Advantech announced the SOM-5994, a COM Express Basic Type 7 module powered by Intel Atom P6900 processors, designed for edge networking and 5G infrastructure. The module is scheduled for release in the second quarter of 2027.
Module Specifications
Advantech said the SOM-5994 module supports offerings ranging from 8 to 24 efficient cores with a thermal design power spanning 50W to 86W. The hardware accommodates up to 128GB of DDR5-5600 memory.
The module provides up to 16 PCIe Gen4 lanes and 16 PCIe Gen3/Gen2 lanes. These specifications deliver bandwidth for virtualization, packet inspection, software-defined networking, and network security workloads.
Networking and Design Support
For connectivity, the module integrates four 10GBASE-KR Ethernet interfaces for backplane applications alongside an integrated Ethernet controller supporting up to 2.5GbE. An extended operating temperature range of -40 degrees Celsius to 85 degrees Celsius is available as an option.
Advantech backs the module with Design-In Services, which include carrier board design support, BIOS customization, thermal solution consultation, and system validation. The platform also supports the optional SOM-RM10 BMC carrier card for out-of-band management.
Key facts and where they come from
- The SOM-5994 module will be available in Q2, 2027.
The Advantech SOM-5994 will be available in Q2, 2027.
- The module supports up to 128GB of DDR5-5600 memory.
The module supports up to 128GB of DDR5-5600 memory and provides up to 16 PCIe Gen4 lanes
