Pico ITX Embedded Board PICO570

• Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (series 1)
• 1 DDR5 SO-DIMM, up to 64GB
• 2.5GbE LAN and GbE LAN
• M.2 Key E
• M.2 Key M

Axiomtek's PCIO570 uses Intel Core Ultra processors. Configurations based on the Ultra 7 155U and Ultra 5 125U  are available for ordering. The choice of the U-series is entirely logical: in such a small form factor, thermal design power is the primary limiting factor, and the use of energy-efficient chips helps maintain a balance between performance and heat dissipation.

One particularly interesting aspect is the graphics subsystem. The board integrates Intel Arc Xe-LPG graphics. For professionals, this means a significant performance boost in tasks related to video transcoding or light GPU computing compared to previous generations of Intel integrated graphics. As is typical for solutions of this class, video memory is allocated from system memory, which brings us to an important point—RAM.

Axiomtek relies on the modern DDR5 standard. The board is equipped with a single SO-DIMM slot supporting DDR5-5600 modules. Officially, support for up to 48 GB of memory is stated in the specifications (although the features description mentions 64 GB, likely depending on the availability of high-density modules). The move to DDR5-5600 is not merely a nod to current trends but a necessity to fully unlock the potential of the integrated Arc graphics.

Fitting a rich set of interfaces onto a PCB measuring just 100 × 72 mm is a non-trivial task that requires careful layout design. Axiomtek’s engineers have used the available board space as follows:

We see a configuration with two Ethernet ports. One is a classic Gigabit Ethernet port based on the Intel I219-LM controller, while the second is a faster 2.5GbE port using the Intel I226-V. Both support Wake-on-LAN and PXE, which is critical for remote administration and diskless boot scenarios. The presence of two physically different controllers makes it possible, for example, to separate management and data-streaming networks.

For video output, the board features a modern HDMI port and—importantly for integrators who need to maintain legacy support—an LVDS interface (18/24-bit). Dual-View mode is supported, enabling the use of two independent displays, a typical scenario for self-service kiosks or medical consoles.

On the rear panel (if that term can be applied to an SBC), there is a pair of USB 3.2 ports. For internal connectivity, headers are provided for two additional USB 2.0 ports. A single RS-232/422/485 serial port is also present, which remains indispensable in industrial automation.

The board is designed for demanding operating conditions. The specified operating temperature range is from -20°C to +60°C. While not exactly a “military” standard, this is more than sufficient for use in unheated warehouses, outdoor terminals (with an enclosure), or hot industrial workshops.

Power is supplied via a 12V DC source, with support for AT auto power on—automatic startup when power is applied—eliminating the need to place a power button in hard-to-reach locations. For data security, TPM 2.0 is supported via Intel PTT.