial deployment.

Advantech stated that, combined with its Computer On Module ( COM ) design import services—including carrier board design support, BIOS customization, thermal design guidance, system verification, and lifecycle management—SOM-5994 can help OEM and system integrators accelerate product development, reduce engineering complexity, and shorten time to market. This module is optimized for packet processing and data-intensive network workloads, providing a scalable foundation for the next generation of network edge devices.

Advantech claims that SOM-5994 utilizes Intel Atom P6900 processors specifically designed for network and telecommunications applications, combining high core density, advanced I/O connectivity, and flexible scalability, all integrated into a compact COM Express Basic Type 7-module design.

Compared to the Intel Xeon D -1700 processor family, the SOM-5994 equipped with the Intel Atom P6900 processor offers higher overall performance. This series of products provides efficient SoC ranging from 8 cores to 24 cores, with a Thermal Design Power (TDP) range of 50W to 86W, allowing system designers to balance between computational density, power consumption, and cooling budgets to meet specific application requirements.

This module supports up to 128GB of DDR5-5600 memory and provides a maximum of 16 PCIe Gen4 channels as well as 16 PCIe Gen3 / Gen2 channels, which can provide the necessary bandwidth for virtualization, packet inspection, software-defined networking (SDN), network security, and other data-intensive network workloads. In terms of network connectivity, SOM-5994 integrates four 10GBASE-KR Ethernet interfaces, suitable for backplane applications. It also incorporates an Ethernet controller that supports up to 2.5GbE, allowing for flexible deployment in various network architectures.

Software and design import support

In addition to hardware performance, SOM-5994 also receives comprehensive embedded solutions and design import service support from Advantech, which helps customers accelerate product development and reduce engineering risks. These services include carrier board design support, BIOS customization, thermal management consultation, Linux development resources, system verification, and long-term lifecycle management. Advantech states that these services can help OEM simplify the development process while ensuring the reliability of the platform throughout its entire operational cycle.

This module also supports integration with Advantech's SUSI API and Yocto projects, as well as customizable BIOS functions, providing developers with a flexible software framework for hardware monitoring, system management, and Linux deployment. In addition, when paired with the optional SOM to RM10 BMC carrier boards, this platform can achieve robust out-of-band OOB management, offering secure real-time monitoring, remote debugging, and automatic system recovery.

Accelerate the deployment of the next generation of edge networks

With the growing demands for higher throughput, lower latency, and greater energy efficiency in edge computing, AI services, and industrial networks, OEM is under pressure to drive innovation within tight timelines and budgets. The SOM-5994 COM Express Basic Type 7 module, equipped with Intel's Atom P6900 series processors, offers a modular and directly integrable solution. By reusing existing carrier board designs across multiple product generations, customers can significantly reduce NRE costs, simplify verification processes, and mitigate design risks. Leveraging Advantech's global ecosystem and design import services, SOM-5994 provides a scalable foundation for more rapid deployment of robust network and edge infrastructure solutions for OEM.

Key features

• Intel Atom P6900 processors
• COM Express R3 .1 Basic Module Type 7 Pin Definitions
• 8 to 24 high-efficiency cores, with a maximum of TDP 860,000
• Dual-channel DDR5-5600MT /s, up to 128GB SODIMM
• High-speed Intel Ethernet (4 10GBASE-KR interfaces, 1 2.5GbE)
• Multiple extension capabilities (16 PCIe Gen4, 16 PCIe Gen3 / 2, 4 USB3.0, SATA3)
• Supports Yocto, embedded BIOS, SUSI API, and DeviceOn.

Advantech stated that SOM-5994 will be listed in the second quarter of 2027. For more information regarding SOM-5994 or other Advantech products and services, please contact Advantech's sales support team or visit their website.

About Embedded Solutions and Design Import Services

Advantech's embedded solutions and design import services offer a one-stop service model that integrates embedded boards, systems, software, displays, and peripherals. This model accelerates AI and IoT deployments through customer-centric design import services. Solution providers can collaborate with reliable professional embedded partners to reduce the time and resources required for system integration. Advantech provides the latest embedded technologies and value-added software to help customers integrate their terminal application software. Its comprehensive range of peripheral products also helps customers avoid concerns regarding compatibility and lifecycle issues. Advantech's embedded design import services are designed to eliminate complex integration challenges.

About Advantech

Advantech's corporate vision is to make the world smarter. The company is a global leader in the field of IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms. To keep up with the trends of IoT, big data, and artificial intelligence, Advantech promotes IoT software and hardware solutions centered around Edge Intelligence WISE - PaaS, assisting business partners and customers in connecting their industrial chains. Advantech also collaborates with partners to build a business ecosystem to accelerate the realization of industrial intelligence goals.

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