Industrial HMI Panel PC: ARM (NXP, Rockchip) or x86 Intel?

An industrial HMI (human-machine interface) combines a touch display and an embedded computer in a rugged enclosure. The processor architecture decides your software options, power consumption and cost.

ARM NXP i.MX HMIs: low power and long life

NXP-based HMIs in 5″, 7″ and 10″ run Linux or Android with very low power consumption and long availability. They are ideal for machine control panels, building automation and compact equipment.

ARM Rockchip HMIs: performance per euro

Rockchip-based panel PCs in 13.3″ and 15.6″ offer strong multimedia and graphics performance at an attractive price, a good fit for larger operator screens and kiosks.

x86 Intel HMIs: Windows and heavy software

Intel-based HMIs from 7″ to 21.5″ run Windows or Linux and existing x86 software such as SCADA, supervision and vision applications without porting.

How to decide

Existing Windows / x86 software: choose Intel
Linux application, low power, long lifecycle: choose NXP
Large screen and multimedia at a controlled cost: choose Rockchip

Also check the front-panel protection rating, touch technology (projected capacitive works with gloves when tuned), mounting and operating temperature.

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