Giada Embedded PCs: Meet the Magnificent 7
Seven New Computing Platforms for Digital Signage, Industrial, HMI and Edge AI Applications
Crystal Display Systems (CDS) is expanding its embedded computing portfolio with seven new Giada Embedded PC products, covering everything from high-performance digital signage and industrial automation to HMI systems, edge AI and OPS computing.
Known as the Magnificent 7, the latest Giada platforms demonstrate how embedded computing is evolving towards greater processing performance, integrated AI acceleration, faster memory and storage, and more flexible connectivity.
The new portfolio includes:
DK320 – High-performance digital signage player
AP708-156C – HMI Panel PC
AF708 – Industrial PC
AE614 – Industrial computer
DF614 – Embedded PC
LM2-100 – AI accelerator module
PC615 – OPS plug-in system
Together, these products provide system designers, OEMs and integrators with a choice of computing platforms for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications.
A New Generation of Giada Embedded Computing
The blue-title products featured in the Giada Embedded PC Roadmap 2026 Q2 represent developing platforms scheduled across Giada’s 2026 roadmap.
Although each product is designed for a different deployment model, the portfolio shares several common themes:
Compact construction
Modern Intel, Rockchip and DeepX processors
AI and NPU acceleration
High-resolution display support
Faster DDR5 memory and PCIe storage
Extensive industrial I/O
Multiple network connectivity options
Windows, Linux, Android and Debian platform support
This allows customers to select the computing architecture that best matches the requirements of their application rather than adapting their project around a limited hardware platform.
DK320 – High-Performance Digital Signage Player
The Giada DK320 is designed for demanding digital signage applications requiring powerful computing performance within a compact enclosure.
Using Intel Core 3 304 or Core 5 315 processors, the DK320 also incorporates an NPU capable of delivering up to 18 TOPS of AI performance.
Key features include:
Intel Core 3 or Core 5 processing
Up to 18 TOPS NPU performance
DDR5-6400 memory
Dual HDMI display outputs
PCIe 4.0 M.2 storage
Four USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth expansion
Windows 11 and Linux support
The platform is well suited to digital signage, intelligent displays, media playback and increasingly AI-enabled commercial display applications.
AP708-156C – HMI Panel PC
For applications requiring an integrated display and computing platform, the AP708-156C provides a complete 15.6-inch Full HD HMI Panel PC.
Powered by the Rockchip RK3576 processor, it includes a 6 TOPS NPU alongside capacitive touchscreen technology.
Connectivity includes dual Ethernet, USB, serial and GPIO interfaces, making the system suitable for factory automation, machine control, information terminals and interactive HMI applications.
Android 14 and Debian 12 operating systems are listed for the platform.
AF708 – Industrial PC
The Giada AF708 uses the same Rockchip RK3576 architecture but packages the technology as an industrial computing platform.
Industrial connectivity includes:
Dual Gigabit Ethernet
RS232
RS485
CAN
Bidirectional GPIO
USB connectivity
TF-card storage expansion
With a built-in 6 TOPS NPU, the AF708 can also support applications requiring local AI processing and intelligent edge computing.
Potential applications include industrial automation, machine vision support, data collection, equipment monitoring and intelligent control systems.
AE614 – Rugged Industrial Computer
For applications requiring a conventional Intel PC environment, the AE614 industrial computer combines higher processing performance with extensive connectivity.
The system supports Intel Core 3 100U or Core 5 120U processors and up to 96 GB of memory.
Other features include:
Support for three displays
Dual RJ45 Ethernet
Multiple USB ports
Dual serial interfaces
Optional TPM
Wi-Fi and cellular expansion
Windows 11 and Linux support
The specified operating temperature range of -20°C to +60°C makes the AE614 particularly interesting for industrial installations where environmental reliability is important.
DF614 – Flexible Embedded PC
The Giada DF614 Embedded PC offers a related Intel architecture for embedded installations requiring flexible connectivity and high memory capacity.
It supports:
Intel Core 3 100U or Core 5 120U processors
Up to 96 GB memory
Three display outputs
M.2 PCIe storage
Dual Gigabit Ethernet
Multiple USB interfaces
RS232
RS232/422/485
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and cellular expansion
This combination makes the DF614 suitable for embedded control, automation, digital signage, industrial equipment and commercial computing applications.
CDS already provides a broad selection of Giada digital signage and embedded computing technology.
LM2-100 – 25 TOPS Edge AI Accelerator
The LM2-100 is perhaps the most specialised product within the Magnificent 7.
Instead of functioning as a complete computer, the LM2-100 is an M.2 Key B+M AI accelerator module based on the DeepX M1M NPU.
It delivers 25 TOPS of AI processing performance with 2 GB LPDDR4x memory through a PCIe 3.0 x2 host interface.
Supported AI frameworks include:
TensorFlow
TensorFlow Lite
ONNX
Keras
PyTorch
This enables compatible embedded computers to add AI inference capability without installing a discrete graphics card or replacing the main computing platform.
Potential applications include machine vision, object detection, smart retail, industrial inspection and intelligent edge-processing systems.
PC615 – OPS Plug-In Computing
The Giada PC615 is designed around the OPS standard used extensively within interactive and commercial display systems.
Powered by Intel Core Ultra 5 125U or Core Ultra 7 155H processors, the PC615 combines powerful processing with Intel Arc graphics and support for up to 96 GB DDR5 memory.
Features include:
Intel Core Ultra processors
Intel Arc graphics
Up to 96 GB DDR5 memory
Two M.2 storage positions
HDMI and DisplayPort outputs
USB connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 expansion
Integrated JAE connectivity
Windows 11 and Linux support
OPS architecture allows the computer to be installed directly into compatible displays, creating a self-contained computing solution that can be easily serviced or upgraded.
This makes the PC615 ideal for interactive displays, collaboration systems, digital signage and presentation environments.
One of the strongest aspects of the new Giada Embedded PC portfolio is the variety of integration formats available.
Customers can choose between:
Complete HMI Panel PCs
Integrated touchscreen and computing platforms for control and automation.
Industrial Computers
Rugged computing systems with extensive industrial I/O.
Embedded PCs
Flexible platforms designed for integration into equipment and systems.
Digital Signage Players
Compact computing solutions optimised for commercial display installations.
Edge AI Accelerators
Dedicated NPU technology for adding local AI processing.
OPS Computing Modules
Plug-in computers designed for compatible commercial and interactive displays.
The right platform will depend on factors including processor architecture, operating system, environmental requirements, display configuration, storage, connectivity and industrial interface requirements.
| Product | Product type | Overview description |
|---|---|---|
| DK320 | High-performance digital signage player | Compact active-cooled signage player using Intel Core 3 304 or Core 5 315 processors. It supports up to 18 TOPS NPU performance, DDR5-6400 memory, two HDMI outputs, PCIe 4.0 M.2 storage, four USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and Wi-Fi/BT expansion. Windows 11 and Linux are listed. |
| AP708-156C | HMI Panel PC | 15.6-inch Full HD capacitive-touch panel PC based on the Rockchip RK3576. It combines a 6 TOPS NPU, 4 GB LPDDR4x, 64 GB eMMC with TF-card expansion, dual RJ45 Ethernet, USB, serial and GPIO connectivity. Android 14 and Debian 12 are listed. |
| AF708 | Industrial PC | Fanless-style industrial platform based on the Rockchip RK3576 with a 6 TOPS NPU, 4 GB LPDDR4x and 64 GB eMMC plus TF-card storage. Industrial I/O includes dual Gigabit Ethernet, RS232/RS485, CAN and bidirectional GPIO. Android 14 and Debian 12 are listed. |
| AE614 | Industrial computer | Rugged Intel industrial computer using Core 3 100U or Core 5 120U processors. It supports up to 96 GB memory, three displays, dual RJ45 Ethernet, multiple USB ports, dual serial interfaces, optional TPM and wireless/cellular expansion. The specified operating range is -20°C to 60°C; Windows 11 and Linux are listed. |
| DF614 | Embedded PC | Intel embedded PC using Core 3 100U or Core 5 120U processors. It supports up to 96 GB memory, three displays, M.2 PCIe storage, dual Gigabit Ethernet, multiple USB ports, RS232 and RS232/422/485, plus Wi-Fi/BT and cellular expansion. Windows 11 and Linux are listed. |
| LM2-100 | AI accelerator module | M.2 Key B+M AI accelerator module built around the DeepX M1M NPU. It provides 25 TOPS AI performance with 2 GB LPDDR4x over a PCIe 3.0 x2 host interface. Supported frameworks include TensorFlow, TensorFlow Lite, ONNX, Keras and PyTorch via the Dataflow compiler. |
| PC615 | OPS plug-in system | OPS compute module based on Intel Core Ultra 5 125U or Core Ultra 7 155H processors, with up to 96 GB DDR5 memory and Intel Arc graphics. It provides HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, two M.2 storage positions, USB connectivity and Wi-Fi 6E/Wi-Fi 7 expansion. Windows 11 and Linux are listed. |
Taken together, the Magnificent 7 demonstrates a clear direction for Giada’s embedded computing roadmap.
Processing power is increasing, but arguably the biggest change is the growing importance of AI processing at the edge.
NPUs integrated into platforms such as the DK320, AP708-156C and AF708 — alongside dedicated acceleration from the LM2-100 — allow more data to be processed locally rather than relying entirely on cloud computing.
For industrial and commercial applications, this can support faster decision-making, reduced latency and new possibilities for machine vision, intelligent signage, automation and interactive systems.
CDS supplies Giada embedded computers, digital signage players and industrial computing solutions for applications throughout the UK and Europe.
Our team can help customers identify the most appropriate computing architecture based on processing requirements, display configuration, operating system, connectivity and environmental conditions.
As these products are currently shown as developing platforms within the Giada 2026 roadmap, specifications and release schedules may change before final production.
For more information about the Magnificent 7 or the wider Giada product portfolio, contact the CDS team.
Email: info@crystal-display.com
Telephone: 01634 791 600
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