Advantech Unveils AFE-E420: Innovative Single Board Computer for EV Charging and Energy Storage Solutions

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Advantech Launches AFE-E420: A Revolutionary Solution for EV Charging and Energy Storage Applications

TAIPEI, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Advantech (TWSE: 2395), a global leader in AIoT and Edge Computing, proudly announces the launch of its new single board computer (SBC), the AFE-E420. This product is part of Advantech’s latest application-focused AFE product series, which aims to provide a comprehensive solution for EV charging and energy storage applications.

Utilizing NXP® Semiconductors and Arm technologies, the AFE-E420 is designed to deliver **high reliability**, **security**, and **scalable performance** across various workloads, all while maintaining minimal power consumption and reduced thermal dissipation. This makes it an ideal, robust, and cost-effective solution for field applications.

The AFE-E420 is powered by the latest NXP i.MX 93 applications processor series, which not only enhances performance but also reduces power consumption through its upgraded Arm® Cortex®-A55 architecture. Additionally, it features an integrated Cortex-M33 co-processor that efficiently manages real-time domain tasks and critical functions, such as monitoring communications between chargers and electric vehicles (EVs).

Notably, the i.MX 93 applications processor is the first in its family to incorporate the Arm Ethos-U65 microNPU, enabling developers to create advanced machine learning applications with both cost-effectiveness and energy efficiency. Enhanced security is provided through the Advanced EdgeLock® secure enclave, making the AFE-E420 suitable for a wide range of deployment scenarios.

“The highly integrated i.MX 93 applications processors combine the capabilities of the Arm Ethos-U65 microNPU with advanced security and a high degree of integration to deliver efficient, fast, secure machine learning at the edge,” said Alexandra Dopplinger, Director of Product Marketing for Building and Energy at NXP. “Advantech’s AFE-E420 SBC enables the i.MX 93 SoC’s comprehensive capabilities to deliver faster time to market for EV chargers and energy storage applications.”

The AFE-E420 is designed to integrate both Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) and Supply Equipment Communication Controller (SECC), simplifying the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of EV chargers. With compact dimensions of just 145 x 115 mm, it offers dual displays, four CAN-FD ports, six selectable RS-232/422/485 ports, six RTD channels, and two control pilot ports.

In targeting EV charging solutions, the AFE-E420 incorporates multiple independent CAN-FD and Powerline Communication (PLC) interfaces to support CCS1, CCS2, NACS, GB/T, and CHAdeMo standards. Collaborating with numerous Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), Advantech enables ISO15118 and OCPP protocols to facilitate the deployment and maintenance of end devices. The company is also a member of CharIN, which oversees the standards for CCS, MCS, Plug & Charge, and V2G, ensuring that its solutions consistently meet the latest standards and address market needs.

With its advanced processing capabilities, machine learning integration, and extensive compatibility, the AFE-E420 is set to revolutionize EV charging and energy management, propelling the industry toward a more efficient and sustainable future.

For more information about the AFE-E420, please visit our website at www.advantech.com.

### About Advantech

Advantech is committed to “Enabling an Intelligent Planet.” As a global leader in IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms, the company embraces trends in IoT, big data, and artificial intelligence. Advantech promotes IoT hardware and software solutions through its industrial IoT platform, WISE-IoT core, assisting business partners and clients in connecting their industrial chains. The company collaborates with partners to co-create ecosystems that accelerate the goal of industrial intelligence.
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