When you need a computer that can work in a small, dusty or hot place, many devices fail because they have fans, need a lot of space, or cannot be fixed remotely. That creates downtime, extra cost, and frustration for anyone who relies on edge AI or automation. The DFI EC700-ADN Ultra-Compact Fanless Embedded System solves these issues with a tiny, fan-less design, rugged temperature range, and built-in out-of-band management so you can keep things running without opening the case.
DFI EC700-ADN Ultra-Compact Fanless Embedded System with DFI
A powerful little box that brings desktop-class performance to the edge. It uses Intel Alder Lake-N or Atom x7000E processors, LPDDR5 memory, and supports four displays at once. If you are struggling with noisy fans, limited space, or unreliable remote access, this system gives you a silent, compact, and always-on solution. DFIs out-of-band management lets you see health data and recover a frozen OS from anywhere, so you stay productive even when the network hiccups.
Usages
The EC700-ADN fits in tight control panels for factory automation, powering PLCs and vision stations without a fan. It can drive digital signage walls, showing several screens from a single unit. In smart-city sensors, the board handles AI inference while staying cool in outdoor enclosures. It also works well in medical kiosks, where silence and reliability are required, and in transportation hubs for ticketing or monitoring where remote management saves travel time.
Benefits
- Silent operation eliminates noise in offices or labs.
- Small 33 mm height lets you mount the board where space is scarce.
- Remote OOB management reduces service visits and downtime.
- Four display outputs let you monitor multiple processes from one device.
- Wide temperature range keeps the system running in harsh environments.
Key Features
- Fanless, slim 33 mm chassis.
- Intel Alder Lake-N or Atom x7000E processors.
- Up to 16 GB LPDDR5 memory (memory down).
- Integrated eMMC storage plus M.2 2280 PCIe/SATA slot.
- Quad-display support: HDMI, VGA, USB-C (DP1.2).
- Two 2.5 GbE ports with TSN, plus one GbE port with OOB support.
- Rich I/O: USB 3.2, COM ports, RS-232/422/485, audio jack.
- Multiple mounting options: wall, VESA, DIN rail.
- Out-of-Band management for remote health monitoring and recovery.
- TPM 2.0 security and watchdog timer for system stability.
- Operating range -5 C to 60 C, storage -40 C to 85 C.
Specifications
| Model |
EC700-ADN |
| Processor (PC Client) |
Intel® Processor N50 (2 Cores, 1.0~3.4 GHz) / N97 (4 Cores, 2.0~2.9 GHz) / N200 (4 Cores, 1.0~3.2 GHz) |
| Processor (Embedded) |
Intel® Atom® X7211E / X7213E / X7425E (Supports TCC; default disabled in BIOS) |
| Model |
EC710-ADN |
| Processor |
Intel® Core™ i3-N305 (8 Cores, 1.0~3.0 GHz) |
| Memory |
8GB/16GB LPDDR5 4800 (Memory down) |
| BIOS |
AMI SPI 256Mbit (UEFI boot only) |
| Graphics Controller |
Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Graphics Features |
Up to 32 EUs; Supports OpenGL 4.6, DirectX12, Vulkan 1.2, OpenCL 3.0 |
| Display Outputs |
1 x VGA, 1 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x USB-C (DP1.2 Alt. Mode) |
| Storage |
1 x M.2 2280 M key (PCIe Gen3/SATA) *Heatsink/thermal pad required |
| Expansion Interface |
1 x M.2 2230 E key (USB/PCIe/CNVi); 1 x M.2 3042/3052 B key (USB/PCIe/SIM); 1 x M.2 2242/2280 M key |
| Audio Codec |
REALTEK ALC888S |
| Ethernet |
2 x Intel i226 2.5GbE (TSN support); 1 x Intel i210 GbE (DFI OOB support) |
| LED Indicators |
1 x Power LED, 1 x Storage LED |
| Front I/O |
2 x RS232/422/485, 1 x RS232, 1 x VGA, Power/Reset buttons, 2 x Antenna holes |
| Rear I/O |
2 x 2.5GbE, 1 x GbE, 1 x RS232/DIO, 3 x USB 3.2 (Type A), 1 x USB-C, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Audio Jack, 2 x Antenna holes |
| Watchdog Timer |
System reset, programmable 1 to 255 seconds |
| Security |
TPM 2.0 Support |
| Power Type |
Wide range 9~36VDC via 2.5mm DC Jack |
| RTC Battery |
CR2032 |
| OS Support |
Windows 10/11 IoT Enterprise, Ubuntu 22.04 |
| Environment |
Operating: -5 to 60°C; Storage: -40 to 85°C; Humidity: 10 to 90% RH |
