Advantech has released a new single-board computer (SBC), the AFE-E420, as part of its newly launched AFE product series, designed for application-specific use cases in electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy storage.
The platform leverages the NXP i.MX 93 application processor with Arm Cortex-A55 and Cortex-M33 cores, offering low-power performance for edge computing and real-time control tasks.
The inclusion of the Arm Ethos-U65 microNPU supports on-device machine learning capabilities, enabling developers to build more efficient and responsive systems at the edge. Security features such as the EdgeLock secure enclave are integrated to support trusted operations in connected infrastructure environments.
The AFE-E420 is designed to simplify EV charger architecture by supporting EVSE and SECC functions in a compact 145 x 115 mm form factor.
Features include:
- Dual display support, multiple RS-232/422/485 ports, and RTD input channels
- Four independent CAN-FD interfaces
- Two control pilot ports and Powerline Communication (PLC) interfaces
These features allow for compatibility with global charging standards including CCS1, CCS2, NACS, GB/T, and CHAdeMO. The platform also supports ISO 15118 and OCPP protocols through partnerships with independent software vendors.
Designed to meet evolving regulatory and operational needs, the AFE-E420 aims to provide a scalable foundation for EV charging infrastructure and distributed energy storage systems, supporting long-term flexibility across a range of deployment environments.
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