New Intel-Powered Board Challenges Raspberry Pi

The tech world welcomes a new single-board computer, the Up Squared Pro TWL, designed to rival the popular Raspberry Pi 5. This Intel-based device offers enhanced performance and flexibility for various applications, potentially changing the landscape for hobbyists and professionals alike.

Up Squared Pro TWL: A New Contender

The Up Squared Pro TWL, from **AAEON**, utilizes Intel processors, diverging from the ARM architecture found in the Raspberry Pi 5. It can be configured with Intel Core N355, Intel N250, or N150 processors. The board supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, along with 64 GB of eMMC storage directly on the card.

Three USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports are featured, including two USB Type-C connections. It can support up to three 4K displays simultaneously through HDMI 2.0B, DisplayPort 1.2, and DisplayPort 1.4A. Additionally, a MIPI-CSI connector allows for camera integration, and a 40-pin GPIO header is included for sensor and actuator connections.

The board incorporates three M.2 slots for storage and cellular modem integration, supporting PCIe 3.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 2. It also has two Ethernet ports offering 2.5 Gbps bandwidth and RS232/422/485 connections. Compatible operating systems include Windows 11 and various Linux distributions. The pricing details for the Up Squared Pro TWL have not yet been released.

The global single-board computer market is projected to reach $1.97 billion by 2029, according to a report by MarketWatch (MarketWatch 2023).