The **TPC-317-R853B** is an industrial-grade Panel PC developed by Advantech. It is designed for human-machine interface (HMI) applications in harsh environments. Below is a breakdown of its primary electronic components and specifications. --- ### 1. Core Processing Unit The "R853B" designation typically indicates the specific processor generation used in this fanless system. | Component | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Processor** | Intel® Core™ i5-8365UE (Quad-core, 1.6 GHz base, up to 4.1 GHz) | | **Architecture** | 8th Generation Whiskey Lake | | **Cooling** | Fanless thermal design (uses the chassis as a heat sink) | | **Memory (RAM)** | 8GB DDR4 SO-DIMM (Expandable up to 32GB) | --- ### 2. Display and Touch Electronics The unit features a large-format industrial display designed for visibility and durability. * **LCD Panel:** 17" SXGA TFT LED LCD. * **Resolution:** 1280 x 1024. * **Touch Controller:** 5-wire resistive touch screen (ideal for use with gloves in factory settings). * **Luminance:** 350 cd/m², providing high clarity under industrial lighting. --- ### 3. Connectivity and I/O Interface The motherboard provides several high-speed interfaces for industrial automation. | Port Type | Quantity | Purpose | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Ethernet** | 2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps | Redundant networking or LAN/WAN separation | | **USB** | 4 x USB 3.2 (Gen 1) | High-speed peripheral connection | | **Serial Ports** | 1 x RS-232, 1 x RS-232/422/485 | Connection to PLCs and legacy sensors | | **Video Out** | 1 x HDMI (1.4) | For dual-display setups | --- ### 4. Power and Environmental Specs The electronic design emphasizes stability against electrical noise and power fluctuations. * **Input Voltage:** 24VDC (+/- 20%). * **Power Consumption:** Typically 30W-50W depending on load. * **Isolation Protection:** The chassis is grounded to prevent EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). * **Storage:** 1 x M.2 (2280) NVMe slot for high-speed SSD storage. --- ### 5. Expansion Capabilities The internal PCB includes expansion slots to add functionality like Wi-Fi or Fieldbus cards: 1. **Full-size mPCIe slot:** For communication modules. 2. **M.2 B Key:** Typically used for cellular (4G/5G) or additional storage.