AAEON Launches UP WCL Edge With Intel Core 5 320 and Up to 48 GB LPDDR5

AAEON introduces new edge computing systems and developer boards built around Intel's upcoming Wildcat Lake processors. The company ships the UP WCL Edge system alongside a matching developer board, while also releasing the larger UP Nexus WCL Edge hardware. The systems are designed for embedded use cases demanding small footprints alongside contemporary computing capabilities.

The new edge systems utilize compact board designs for demanding embedded workloads

The new hardware relies on Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips to drive performance in constrained environments. AAEON equips these boards with either an Intel Core 5 320 or an Intel Core 7 350 processor. The systems pair these CPUs with up to 48 GB of LPDDR5 memory for demanding workloads.

Spec comparison

Storage capacity reaches up to 256 GB using UFS 3.1 flash drives. AAEON designs the UP WCL Edge around an 85 by 56 mm board that fits inside a small chassis. The larger UP Nexus WCL variant uses a bigger 101.6 by 101.6 mm board to accommodate additional components.

Connectivity options include multiple USB Type-A ports, an HDMI output, and dual 2.5GbE LAN interfaces. Engineers can access system data through a 40-pin GPIO header and various M.2 expansion slots. The boards support M.2 2230 E-Key, M.2 2280 M-Key, and M.2 2242 M-Key modules for flexible peripheral integration.

Pricing and availability details remain unknown at this time according to the reporting source. AAEON has not yet released official cost information or shipping dates for these new edge systems.