Ibase Launches Compact Pico-ITX Board for Edge AI and Kiosks
2026-09-08 · via invidis
Ibase Technology has released the PI900, a Pico-ITX motherboard aimed at edge AI, smart retail, kiosk and digital signage deployments where physical space is tight. The board measures just 100 by 72 millimeters, according to the company, making it a candidate for integrators building compact players into thin kiosks or space-constrained enclosures.
The PI900 is offered with either an Intel Core Ultra 5 125U or Core Ultra 7 155U processor. Both chips combine CPU, GPU and neural processing unit functions, which Ibase says allows AI workloads such as computer vision or analytics to run locally on the device rather than depending on a cloud connection. Depending on the processor chosen, the board provides up to 12 cores and 14 threads.
Memory tops out at 48 GB of DDR5-5600, which is a meaningful amount for a board this size and suggests Ibase is targeting applications heavier than basic media playback, such as on-device object detection or customer analytics at the edge.
Display and connectivity
For signage and kiosk builders, the display side is the part that matters most. The PI900 supports HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a via USB-C, and LVDS, giving integrators three ways to drive a panel depending on the enclosure design. The announcement does not specify how many displays can be driven simultaneously or at what maximum resolution.
Expansion includes an M.2 M-Key slot for NVMe or SATA storage and an M.2 E-Key slot for optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Networking is handled by 2.5 GbE LAN, and the board also carries multiple USB ports, a configurable RS-232/422/485 serial port, and digital input/output, which are common requirements for retail equipment that needs to talk to peripherals like scanners, printers or sensors.
On the reliability side, Ibase includes a discrete Trusted Platform Module, hardware monitoring, and a 256-level watchdog timer. The board runs from a 12-volt DC input, which is standard for embedded and kiosk hardware.
What it means for operators
The PI900 is a component-level product rather than a finished media player, so it will most likely reach the market through system integrators and OEMs building kiosks, self-checkout units, digital menu boards or smart retail fixtures around it. The pitch is local AI processing without relying on the cloud, which could matter for retailers wanting faster response times or lower ongoing data costs from analytics workloads. The announcement does not mention pricing, availability dates, or which regions the board will ship to first. Ibase, based in Taiwan, already makes embedded systems, edge AI computers, panel PCs, digital signage players and network appliances, so the PI900 slots into an existing product line rather than representing a new category for the company.
The announcement in full
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The PI900 combines Intel Core Ultra processing, up to 48 GB of DDR5 memory and three display interface options on a board measuring 100 by 72 millimeters.
Ibase Technology has introduced the PI900, a compact Pico-ITX motherboard designed for edge AI, smart retail, kiosks and other embedded applications.
Measuring 100 by 72 millimeters (approximately 3.9 by 2.8 inches), the board is intended for equipment where installation space is limited. It is available with either an Intel Core Ultra 5 125U or Core Ultra 7 155U processor.
The processors combine CPU, GPU and neural processing unit capabilities, allowing AI workloads to be handled locally rather than relying entirely on cloud processing. Depending on the processor, the PI900 provides up to 12 cores and 14 threads.
The board supports up to 48 GB of DDR5-5600 memory, giving it additional capacity for data-intensive edge applications.
For displays, the PI900 supports HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a through USB-C, and LVDS. The connectivity makes the board suitable for use in compact kiosks, retail systems, and other equipment incorporating digital displays.
Expansion options include an M.2 M-Key socket for NVMe or SATA storage and an M.2 E-Key socket for optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. The board also provides 2.5 GbE LAN, multiple USB connections, a configurable RS-232/422/485 serial port, and digital input/output.
It includes a discrete Trusted Platform Module, hardware monitoring, and a 256-level watchdog timer for security and system reliability. The PI900 operates from a 12-volt DC input.
Taiwan-based ibase manufactures industrial computing products including embedded systems, edge AI computers, panel PCs, digital signage players and network appliances.