Advantech MIC-3812V2 Adds MXM GPU Support to Rugged Embedded Systems
The MIC-3812V2 carrier board supports NVIDIA MXM GPUs in CompactPCI Serial systems for rail, medical and industrial applications.
The MIC-3812V2 is aimed at systems in rail, medical and industrial markets that depend on stable operation, long product lifecycles and modular upgrade paths.
Rail, Medical and Industrial Use
The board is compliant with EN50155 and EN50121-3-4, making it suitable for railway deployments. It can be used in rolling stock or wayside systems for video processing, AI-based inspection or display control.
In medical environments, the MIC-3812V2 supports high-resolution imaging and low-latency diagnostics. It can be integrated into equipment for image capture, real-time visualisation or AI-driven analysis.
In industrial settings, the board provides GPU support for machine vision, process control or monitoring applications that require local compute capability.
Hardware Overview
The MIC-3812V2 is a 3U, 8HP carrier board compatible with MXM Type A, B and B+ modules. It includes two HDMI 2.0 and two DisplayPort 1.4a connectors on the front panel. An optional fifth DisplayPort can be routed through the system backplane. The board supports four independent displays.
PCIe expansion is supported through the CompactPCI Serial interface. Thermal operating range is 0°C to 55°C, dependent on GPU selection and thermal configuration. Custom cooling options are available.
System Compatibility
The MIC-3812V2 integrates with other Advantech CompactPCI Serial modules. It is compatible with MIC-330/V2 CPU boards, the MIC-3890V2 DC power module, and the MIC-3821 NVMe carrier. It can be installed in both 3U and 4U enclosures with up to 21 slots.
This setup allows developers to build GPU-equipped systems using standard CompactPCI components without moving to alternative platforms.
GPU Specifications
The supported Ada Lovelace MXM modules offer increased processing capability over earlier models. CUDA core performance is approximately double compared to Ampere-class modules. The fourth-generation Tensor cores provide higher throughput for AI workloads. New video encode and decode engines support up to 2.5 times faster image processing.
All supported modules are part of NVIDIA’s embedded roadmap and are available with extended lifecycle support for over five years.
Availability
The MIC-3812V2 is available now. Advantech offers integration support and thermal design assistance for custom use cases.
Conclusion
The MIC-3812V2 is a practical option for embedded systems that require GPU acceleration in space-constrained or rugged environments. It provides a standardised path to integrating Ada Lovelace MXM modules into CompactPCI Serial systems already in use across transport, medical and industrial applications.
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