Nearly a decade after introducing the first UP Board single-board computer with a Raspberry Pi-like form factor and an Intel x86 processor, AAEON has expanded the UP Board lineup with a diverse range of boards in various sizes, shapes, and performance capabilities.

The new UP 710S, in some ways, evokes the company’s original UP Board. Like its predecessor, it’s a credit card-sized computer powered by an Intel processor. However, it boasts a slimmer design, supports up to an Intel N200 processor, incorporates an M.2 2230 E-Key slot, and marks the company’s first board in this size to feature an RS-232/422/485 connector.

AAEON has introduced the UP 710S, a compact computer board that significantly reduces its vertical height by replacing the Raspberry Pi-compatible 40-pin connector with a series of slimmer wafers. This innovative design allows the board to be reduced from 35mm to 25mm while maintaining its 85mm length and 56mm width. This makes it more suitable for “space-constrained environments.”

However, it’s important to note that HAT (Hardware-Attached-on-Top) boards compatible with earlier models may not be supported. Nevertheless, developers can still access all the same functionality if needed.

The UP 710S offers a range of processor options, including Intel N50, N97, N100, and N200. It also supports up to 8GB of LPDDR5 onboard memory and up to 128GB of eMMC flash storage.

The board features a variety of ports, including three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, HDMI 1.4B, and Gigabit Ethernet. Additionally, it supports up to two USB 2.0 connections and RS-232/422/485 connections thanks to the 10-pin wafers that replace the 40-pin header. The board also supports a 12/5A power input.

The M.2 2230 E-Key slot enables users to install their own wireless card for WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity.

The UP 710S supports Windows 10, Windows 11, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, and Yocto 5.1. However, since Intel’s Alder Lake-N chips are widely supported by various operating systems, it’s reasonable to expect that an alternate operating system could also be installed.

While AAEON has not disclosed the public pricing for the UP 710S, customers can inquire and place orders through the UP Contact form or wait for the board to be available in the UP Shop.