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Modernizing Existing Q7 Systems
Made Easy with Alder Lake-N Power

The Q7 form factor has stood for maximum flexibility in a minimal footprint for many years. With its compact dimensions of just 70 x 70 mm, it enables high-performance designs even in applications where traditional industrial PCs reach their limits.

In particular, space-saving and energy-efficient solutions have become key competitive advantages in sectors such as industrial automation, medical technology, transportation, and smart retail.

With the latest Alder Lake-N processor generation, the proven Q7 form factor is gaining renewed relevance.

Developers and system integrators benefit from a powerful, energy-efficient platform specifically designed for compact embedded and edge computing applications.

A Rare Sight Today: New Q7 Developments on the Market

What makes this particularly noteworthy is that only a small number of manufacturers continue to develop and introduce new Q7 modules. Many vendors have shifted their focus to other form factors such as SMARC or COM Express.

This is exactly why a modern Q7 module based on Alder Lake-N processors represents a genuine differentiator. It allows users to continue leveraging a proven, standardized, and extremely compact form factor while benefiting from the latest processor technology and long-term availability.

For existing Q7-based designs, this offers an important advantage: systems can be modernized without the need to completely redesign established platforms from scratch.

High Efficiency with Minimal Power Consumption

The combination of the Q7 form factor and Alder Lake-N architecture offers a particularly attractive package: modern x86 performance in a proven and established form factor.

Intel® Alder Lake-N processors have been specifically designed for fanless and energy-efficient systems. Despite their low TDP, they deliver significantly higher computing performance than previous generations while supporting modern interfaces, advanced graphics capabilities, and multimedia features.

This opens up new possibilities for applications such as:

• Compact edge AI systems
• Energy-efficient HMI solutions
• Digital signage
• Industrial control systems
• Mobile and battery-powered devices

As a result, developers can achieve higher performance, improved efficiency, and greater design flexibility without compromising on space or power consumption.

Technical Highlights of the AAEON AQ7-ADN

The AAEON AQ7-ADN offers the following key specifications:

• Intel® Processor N50, N97, Core™ i3-N305, or Atom® x7425E
• Up to 8 GB onboard LPDDR5x memory
• Up to 64 GB onboard eMMC storage
• Realtek RTL8111H-CG Gigabit Ethernet controller
• 6 × USB 2.0, 2 × USB 3.2
• DisplayPort, Embedded DisplayPort (eDP), and LVDS support
• Gigabit Ethernet
• Maximum TDP of 15 W

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