Advantech is pleased to announce its achievement in advancing IoT interoperability, as its Arm-based HMI TPC-100W series, featuring NXP’s i.MX 8M Mini quad-core processor, has achieved Arm SystemReady IR Certification.
This achievement not only showcases the company’s commitment towards delivering standardised, reliable and easily integrated solutions, but it also marks a significant step in ensuring Arm-based Panel PCs are interoperable and compliant with industry standards.
The TPC-100W series now includes Secure Boot as part of its certification requirements, providing protection against unauthorised code execution and firmware attacks. This security feature uses Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), a sophisticated system of digital certificates, asymmetric encryption, and a certificate authority (CA).
PKI ensures that only verified, trusted software is executed during the boot process, which defends against malicious code and preserves system integrity. In today’s industrial environment, where cybersecurity threats are constant, this advanced security measure is essential for protecting critical operations and sensitive data.
The Arm SystemReady IR certification guarantees the TPC-100W series adheres to strict industry standards, ensuring seamless integration with various software and hardware environments. A key feature of this certification is the support for UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface), which standardises the boot process, minimising compatibility issues and simplifying IoT deployments. UEFI ensures consistent, reliable start ups, essential for industrial applications requiring high uptime and fast recovery.
The Arm System Ready IR certification also enables the TPC-100W series to support multiple operating systems, including Linux Yocto, Ubuntu, Debian and others. This broad OS support is made possible by ensuring compatibility standardised boot processes and hardware interfaces.
By following these standards, the TPC-100W series can efficiently run different operating systems with minimal need for customisation. With standard Linux distributions, the series integrates seamlessly with existing eco-systems, enabling automatic, real-time security updates. This allows developers to focus on building domain-specific applications, speeding up time-to-market and reducing overall project costs for Advantech’s clients
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The versatile TPC-100W series includes industrial panel PCs in display sizes of 7”, 10.1”, 15.6”, and 21.5”, featuring a true-flat front panel with P-CAP multi-touch control, CAN 2.0 protocol support, and Power-over-Ethernet functionality. Advantech is also introducing the enhanced TPC-100WX, designed for extreme environments, offering an outdoor-readable display, extended temperature range, and improved shock resistance for harsh conditions. 8 different models are available to suit a wide variety of applications
Advantech’s TPC-100W series, with its Arm SystemReady IR certification, redefines industrial IoT standards. This certification ensures unparalleled interoperability, reliable performance, and seamless integration across diverse industrial applications.
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