VBOX-3631-(M12X)

Rugged Intel® Core™ Series 3 Edge AI Computer for Intelligent Vehicles

Intel® Core™ Series 3 Processor with Integrated NPU for Edge AI
1 x 2.5GbE and 4 x GbE Ports for High-Speed Vehicle Networking
9–60V Wide-Range DC Input with Smart Power Management
Dual CAN FD, Isolated DIO and Rich Industrial I/O
Supports 5G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wireless Expansion
Optional M12 X-Coded Connectors for Rugged Deployment
Front-Accessible RTC Battery and Optional Battery Backup Unit
Fanless Design for Intelligent Transportation Applications

VBOX-3631-(M12X) is a rugged fanless in-vehicle edge AI computer powered by Intel® Core™ Processors Series 3 with an integrated NPU for efficient AI acceleration at the edge. Designed for intelligent transportation and connected vehicle applications, it delivers reliable performance while maintaining low power consumption and long-term stability.

The system features one 2.5GbE and four GbE ports for high-speed networking, USB Type-C DisplayPort output, dual CAN FD, isolated digital I/O, and multiple wireless expansion options including 5G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. A front-access RTC battery tray, optional Battery Backup Unit (BBU), and Smart Power Management simplify maintenance while ensuring uninterrupted operation in mission-critical environments.

Supporting a wide 9–60V DC input, fanless operation, and optional M12 X-coded connectors, VBOX-3631-(M12X) is built for demanding transportation environments such as public transit, fleet management, mobile surveillance, autonomous vehicles, railway systems, and roadside edge AI deployments.

System

Processor

Intel® Core™ 7 processor 350 up to 4.8 GHz (P-Core)
Intel® Core™ 5 processor 320 up to 4.6 GHz (P-Core)
Intel® Core™ 3 processor 304 up to 4.3 GHz (P-Core)
*2 x P-core + 4 x LP E-core for Core 7 350 and Core 5 320
*1 x P-core + 4 x LP E-core for Core 3 304
**Processor Base Power (TDP) is 28W

Memory

1 x DDR5-6400 SO-DIMM up to 64 GB (In Band ECC Support)

Graphics

Intel® Graphics

Security

1 x TPM 2.0 (Comply with FIPS 140-3)

Watchdog

Auto reset for unresponsive system

Interface

Video

1 x HDMI® Output
1 x DVI-D Single-Link supports VDM
1 x USB Type-C DP output

Audio

1 x Line-out, 1 x Mic-in

Ethernet

1 x 2.5GbE from Intel I226-LM via RJ-45 or M12 X-code
4 x GbE from Marvell Ethernet Switch via RJ-45
*2 x GbE via M12 X-code (optional)

USB

2 x USB 3.2, 2 x USB 2.0

DIO

6 x DI (0-60VDC), 4 x DO (12VDC/100mA), 1 x Isolated DO (external 12V/1A support)

COM

2 × COM support RS-232/422/485 ports

CAN

2 x CAN FD

AUX IO

1 x 12VDC/1A Out
1 x External Standby Control

Storage

Type

2 x M.2 2280 Key M for NVMe SSD

Internal Expansion

M.2

2 x M.2 3042/3052* Key B for WWAN with dual Nano SIM support
1 x M.2 2230 Key E for Wi-Fi/BT
*One slot shares with one Mini PCIe

Mini PCIe

1 x Mini PCIe* (full-size w/ USB 2.0 only)
*One slot shares with one M.2 3042/3052

Power

Power Input

DC 9-60V (nominal power input DC 12V/24V/48V) via 3-pin terminal block or M12 K-code

Power Output

2 x DC 24V/1A via 8-pin terminal block

Power Protection

OCP, OVP, surge protection, reversed polarity protection

Power Management

Ignition detection, Smart Power Management

RTC Battery

Removable front tray for RTC coin cell battery

Battey Backup Unit (BBU)

Optional battery kit for up to 5 minutes of emergency backup time (Battery charging Temp. 0°C ~ 45°C and discharging Temp. -10°C ~ 60°C)
*BBU backup time varies depending on actual overall system power consumption and battery is required to be charged before being used for system power backup
**Operating temperature will be limited within -10°C and 50°C with the battery kit installed.

Software

Operating System

Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS or above

Mechanical

Construction

Aluminum Alloy with Fanless Design

Antenna

9 x SMA connector panel mount hole

Mounting

Wall mounting

Net Weight

TBD

Dimensions

250 x 160 x x 55 mm (9.85 x 6.30 x 2.17 in.)

Ingress Protection

IP40

Environment

Operating Temp.

-40°C ~ 70°C (-40°F ~ 158°F) with 0.6 m/s airflow
*Operating temperature varies by accessories installed.

Storage Temp.

-40°C ~ 80°C (-40°F ~ 176°F)

Relative Humidity

10% RH – 90% RH (non-condensing)

Vibration

IEC 60068-2-64, random, 2.5G@5~500Hz, 1hr/axis
MIL-STD-810H, Method 514.8, Procedure I, Category 4

Shock

MIL-STD-810H, Method 516.8, Procedure I, trucks and semi-trailers=15G (11ms)

Certification

Certification

CE, FCC Class A, UKCA, E-Mark, EN 62368-1* EN 50155* EN 45545-2 (R25), CISPR 25*
*On going

Ordering Information

Mode Number

VBOX-3631(-M12X)-zz-zzz (M12X=w/ M12 X-coded connectors)
zz-zzz=C7-350=Intel® Core™ 7 Processor 350
zz-zzz=C5-320=Intel® Core™ 5 Processor 320
zz-zzz=C3-304=Intel® Core™ 3 Processor 304

Description

Intel® Core™ Series 3 Edge AI Computer

State of Origin

Taiwan

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