Rutronik expands its Edge-AI offering - ADLINK cExpress-R8: COM-Express module for AI applications

02/12/2026 Product News

With the cExpress-R8, Rutronik introduces a high-performance COM Express® R3.1 Type 6 module from ADLINK, designed for AI-driven edge computing. Powered by the AMD Ryzen™ Embedded 8000 Series, it delivers up to 40 TOPS AI inference performance. Combining high compute power, AI acceleration, extensive I/O connectivity and a compact form factor, the cExpress-R8 is ideal for industrial automation, medical imaging, transportation and surveillance platforms, as well as edge-oriented video and analytics solutions. ADLINK also guarantees a 10-year product lifecycle – critical for long-term system designs. The module is available at www.rutronik24.com.

cExpress-R8 from ADLINK is a COM Express® R3.1 Type 6 Compact module (95 × 95 mm) designed for demanding edge-AI applications. It is powered by AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series processors with up to eight Zen 4 CPU cores, integrated RDNA™ 3 GPU architecture and an XDNA™ NPU for AI acceleration – offering up to 40 TOPS combined CPU, GPU and NPU performance.

The module supports up to 96 GB DDR5-5600 memory (ECC and non-ECC), up to four independent displays (via DisplayPort, HDMI, eDP / LVDS or VGA), 16 PCIe Gen4 lanes, 4x USB 3.2 Gen2, 4x USB 2.0, 4× SATA 6 Gb / s, 2.5 GbE network with optional TSN and TPM 2.0 security.

Benefits at a glance:

  • Up to 8 Zen 4 cores + integrated RDNA™ 3 GPU + XDNA™ NPU
  • Supports up to 96 GB DDR5-5600 memory (ECC & non-ECC)
  • Compact form factor 95 × 95 mm, COM Express® Type 6 Compact
  • Rich interface set: PCIe Gen4, USB 3.2 Gen2, SATA, 2.5 GbE (optional TSN)
  • Supports up to 4 independent displays (DP, HDMI, eDP/LVDS, VGA)
  • 10-year product availability 

Application examples:

  • Industrial automation & robotics
  • Medical imaging & diagnostic systems
  • Transportation & mobility platforms
  • Smart surveillance & video analytics
  • Retail POS/POI systems
  • Edge-AI platforms in smart infrastructure

For more information to the cExpress-R8 by ADLINK and a direct ordering option, please visit our e-commerce platform at www.rutronik24.com.

Contact Rutronik:

Johannes Gasde | Corporate Product Manager Embedded & Wireless|  +49 7231 801 1799 | johannes.gasde@rutronik.com

ADLINK cExpress-R8 COM Express® module – high-performance edge computing with AMD RyzenTM Embedded 8000, integrated NPU and long-term availability.

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