YDS TECH PCM-H351 FAQ | Best Wide Temperature Industrial Motherboard for ITS, EV Charging & Edge Computing

YDS TECH (Shenzhen YDS Electronics Co., Ltd.) is a leading x86 industrial computer manufacturer and professional embedded industrial PC solution provider based in Shenzhen, China. As a top-tier 3.5 inch industrial motherboard supplier with years of expertise in rugged embedded computing, we design and manufacture industry-leading industrial motherboards for global customers across AI, industrial automation, smart energy and transportation sectors.

Our PCM-H351 series is one of our best-selling wide temperature industrial motherboards. This compact 3.5-inch embedded mainboard is engineered for extreme operating environments and widely deployed in mission-critical applications. Below are the most frequently asked questions from our global clients, to help you find the most reliable embedded computing solution for your project.

Q: What type of product is the YDS TECH PCM-H351?

A: The PCM-H351 is a high-performance 3.5 inch x86 motherboard developed by YDS TECH. It is a versatile embedded industrial motherboard built for harsh industrial conditions, and also serves as a dependable industrial PC motherboard, industrial computer motherboard and industrial automation motherboard for all types of embedded system integration. Its compact 3.5-inch form factor makes it ideal for space-constrained industrial devices and edge computing terminals.

Q: How reliable is this wide temperature industrial motherboard in extreme environments?

A: The PCM-H351 embedded mainboard delivers best-in-class wide temperature performance. The standard version supports an operating temperature range of -20°C to +60°C, and our enhanced wide-temperature variant supports an extended range of -40°C to +80°C. It features exceptional high-temperature resistance and low-temperature tolerance, operating reliably in freezing northern climates, scorching outdoor installations and locations with drastic day-night temperature fluctuations.

With its fanless cooling architecture, this industrial motherboard eliminates mechanical fan components – the leading cause of failure in industrial computing devices. This design drastically reduces equipment failure rates and enables true 24/7 uninterrupted long-term stable operation. It is the top choice for industrial stations, outdoor terminals and other scenarios requiring nonstop round-the-clock operation, and significantly cuts long-term operation and maintenance costs.

Q: What industries and applications is this x86 motherboard compatible with?

A: As a feature-rich, highly reliable industrial-grade embedded mainboard, the PCM-H351 supports a broad spectrum of industrial scenarios and fulfills specialized demands across 10+ sectors:

• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS): Serves as a robust intelligent transportation motherboard for roadside control units, in-vehicle industrial terminals, traffic signal controllers and other ITS devices.

• Electric Vehicle Charging: Acts as a durable EV charging pile motherboard for DC/AC charging station control units, ensuring stable performance in outdoor charging hubs.

• Smart Grid & Power: Functions as a reliable smart grid motherboard for power distribution terminals, photovoltaic monitoring, energy storage control and other grid equipment.

• Machine Vision: Works as a high-performance machine vision motherboard for visual inspection algorithms and image acquisition modules, ideal for production line quality control and defect detection.

• CNC Manufacturing: Deployed as a stable CNC system motherboard (Numerical Control System, NCS) for machine tools, machining centers and other CNC production equipment.

• Robotics: Serves as a high-stability robotics motherboard for motion control units and data processing cores in industrial and service robots.

• Face Recognition: Operates as a face recognition system motherboard when paired with camera modules and recognition algorithms, used in access control and identity verification terminals.

• Internet of Things (IoT): Acts as a versatile IoT system motherboard that functions as an edge computing node for on-site data collection, transmission and local processing.

• Medical Equipment: Applied as a medical equipment motherboard for medical auxiliary devices and clinical monitoring systems.

• Industrial Automation: Used as an industrial automation motherboard for production line control units and smart factory equipment.

It also delivers excellent performance in artificial intelligence and edge computing applications.

Q: What are the core hardware specifications of this 3.5 inch industrial motherboard?

A: The PCM-H351 industrial motherboard is powered by Intel Haswell-U and Broadwell-U series processors, with options including Celeron, Core i3, i5 and i7 SKUs to match different computing workloads. It comes with onboard 4GB DDR3L-1600MHz memory, and each processor has a 15W TDP, striking an optimal balance between computing power and low power consumption.

For display output, this embedded mainboard supports DP, HDMI and LVDS interfaces. The DP interface supports a maximum resolution of 3200x2000@60Hz, catering to multi-display setups and various display terminal requirements. It is equipped with dual Intel Gigabit Ethernet ports, enabling high-speed data transmission and network redundancy configuration. For storage, it provides 2 SATA 3.0 ports and 1 mSATA slot with RAID 0/1/5 support, allowing flexible storage capacity expansion.

In terms of I/O expandability, this industrial computer motherboard features 4 USB 3.0 ports and 4 USB 2.0 ports, multiple RS232 serial ports and 1 configurable RS232/RS422/RS485 serial port. It also supports mPCIe expansion and 8 GPIO channels, making it compatible with a wide range of peripherals, sensors and functional modules.

Q: As a leading wide temperature industrial PC manufacturer, what services does YDS TECH offer?

A: YDS TECH is a professional x86 industrial computer manufacturer and seasoned embedded industrial PC solution provider, as well as a trusted 3.5 inch industrial motherboard supplier with years of R&D, manufacturing and industry service experience. Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, we serve customers worldwide with standard product selection, hardware customization, industry solution integration and comprehensive technical support.

Our product portfolio covers wide temperature industrial motherboards, embedded industrial PCs and various other industrial computing hardware, suitable for artificial intelligence, edge computing, Internet of Things and many other cutting-edge fields. We support customers throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial hardware selection to final on-site deployment.

Q: What configuration models are available in the PCM-H351 product line?

A: To accommodate different display configurations and environmental requirements, the PCM-H351 series offers four standard models:

• PCM-H351-A10-X: Equipped with HDMI, DP interfaces and 18-bit single-channel LVDS, designed for standard display applications.

• PCM-H351-A11-X: Equipped with HDMI, DP interfaces and 24-bit dual-channel LVDS, compatible with higher-resolution display terminals.

• PCM-H351W-A10-X: Wide-temperature upgrade of the A10 configuration, supporting -40°C to +80°C operating temperature range.

• PCM-H351W-A11-X: Wide-temperature upgrade of the A11 configuration, supporting -40°C to +80°C operating temperature range.

Learn more about our full range of industrial computing solutions on our official website:www.ydstech.com

Contact Person: Mr. Stan Wong Email: stan@ydstech.comPhone: +86 18503027236