What is the Avalue ESM-PTL?

A COM Express Rev. 3.1 Type 6 Basic module (125 x 95mm) built on the Intel Core Ultra Processor (Series 3), offering dual channel DDR5 SO-DIMM up to 96GB, onboard TPM 2.0, and PCIe Gen4 expansion as an upgrade-ready compute core for embedded and edge system designs.

What is COM Express Type 6?

A PICMG COM.0 module standard that exposes PCIe, USB, and digital display interfaces through a defined high-density connector pin-out, letting system integrators mount a swappable CPU module onto a fixed carrier board and upgrade the compute core without redesigning the whole system.

Which processor powers the ESM-PTL?

The ESM-PTL is built on the Intel Core Ultra Processor (Series 3), Avalue's newest x86 platform for the ESM Type 6 module line, paired with dual channel DDR5 SO-DIMM up to 96GB and PCIe Gen4 expansion for a modern, upgrade-ready embedded compute core.

How much memory does the ESM-PTL support?

Two 262-pin DDR5 SO-DIMM sockets, running at 6400MHz on the H404 variant or 7200MHz on the H484 variant, for up to 96GB total in dual channel mode, giving carrier board designers headroom for memory-intensive embedded and AI workloads.

Does the ESM-PTL have onboard storage?

It supports an optional onboard NVMe SSD, co-lay on the PEG (8~11) PCIe x4 Gen4 lane, so actual fitted storage capacity depends on the specific module BOM configuration ordered from Avalue through TSL Automation Solutions.

Does the ESM-PTL include hardware security?

Yes. It has an onboard NuvoTon NPCT760AABYX supporting TPM 2.0, with an Infineon SLB9672VU2.0-FW15.24 co-lay option available for standard temperature SKUs, giving system integrators a hardware root of trust for secure boot and key storage.

What graphics does the ESM-PTL use?

Integrated Intel Xe LPG graphics, supporting quad simultaneous independent displays across configurable HDMI or DisplayPort DDI outputs plus LVDS or optional eDP, suited to multi-monitor industrial and digital signage carrier board designs.

How many displays can the ESM-PTL drive?

Up to three configurable DDI ports (HDMI or DisplayPort) plus one LVDS output via a CH7511B eDP-to-LVDS bridge, or an optional eDP path, for quad simultaneous independent display when the carrier board is designed to expose all outputs.

What is the maximum display resolution supported?

Up to 7680 x 4320 at 60Hz over HDMI 2.1 and 7680 x 4320 at 30Hz over DisplayPort 2.1, figures marked TBC pending Avalue's final test validation. LVDS runs 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz by default, with an optional eDP path supporting up to 4K.

What expansion does the ESM-PTL offer?

PCIe Gen4 lanes across four groups: PEG(8~11) offers 1x PCIe x4 with a co-lay NVMe option; PEG(0~7) on the H484 variant is configurable as 1x PCIe x8 or 2x PCIe x4; PCIe(0~3) is configurable as 4x PCIe x1, 2x PCIe x2, or 1x PCIe x4; and PCIe(4~6) adds 3x PCIe x1 Gen4.

How many USB ports does the ESM-PTL provide?

Up to 2x USB4 ports, co-lay with the DDI1 and DDI2 display outputs, plus 3x USB3.2 Gen2 ports at 10Gbps and 8x USB2.0 ports at 480Mbps, giving carrier boards a mix of high-speed and general-purpose USB connectivity.

Does the ESM-PTL have SATA ports?

No. The ESM-PTL has 0 SATA ports on this module; onboard storage is handled instead through the optional NVMe SSD co-lay on the PCIe Gen4 lanes, so SATA drives would need to be added on the carrier board design.

What serial and low-speed I/O does the ESM-PTL provide?

Two UART ports (RX/TX only, 2-wire), 8-bit GPIO from the embedded controller, plus SMBus, I2C, and SPI buses, and an LPC interface via an ITE IT8883FN eSPI-to-LPC bridge for legacy or low-speed peripheral connections.

What networking does the ESM-PTL support?

A single Intel i226LM 2.5G Gigabit controller, providing 10/100/1000/2500 Base-Tx GbE compatible Ethernet for industrial network connectivity.

What audio does the ESM-PTL provide?

The ESM-PTL provides Intel HD Audio integrated directly into the Core Ultra SoC, giving carrier board designers a standard onboard audio codec path for embedded systems that need basic audio output without a discrete audio chip.

What operating systems does the ESM-PTL support?

Windows 11 64-bit and Linux, so system integrators can deploy the ESM-PTL in either a standard Windows industrial application stack or a Linux-based embedded environment depending on the target deployment.

What is the operating temperature range of the ESM-PTL?

Standard SKUs operate from 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F), with a wider storage temperature rating of -40°C to 75°C (-40°F to 167°F) for non-powered transport and storage conditions.

What is the humidity rating of the ESM-PTL?

The ESM-PTL is rated for operating humidity up to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing, at 40°C, consistent with typical COM Express Type 6 modules deployed in industrial embedded and edge computing enclosures.

What power input does the ESM-PTL need?

The ESM-PTL accepts a wide DC input of +9V to +19V and supports both AT and ATX power modes, giving carrier board designers flexibility to match the module to their system's power sequencing and supply design.

How much does the ESM-PTL weigh?

The ESM-PTL weighs 0.226lbs (0.101kg) without the optional NVMe SSD fitted, or 0.227lbs (0.103kg) with the NVMe option installed, a difference small enough that it will not materially affect carrier board mechanical or shipping weight calculations.

What are the physical dimensions of the ESM-PTL?

4.92" x 3.74" (125 x 95mm), matching the standard COM Express Type 6 Basic form factor footprint used across Avalue's ESM module line.

How does the ESM-PTL mount to a carrier board?

Like all COM Express Type 6 Basic modules, it connects to a customer carrier board through the standardised COM Express Rev. 3.1 high-density connector pin-out, at the 125 x 95mm Basic footprint, so the CPU module can be replaced without redesigning the carrier.

What certifications does the ESM-PTL carry?

The ESM-PTL carries CE, FCC Class, and RoHS compliance certifications, confirming it meets standard electromagnetic compatibility and environmental restriction-of-hazardous-substances requirements for deployment in industrial and commercial embedded systems.

What applications suit the ESM-PTL?

Its Core Ultra Series 3 processor, PCIe Gen4 expansion, and quad independent display support make it suited to AI capable edge computing, industrial automation controllers, machine vision, medical imaging, and multi-display digital signage designs.

How does the ESM-PTL compare with the ESM-ARL?

Both are 125 x 95mm COM Express Type 6 modules with dual channel DDR5 SO-DIMM up to 96GB, NuvoTon TPM 2.0, and Intel Xe LPG graphics. The ESM-PTL steps up to the Intel Core Ultra Processor Series 3, adds a 7200MHz DDR5 option on the H484 variant, and has 0 SATA ports versus the ESM-ARL's 2x SATA III, while both share PCIe Gen4 expansion and Intel 2.5GbE.

Is the ESM-PTL currently available to order?

The ESM-PTL is listed as Coming Soon. Contact TSL Automation Solutions for the latest availability, sample lead times, and BOM configuration options for India.

Does TSL Automation Solutions support the ESM-PTL in India?

Yes. As an authorised Avalue distributor, TSL Automation Solutions supplies the ESM-PTL across India with pre-sales selection help, BOM and variant configuration guidance, and after-sales technical support.

What is the watchdog timer capability of the ESM-PTL?

A 65536-level watchdog timer, programmable from 0 to 65535 seconds, allowing the carrier board firmware to detect and recover from software hangs in unattended industrial and embedded deployments.

What BIOS does the ESM-PTL use?

An AMI 256Mb UEFI BIOS stored on a 256Mbit SPI Flash ROM, providing standard UEFI boot and configuration support for the Intel Core Ultra platform.

What hardware monitoring does the ESM-PTL provide?

Onboard monitoring of CPU temperature and voltage, with auto throttling control, so the module can protect itself and maintain stable operation under thermal or power stress in embedded and industrial enclosures.

Avalue · Computer-on-Module

ESM-PTL

Data Sheet

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Manufacturer: Avalue

Highlights

COM Express Rev. 3.1 Type 6 module (4.92" x 3.74", 125 x 95mm)
Intel Core Ultra Processor (Series 3)
2 x 262-pin DDR5 6400MHz (H404) / 7200MHz (H484) SO-DIMM up to 96GB
Onboard NuvoTon NPCT760AABYX TPM 2.0 (Infineon SLB9672 co-lay)
Intel Xe LPG graphics, quad independent display (HDMI/DP/LVDS/eDP)
PCIe Gen4 expansion, optional onboard NVMe SSD, optional USB4
Intel i226LM 2.5GbE, 3x USB3.2 Gen2 + 8x USB2.0
Standard 0~60°C operating temperature
+9V ~ +19V DC input, AT/ATX power mode
Windows 11 64-bit / Linux; CE, FCC Class, RoHS

Product Description

The Avalue ESM-PTL is a COM Express Type 6 module (125 x 95mm) built on the Intel Core Ultra Processor (Series 3), Avalue's newest x86 compute core for embedded and edge system designs.

It supports dual channel DDR5 SO-DIMM (6400MHz on the H404 variant, 7200MHz on H484) up to 96GB, onboard NuvoTon TPM 2.0 with Infineon co-lay, and PCIe Gen4 expansion with an optional onboard NVMe SSD.

Intel Xe LPG graphics drive quad simultaneous independent displays through configurable HDMI, DisplayPort, LVDS, and eDP outputs.

Key I/O includes optional USB4, 3x USB3.2 Gen2, 8x USB2.0, an Intel i226LM 2.5GbE controller, and a wide +9V to +19V input across 0 to 60°C operation, running Windows 11 or Linux.

Suited to AI capable industrial, edge computing, and multi display applications, the ESM-PTL is supplied and supported across India by TSL Automation Solutions.

Technical Specifications

Processor

Intel® Core™ Ultra Processor Series 3)

System Memory

2 x 262-Pin DDR5 6400 (H404)/ 7200MHz (H484) SO-DIMM Up to 96GB

I/O Chipset

EC ITE IT5782VG-I-128/BX

Watchdog Timer

65536 level, 0 ~ 65535 sec

BIOS

AMI 256Mb UEFI BIOS, 256Mbit SPI Flash ROM

H/W Status Monitor

Monitoring CPU Temperature, Voltage with Auto Throttling Control

TPM

Standard Temperature SKUs:

Onboard NuvoTon NPCT760AABYX support TPM 2.0, co-lay Infineon SLB9672VU2.0-FW15.24

Expansion

PEG :

PEG (8~11)

1 x PCIe x4 Gen4

Co-lay NVMe (Option)

PEG (0~7)_ H484 Series

Configurable 1 x PCIe x8 (Default) or 2 x PCIe x4

PCIe Gen 4:

PCIe (0~3)

Configurable 4 x PCIe x1(Default) or 2 x PCIe x2 or 1 x PCIe x4

PCIe (4~6)

3 x PCIe x1 Gen4

Storage

1 x NVMe (Option)

Graphic Chipset

Intel® Xe LPG

Spec. & Resolution

DDI (HDMI/Display Port):

Up to 3 x DDI Port Support Configurable HDMI/DisplayPort

-HDMI 2.1: Max 7680 x 4320@ 60Hz (TBC actual test result)

-DisplayPort 2.1 Max 7680 x 4320@30Hz (TBC actual test result)

LCD (LVDS/eDP):

1 x LVDS (via CH7511B eDP-to-LVDS): 1920 x1200@60Hz (Default); or 1 x eDP 1.4b(By BOM Optional): Max 4K

Multiple Display

Quad Simultaneous Independent Display

LVDS

1 x LVDS (via CH7511B eDP-to-LVDS): 1920x1200 @60Hz

DDI

Up to 3 x DDI Port Support Configurable HDMI/DisplayPort

-HDMI 2.1: 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz

-DisplayPort 1.4: 8K30

Audio Codec

Intel® HD Audio integrated in SoC

LAN Chipset

1 x Intel® i226LM 2.5G Gigabit Controller

Ethernet Interface

10/100/1000/2500 Base-Tx GbE compatible

OS

Windows 11 64bit, Linux

Certification Information

CE, FCC Class, RoHS Compliant

USB

USB4: Up to 2 ports, Co-lay with DDI and in place of DDI1 & DDI2

USB3.2 (Gen2): 3 Ports (10 Gbps)

USB2.0: 8 Ports (480 Mbps)

COM Port

2 x UART (RX/TX Only)

SATA

DIO

8 bit GPIO from EC

MIO

1 x SMBus

1 x LPC (via eSPI-to-LPC bridge IC ITE_IT8883FN)

1 x I2C

1 x SPI

UART

2 x UART(2-wire)

*2 x Series Port (Only TX/RX)

Operating Temp.

Standard 0°C ~ 60°C (32°F ~ 140°F)

Storage Temp.

-40°C ~ 75°C (-40°F ~ 167°F)

Operating Humidity

40°C @ 95% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing

Weight

0.226lbs (0.101Kg) without NvMe

0.227lbs (0.103Kg) with NvMe

Power Requirement

+9V~+19V

Power Mode

AT/ATX

Dimension (L x W)

4.92" x 3.74" (125*95 mm)

What is ESM-PTL?

The ESM-PTL is a computer-on-module manufactured by Avalue, designed specifically for com-express-type-6 applications. It features processor of Intel® Core™ Ultra Processor Series 3), display of Quad Simultaneous Independent Display and memory of 2 x 262-Pin DDR5 6400 (H404)/ 7200MHz (H484) SO-DIMM Up to 96GB. The Avalue ESM-PTL is a COM Express Type 6 module (125 x 95mm) built on the Intel Core Ultra Processor (Series 3), Avalue's newest x86 compute core for embedded and edge system designs. It supports dual channel DDR5 SO-DIMM (6400MHz on the H404 variant, 7200MHz on H484) up to 96GB, onboard NuvoTon TPM 2.0 with Infineon co-lay, and PCIe Gen4 expansion with an optional onboard NVMe SSD. Intel Xe LPG graphics drive quad simultaneous independent displays through configurable HDMI, DisplayPort, LVDS, and eDP outputs. Key I/O includes optional USB4, 3x USB3.2 Gen2, 8x USB2.0, an Intel i226LM 2.5GbE controller, and a wide +9V to +19V input across 0 to 60°C operation, running Windows 11 or Linux. Suited to AI capable industrial, edge computing, and multi display applications, the ESM-PTL is supplied and supported across India by TSL Automation Solutions.

Key Features & Benefits

COM Express Rev. 3.1 Type 6 module (4.92" x 3.74", 125 x 95mm)
Intel Core Ultra Processor (Series 3)
2 x 262-pin DDR5 6400MHz (H404) / 7200MHz (H484) SO-DIMM up to 96GB
Onboard NuvoTon NPCT760AABYX TPM 2.0 (Infineon SLB9672 co-lay)
Intel Xe LPG graphics, quad independent display (HDMI/DP/LVDS/eDP)
PCIe Gen4 expansion, optional onboard NVMe SSD, optional USB4
Intel i226LM 2.5GbE, 3x USB3.2 Gen2 + 8x USB2.0
Standard 0~60°C operating temperature
+9V ~ +19V DC input, AT/ATX power mode
Windows 11 64-bit / Linux; CE, FCC Class, RoHS

Applications & Use Cases

The ESM-PTL is ideal for various industrial automation applications:

DC-powered industrial installations and mobile applications
Extreme temperature environments and outdoor installations
High-performance computing and data processing tasks
Peripheral device connectivity and data transfer
Memory-intensive applications and multitasking
Data logging and storage-intensive operations
Visual monitoring and data display systems
Industrial automation and control

Highlights

Product Description

Technical Specifications

System Information

Processor

System Memory

I/O Chipset

Watchdog Timer

BIOS

H/W Status Monitor

TPM

Expansion

Expansion

Storage

Storage

Display

Graphic Chipset

Spec. & Resolution

Multiple Display

LVDS

DDI

Audio

Audio Codec

Ethernet

LAN Chipset

Ethernet Interface

Software Support

OS

Certification

Certification Information

I/O

USB

COM Port

SATA

DIO

MIO

UART

Mechanical & Environmental

Operating Temp.

Storage Temp.

Operating Humidity

Weight

Power Requirement

Power Mode

Dimension (L x W)

What is ESM-PTL?

Key Features & Benefits

Applications & Use Cases

Frequently Asked Questions