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iBASE IB903 Industrial Single Board Computer
Designed for compact industrial deployments, the iBASE IB903 is a 3.5-inch single board computer equipped with an AMD Embedded G-series SoC and Radeon HD8000 graphics. It suits applications such as factory automation and network appliances where reliable continuous operation from 0°C to 60°C is needed. The board offers dual PCI-E Gigabit LAN for stable connectivity and extensive I/O ports including RS232/422/485 for versatile serial communication. Expansion options feature mSATA for flexible storage and support DDR3/DDR3L memory up to 8GB. The IB903 is RoHS and CE compliant, with a humidity-resistant design tolerating 90% moisture, aiding durability in typical industrial environments.
A rugged form factor with vibration tolerance supports installation in constrained spaces. Display interfaces include DVI-I and 24-bit LVDS for integration with industrial panels. The system features AMI BIOS and Realtek audio components, ensuring reliable boot management and audio capability within critical embedded setups. This continuous-duty platform balances performance and industrial-grade ruggedness for dependable embedded computing.
IB903 Features
- Original OEM Module
- Rohs Compliant, CE
- Supports VGA, Displayport and 24-Bit Dual Channel Lvds
- 1X Intel I210It PCI-E Gigabit Lan
- Watchdog Timer, Digital I/O, Msata, ISMART 3.1
- 4X USB 2.0, 1X USB 3.0, 2X Com, 2X SATA Ii,
- 3X Mini PCI-E Slots (2X Full-Size, 1X Half Size)
- Wide Operating Temperature Support
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Product Type
Manufacturer
Ruggedness
Mounting Format
Processor
Country Of Manufacture
Taiwan
Certifications
RoHS Compliant, CE
Dimensions
102mm x 147mm (4" x 5.8")
Audio
AMD Embedded G-series SoC built-in audio controller w/ Realtek ALC269Q-VC2-GR HD codec w/class-D speaker amplifier
BIOS
AMI
Display Interface
Supports DVI-I and 24-bit dual channel LVDS
Expansion Slots
2x Mini PCI-E
Form Factor FILTER
3.5" SBC
H/W Monitor
Yes
I/O Chipset
Fintek F81846AD-I 1x RS232/422/485 (Jumperless selection), 3x RS232, 2x SATAIII
LAN Connector
2x RJ-45 on board
LAN Controller
2x Realtek RTL8111G-CG PCI-E Gigabit LAN
Others
Digital I/O, +9V~+24V DC In, iSMART
SSD
1x mSATA (Thru Mini PCI-E)
System Memory
1x DDR3/ DDR3L SO-DIMM, Max. 8GB (Non-ECC)
System Speed
1.33GHz
USB
2 ports USB 3.0 onboard 4 ports USB 2.0 via pin header
VGA Controller
AMD Embedded G-series SoC built-in GPU (AMD Radeon HD8000 series)
VGA Memory
Shared memory
Watchdog Timer
256 levels
Expansion
Mini PCI-E
Form Factor
CPU Card
Humidity
90% Humidity Resistant (non-condensing @ 60C)
Operating Temperature
0C~60C (32CF~140CF)
Ordering Info
IB903F-Q2G AMD Embedded G-series GX-420CA SoC (2.0GHz) 3.5-inch Disk Size SBC w/ DVI-I & LVDS (24-bit dual channel), dual PCI-E Gigabit LAN, mSATA, iSMART IB903F-Q15 AMD Embedded G-series GX-415GA SoC (1.5GHz) 3.5-inch Disk Size SBC w/ DVI-I & LVDS (24-bit dual channel), dual PCI-E Gigabit LAN, mSATA, iSMART IB903F-16 AMD Embedded G-series GX-217GA SoC (1.65GHz) 3.5-inch Disk Size SBC w/ DVI-I & LVDS (24-bit dual channel), dual PCI-E Gigabit LAN, mSATA, iSMART IB68A Cable kit for IB903F series, w/ SATA + power cable, COM, USB, power cable HSIB903-BGA Heatsink w/ fan for IB903F series HSIB903-BGA-1 Heat spreader for IB903F series
Power Input
Wide Range
Processor
Intel
Storage Temperature
-20C~80C (-4CF~176CF)
The iBASE IB903 Industrial Single Board Computer is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The IB903 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Construction, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Marine And Offshore, Natural Resources and Mining, Oil and Gas, Rail And Transport.
Across these sectors, the IB903 is typically used in applications such as Digital Signage And Information Terminals, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, SCADA And Control-Room Access.
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the IB903 across both industry sectors and real-world operational use cases. Its suitability extends well beyond the scenarios listed above, making it a flexible solution for a broad range of requirements.
For further information, or to assess whether the IB903 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The iBASE IB903 Industrial Single Board Computer comes with a Standard Manufacturers Limited Warranty + Option To Extend against defects in workmanship and materials, effective from the date of shipment (unless otherwise agreed in writing).
To receive service under this warranty, the eligible product, iBASE IB903 Industrial Single Board Computer, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the iBASE IB903 Industrial Single Board Computer or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
RUGGED offers free technical support for the lifetime of products you purchase. This includes help with setup, troubleshooting, and integration. Support is available online or directly from the technical team
Rugged Limited provides a wide range of industrial enclosures that are perfectly suited for mounting a Single Board Computer, safeguarding it against shock, vibration, dust, and moisture. These enclosures are designed to offer robust protection, making a Single Board Computer reliable in environments where standard computers would fail. Our enclosures come with various mounting options and can be customised to fit specific application requirements, ensuring optimal performance and longevity for your Single Board Computer.
Single Board Computers (SBCs) are highly versatile and are deployed in a multitude of sectors where compact yet powerful computing solutions are essential. The adaptability of these devices means they address specific operational needs across a broad spectrum of SBC industries.
Key industries that benefit from SBC technology include:
- Industrial Automation: For controlling machinery, process monitoring, and data acquisition in manufacturing and production environments.
- Transportation: Used in vehicle telematics, fleet management systems, and on-board diagnostics due to their ruggedness and ability to operate in challenging conditions.
- Aerospace and Defence: Employed in mission-critical applications where reliability, small footprint, and resistance to extreme environments are paramount.
- Medical: Integrated into portable medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and patient monitoring systems where space is limited and performance is critical.
- Retail and Kiosks: Powering point-of-sale (POS) systems, interactive kiosks, and digital signage, offering reliable and efficient operations.
- Digital Signage: Providing the computational backbone for displays in various settings, from advertising to information dissemination.
- Networking and Communications: Used in routers, firewalls, and other communication infrastructure where dedicated and efficient processing is required.
- Embedded Systems: Forming the core of countless embedded applications, from smart home devices to complex industrial controls.
Rugged Limited provides a range of computers, including robust Single Board Computers, designed to meet the rigorous demands of these diverse SBC industries, ensuring reliable performance in challenging operational environments.
The Single Board Computer Lifecycle is a critical consideration for many industrial and commercial applications that require long-term availability and consistent performance. While a precise number isn’t universally fixed, Rugged Limited focuses on providing solutions that offer extended lifespans, mitigating the frequent need for replacements or system overhauls. This commitment to longevity is central to their product development, ensuring that once a Single Board Computer is integrated, it can reliably perform its functions for many years.
Understanding the extended Single Board Computer Lifecycle offered by Rugged Limited means less downtime and lower total cost of ownership for businesses. Their robust design and careful component selection contribute significantly to stretching the operational life of these computers beyond what might be expected from standard consumer-grade electronics. For a comprehensive overview of the durable computing solutions available, you can explore the range of Rugged Computers that are built for enduring performance in challenging environments.
Rugged Limited offers a range of Single Board Computers engineered to meet the demanding requirements of industrial environments. These SBCs are equipped with various Industrial Sbc I/O options to ensure seamless integration with industrial equipment and systems.
Our industrial-grade SBCs often feature:
- Multiple serial ports (RS-232/422/485) for connecting legacy industrial devices.
- Digital I/O for control and monitoring applications.
- Gigabit Ethernet ports for robust network connectivity.
- USB ports for peripheral connections.
- Display outputs like HDMI and DisplayPort for human-machine interfaces.
This comprehensive support for Industrial Sbc I/O makes our computers suitable for a wide array of industrial applications, including automation, process control, and embedded systems. You can explore our full range of rugged Computers designed for these challenging scenarios.
Rugged Limited provides a comprehensive selection of industrial single board computers, engineered to deliver robust performance and reliability in challenging operational conditions. These specialized computers are built to withstand elements such as extreme temperatures, shock, and vibration, making them ideal for integration into various industrial applications.
Our industrial single board computer range is designed with longevity and stability in mind, ensuring consistent operation and extended product lifecycles essential for industrial deployments. We focus on offering solutions that meet the stringent demands of our clients, providing dependable technology for critical systems.
Rugged Limited specialises in providing computing solutions that are built to withstand demanding and harsh environments. Our product line, particularly our range of industrial computers, are engineered with features like wide operating temperature ranges, resistance to dust and water ingress, and robust construction to ensure reliable operation in challenging conditions.
For instance, our embedded computers are designed to operate reliably in environments with extreme temperatures, vibrations, and shocks, making them ideal for industrial automation, transportation, and outdoor applications. Our Single Board Computers are also housed in resilient enclosures built to protect against environmental hazards.
The design philosophy at Rugged Limited focuses on creating highly durable and reliable hardware. This means that whether you require a compact computing solution or a powerful industrial system, our offerings are designed to maintain performance and integrity even when exposed to conditions that would typically compromise standard commercial-grade electronics. This dedication to ruggedisation ensures that our Single Board Computer solutions deliver consistent performance in any environment.
While many of Rugged Limited’s Single Board Computer solutions are engineered for fanless operation, particularly those destined for harsh or space-constrained environments, it is not a universal characteristic across all Single Board Computers. Fanless designs are often chosen for rugged applications to enhance reliability by eliminating moving parts and reducing ingress points for dust and moisture. However, high-performance Single Board Computer configurations that generate more heat may utilise active cooling with fans to maintain optimal operating temperatures. Rugged Limited offers a variety of solutions, some with passive cooling and others with active cooling, depending on the specific performance requirements and environmental conditions.
The Single Board Computer (SBC) is a highly adaptable and robust solution, making it ideal for a diverse range of critical industries. These include sectors such as smart agriculture, aerospace and defense, retail, ticketing, and industrial automation. Each of these industries benefits from the compact size, integrated functionality, and often ruggedised design of a Single Board Computer (SBC), which allows for reliable operation in challenging environments or in applications where space is at a premium.
iBASE spans both, and the level of ruggedisation depends on the product. Some units are environmentally hardened: the AGS100 IoT Gateway System uses an aluminium and steel chassis, is fanless, operates across a wide -40°C to 70°C range, and is certified to MIL-STD-810G for shock and IEC 60068-2-64 for vibration. Other products, such as certain Mini-ITX motherboards, are standard industrial-grade boards carrying CE and RoHS that are rated for narrower temperature windows and intended for protected enclosures. So iBASE is not uniformly rugged; ruggedness is specified per model. Always check the certifications and operating temperature on the individual product page rather than assuming a brand-wide rating.
iBASE provides a dedicated line of network appliances and gateways on the Rugged catalogue, including the FWA series of network appliances and rackmount units, plus IoT gateway systems such as the AGS100 and AGS102. The AGS100 supports industrial connectivity with dual Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, multiple RS232/422/485 COM ports, a SIM slot for cellular, and expansion via Mini PCI-E and M.2 sockets, all in a fanless DIN-rail, wall, or desktop mountable chassis. Networking modules in the IBP series add further flexibility. These products target edge computing, industrial data collection, and network security roles. Port counts, throughput, and certifications differ across the range, so confirm the specification on each product page.
Integrators choose iBASE for configurability, longevity, and the industrial feature set that consumer boards lack. Products are frequently offered with customisable processor, memory, and storage options, and motherboards such as the MI988 include ECC memory support, dual Intel Gigabit LAN, digital I/O, a watchdog timer, iSMART system monitoring, and wide-range DC input that simplify designing the board into a robust end product. Embedded systems add fanless operation, wide temperature tolerance, and flexible mounting. Because iBASE focuses on the embedded and OEM market, its boards are built around long-life industrial components suited to deployments that must run for years. Exact features and lifecycle support vary by model, so verify them on the relevant product page.
iBASE supports a broad mix of platforms across its catalogue, covering both Intel and AMD. Embedded gateways such as the AGS100 use low-power Intel Atom, Pentium, and Celeron processors suited to fanless wide-temperature operation, while motherboards such as the MI988 are built on AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 APUs for stronger graphics and compute in compact Mini-ITX designs. Other CPU cards and single board computers in the range target different performance and power envelopes. Because the platform determines thermal behaviour, expansion, and supported memory, and because options differ significantly between products, you should confirm the exact processor and its configuration on the individual product page rather than generalising across the brand.
iBASE embedded hardware on the Rugged catalogue is mapped to industrial manufacturing, energy and utilities, logistics and supply chain, healthcare and medical, rail and transport, security and surveillance, marine and offshore, oil and gas, and natural resources and mining. Rugged gateways such as the AGS100 suit factory automation, SCADA, environmental monitoring, and asset tracking, while ECC-capable motherboards such as the MI988 are positioned for machine vision, medical imaging, and surveillance where data integrity matters. The common factor is embedded integration into larger systems rather than standalone use. Each product lists its specific target industries and applications, so use the individual product page to confirm suitability for your deployment.
The iBASE catalogue is organised into several families. Embedded computing covers industrial single board computers, CPU cards in the ET, IB, and IP series, fanless embedded systems, and IoT gateways such as the AGS100. Industrial motherboards span the MB and MI series, including Mini-ITX boards like the MI988. Connectivity covers network appliances in the FWA series, industrial gateways, and networking modules in the IBP series. There is also a line of OEM rugged panel PCs in the IPPC, BYTEM, and related series. This breadth lets integrators source boards, systems, and networking hardware from one supplier. Specifications and ruggedness vary considerably across the families, so confirm details on each product page.
iBASE is a Taiwanese manufacturer focused on embedded computing rather than finished consumer devices. On the Rugged catalogue its range covers industrial single board computers, CPU cards, Mini-ITX and other industrial motherboards, fanless embedded systems, IoT gateways, network appliances, and rugged panel PCs. These are the building blocks that system integrators and OEMs design into machines, kiosks, control cabinets, medical equipment, and networking infrastructure. The emphasis is on long-life, configurable hardware with industrial-grade components, wide DC input, and extensive expansion through PCI-E, Mini PCI-E, and M.2 slots. Specifications differ widely across more than a hundred products, so confirm processor, memory, I/O, and environmental ratings on each individual product page.
Yes, that is its core purpose. iBASE products are designed to be integrated into a larger system rather than used standalone. Motherboards such as the MI988, built on AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000, offer features integrators rely on, including DDR4 ECC memory support for data integrity, dual Intel Gigabit LAN, multiple display outputs, digital I/O, watchdog timer, iSMART monitoring, and wide 12 to 24V DC input. Embedded systems and gateways add flexible mounting and expansion through Mini PCI-E and M.2 sockets. Many products list customisable options for processor, memory, and storage. This configurability and the use of industrial-grade components make iBASE well suited to long-life OEM deployments. Confirm the exact feature set on each product page, as it varies by model.