The new SKY-MXM series from Advantech is powered by the next generation of NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell embedded GPUs. These compact modules are designed for AI-intensive, high-resolution and real-time applications in compact systems.
This first release focuses on mainstream models, with high-end variants scheduled for later this year, giving designers flexible options to scale performance while maintaining a compact size, low power consumption, and long product lifecycles.
Tailored solutions for embedded needs
The SKY-MXM series is built on the latest NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, delivering smoother AI inference and graphics processing. Supporting PCIe Gen5 and the new GDDR7, the increased bandwidth can handle larger data sets or multiple high-resolution source streams effortlessly, to ensure ultra-smooth data-intensive tasks and AI workloads.
With NVIDIA fifth-generation Tensor Cores supporting new FP4 precision, DLSS 4 and enhanced FP32 performance, the platform accelerates a new era of AI-powered graphics and enables faster prototyping and deployment of larger AI models. DP2.1a support enables ultra-smooth 4K@240Hz visualisation for broadcast or extended reality applications.
The series includes:
- SKY-MXM-2000B is a mid-tier MXM, powered by an NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Embedded GPU, offering high FP32 performance and supporting new FP4 precision, PCIe Gen5 bandwidth and upgraded memory. It’s ideal for AI-intensive tasks, 3D rendering and VLM applications in embedded systems that have outgrown previous generations.
- SKY-MXM-500B is an entry-level MXM powered by an NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Embedded GPU, supporting display output, AI acceleration and low-power operation. Perfect for cost-sensitive, compact or mobile embedded platforms, it provides an easy step into the Blackwell generation without over-specifying performance or requiring system redesign.
Both models share key MXM advantages: a compact (Type A, 82 x 70 mm) form factor, a low-power design, flexibility to integrate via carriers into servers, Taiwan-made quality, and long-term supply, a combination only available from a handful of MXM manufacturers worldwide.
Engineered for real-world embedded AI challenges
Embedded systems face growing demands: medical devices need real-time AI analysis in compact form factors, security platforms must process high-resolution video instantly on mobile or unmanned platforms, and broadcasting systems require smooth 4K output without latency, all while keeping power consumption and system size in check.
The SKY-MXM series powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture includes two models tailored to distinct performance and power needs:
- Medical applications: Enables high-resolution imaging and real-time AI analysis in compact devices.
- Safety and security: Powers mobile and unmanned platforms requiring immediate visual decision-making without increasing power consumption.
- Broadcasting and visualisation: Supports smooth, high-resolution output for large screens and immersive viewing experiences.
By leveraging MXM, Advantech delivers a solution that balances size, power and performance, making the Blackwell series the natural choice for modern embedded AI and graphics applications. The MXM form factor is based on NVIDIA-defined specifications to ensure ecosystem consistency and long-term platform compatibility.
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Article courtesy of Advantech.
