In the wave of industrial automation and digital upgrading, a stable, reliable, and cost-effective hardware platform is a common demand for many enterprises. APQ has officially launched the C series of embedded industrial control computers, aiming to provide a wide range of entry-level and mainstream solutions with excellent cost-effectiveness, flexible product matrix, and reliable industrial quality, covering a wide range and precise adaptation for users.
The C series runs parallel to APQ’s existing E series, forming a clear product portfolio: the C series focuses on economy and wide adaptability to different scenarios, meeting the general and mainstream industrial computing needs with high cost-effectiveness; The E series focuses on high-end, rigorous, and professional expansion scenarios, providing deeply validated and reliable performance. Both can be combined with the APQ L series industrial display to upgrade to a sturdy and durable industrial all-in-one machine, providing users with a more integrated solution. The two collaborate to jointly build a complete ecosystem of industrial computing products.
C Series Full Product Matrix: Precision Positioning, Value Choice
C5-ADLN
The benchmark of entry-level cost performance
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Core Configuration
Equipped with high-efficiency Intel ® Alder Lake N95 processor, with 4 cores and 4 threads, meets basic computing needs and has excellent power consumption and cost control.
Practical Design
Single channel DDR4 RAM (up to 16GB), supports M.2 SATA storage, and offers 2 or 4 Gigabit Ethernet port options. Compact fanless design, suitable for multiple installation methods.
Value Highlights
Under the ultimate control of volume and power consumption, it provides complete industrial interfaces and expansion capabilities, making it a practical choice for lightweight applications.
Area of Expertise
PLC upper computer, small HMI, IoT terminal, data collector, intelligent display device
C6-ADLP
Silent and compact mobile performance platform
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Core Configuration
Adopting Intel ®12th generation Core Mobile U series processor provides impressive performance at 15W low power consumption.
Practical Design
Supports a single 32GB DDR4 RAM and NVMe SSD, with complete interfaces (HDMI+DP, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports). The M.2 Key-B/E slot designed specifically for wireless expansion simplifies WiFi/4G/5G integration.
Value Highlights
The fanless design ensures silence and high reliability while maintaining strong overall performance and connectivity, making it an economical solution for space sensitive and wireless communication scenarios.
Area of Expertise
Edge computing gateway, digital signage, control terminal in quiet office environment.
C6-Ultra
Embrace the balanced choice of cutting-edge technology
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Core Configuration
Introducing Intel ® Core ™ Ultra-U processor, experience cutting-edge energy-efficient hybrid architecture, and provide entry-level support for new applications such as AI.
Practical Design
Supports DDR5 RAM, equipped with multiple USB ports and optional multiple network ports, with high expansion flexibility. Continuing the fanless sturdy design.
Value Highlights
With a more user-friendly positioning, users can access and deploy applications based on the new generation processor platform, reducing the threshold for technological upgrades.
Area of Expertise
Lightweight AI inference, smart retail terminals, advanced protocol gateways, and edge nodes with high energy efficiency requirements.
C7I-Z390
Classic and reliable desktop level control core
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Core Configuration
Supports widely used Intel ® 6/8/9 generation desktop processors, mature platforms, and good ecological compatibility.
Practical Design
Highlighting industrial practicality, providing a large number of RS232 serial ports, GPIO, SATA interfaces to meet the connection needs of traditional devices.
Value Highlights
Based on a classic and stable platform, providing market proven reliability is a reliable choice for expanding or upgrading existing systems at low cost.
Area of Expertise
Multi serial communication management, factory automation control, equipment monitoring, teaching and experimental platform.
C7I-H610
Performance Responsibility of Mainstream New Platforms
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Core Configuration
Support Intel ® 12th/13th/14th generation processors ensure a certain technological lifecycle in the future.
Practical Design
RAM supports DDR4-3200, which enhances expansion potential while maintaining rich industrial interfaces such as multiple RS232.
Value Highlights
Under the premise of controllable costs, it provides support for new platforms and stronger scalability, with outstanding cost-effectiveness.
Area of Expertise
Entry level application of Machine Vision ,automated testing, medium-sized control systems, and integrated information technology machines.
C7E-Z390
Specially optimized for multi network applications
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Core Configuration
Based on mature 6/8/9 generation platforms, focusing on network function enhancement.
Practical Design
The biggest feature is the integration of 6 Intel Gigabit Ethernet ports, achieving excellent network port density within a compact body.
Value Highlights
Provides a cost-effective and space saving dedicated solution for applications that require multi network isolation or aggregation.
Area of Expertise
Network security equipment, small network switching and routing, multi segment data collection, video surveillance aggregation.
C7E-H610
High performance multi port all-around platform
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Core Configuration
Adopting mainstream H610 chipset and 12/13/14 generation CPUs, the performance meets most applications.
Practical Design
Equipped with 6 Intel Gigabit Ethernet ports and providing HDMI+DP display output.
Value Highlights
Achieved a balance between multi port characteristics, modern interfaces, and moderate scalability.
Area of Expertise
Small and medium-sized network monitoring systems, industrial communication servers, multi camera vision systems, and control hosts that require multiple network ports.
C series and E series: clear positioning, collaborative coverage
C-series: High cost-effectiveness and wide adaptability
Market positioning: Targeting the mainstream industrial market, pursuing ultimate cost-effectiveness and rapid deployment.
Product features: Adopting mainstream or next-generation commercial platforms, focusing on compact and standardized module design, quickly responding to universal requirements, and optimizing costs while ensuring industrial reliability.
Scenario focus: Widely used in fields with clear requirements for price and space, such as lightweight control, edge data collection, IoT gateways, and cost sensitive devices.
E-series: Professional reliability and deep customization
Market positioning: Targeting high-end and harsh industrial environments, pursuing ultimate reliability, professional expansion, and long-term support.
Product features: The platform has undergone long-term market validation, with a wider operating temperature range, stronger resistance to vibration and impact, and provides professional industrial expansion interfaces such as aDoor bus, supporting deep customization.
Scenario focus: Serving critical task control, complex machine vision, high-end SCADA systems, harsh environmental applications, and other scenarios that require high stability and scalability.
APQ C series embedded industrial control computer redefines the value standards of mainstream industrial computing devices with clear product definitions, practical performance configurations, and competitive prices. Whether it's intelligent transformation on the production line or node deployment at the edge of the Internet of Things, the C series can provide you with "just right" reliable computing power, helping enterprises efficiently and steadily move towards the digital future.
Post time: Dec-18-2025