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UP Twin Lake Edge Series: Fanless Smart Edge Computing

Introducing AAEON’s UP Twin Lake Edge Series — UP TWL Edge, UP TWLS Edge, UP Squared TWL Edge, and UP Squared Pro TWL Edge. While their specifications and intended deployment scenarios differ, the new fanless Mini PCs all come with the option of Intel® Core™ 3 Processor N355, Intel® Processor N250, or Intel® Processor N150 CPUs (formerly Twin Lake). These edge systems combine exceptional power efficiency, flexible connectivity, and industrial reliability to bring your AI and IoT innovations to life.

Compact fanless IPCs designed for AI and industrial edge deployments

Model UP TWL Edge UP TWLS Edge UP Squared TWL Edge UP Squared Pro TWL Edge
Processor Intel® Core™ 3 Processor N355
Intel® Processor N250
Intel® Processor N150
Intel® Core™ 3 Processor N355
Intel® Processor N250
Intel® Processor N150
Intel® Core™ 3 Processor N355
Intel® Processor N250
Intel® Processor N150
Intel® Core™ 3 Processor N355
Intel® Processor N250
Intel® Processor N150
Memory Up to 8GB LPDDR5 Up to 8GB LPDDR5 Up to 16GB LPDDR5 Up to 16GB LPDDR5
Storage Up to 64GB eMMC Up to 64GB eMMC Up to 128GB eMMC Up to 64GB eMMC
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
92mm x 64mm x 45.2mm 92mm x 77mm x 38.5mm 95mm x 95mm x 55 mm 134mm x 105mm x 65mm
Net Weight 0.31kg 0.30Kg 0.45kg 0.95kg
Networking GbE RJ-45 x 1 GbE RJ-45 x 1 GbE RJ-45 x 2 2.5GbE x 2
Expansion HDMI 1.4b/USB 3.2 Gen 2 STACK
Connector x 1 (Type-A)
Power Button x 1
M.2 2230 E-Key x 1 (PCIe x1, USB2.0 x1) M.2 2230 E-Key x 1 (PCIe x1, USB2.0 x1)
M.2 2280 M-key x 1 (PCIe x2)
M.2 2230 E-Key x 1 (CNVI, PCIe Gen 3 x1)
M.2 2280 M-Key x 1 (PCIe Gen 3 x2, USB 2.0)
M.2 3052 B-Key x 1 (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
with Nano SIM slot (USB 3.0)
SATA 6Gb/s x 1
Operating Temperature -20°C ~ 60°C -20°C ~ 60°C -20°C ~ 60°C -20°C ~ 60°C
OS support Windows® 11 LTSC
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Yocto 5.1
Windows® 11 LTSC
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Yocto 5.1
Windows® 11 LTSC
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Yocto 5.1
Windows® 11 LTSC
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Yocto 5.1
Choose Your Model UP TWL Edge UP TWLS Edge UP Squared TWL Edge UP Squared Pro TWL Edge

IoT Edge Applications - From smart factories to AI vision

Smart Factory Automation

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With high-speed I/O and AI accelerator support, the UP Twin Lake Edge series powers visual inspection and predictive maintenance systems.

Machine Vision & Robotics

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Enhance compute and M.2 AI expansion—ideal for AMR, robotic arms, and automated inspection.

Edge AI Gateway

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The expandability make the UP Twin Lake Edge series an excellent choice for IoT data aggregation and AI inference at the edge.

Smart Retail &
Digital Signage

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Connect 4K displays and cameras via HDMI and USB 3.2 for interactive retail and analytics displays.

UP Twin Lake Edge Series – FAQ

1. What is the UP Twin Lake Edge series?

The UP Twin Lake Edge series is AAEON’s latest generation of compact IPC powered by Intel® Processor N Series. Designed for edge AI, IoT, and industrial automation, the fanless series offers scalable performance and flexible expansion in a small form factor.

2. Which models are included in the UP Twin Lake Edge series?

The series includes four models:
1. UP TWL Edge
2. UP TWLS Edge
3. UP Squared TWL Edge
4. UP Squared Pro TWL Edge
Each model is optimized for different performance, connectivity, and expansion requirements—from basic AI prototyping to industrial-grade deployment.

3. What are the main differences between UP TWL Edge and UP TWLS Edge?

Notable due to their small form factors, the UP TWL Edge and UP TWLS Edge measure in at 92mm x 64mm x 45.2mm and 92mm x 77mm x 38.5mm, respectively. The UP TWL Edge offers a relatively simple I/O in keeping with its intended use as a low power, cost-efficient factory automation solution. Meanwhile, the UP TWLS Edge differentiates itself due to its slimline design. Of the two, the UP TWLS Edge offers a more industrially robust I/O, including an 8-bit GPIO, three USB, LAN, and a COM port for RS-232/422/485.

4. What’s new about the UP Squared TWL Edge and UP Squared Pro TWL Edge?

The UP Squared Pro TWL Edge targets developers needing advanced expansion and AI capability, offering USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports, a full 40-pin GPIO, SATA, and an M.2 2280 M-Key supporting AI accelerators. By contrast, the more compact UP Squared TWL Edge (95 × 95 × 55 mm) focuses on versatile industrial connectivity, featuring three USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, dual LAN, dual RS-232/422/485 COM ports, plus M.2 E-Key and M-Key slots for Wi-Fi and NVMe storage. Moreover, the UP Squared TWL Edge is CE-RED (Radio Equipment Directive) certified, enabling faster and fully compliant deployment across key global markets for system integrators and OEMs.

5. What AI frameworks and accelerators does the UP Twin Lake Edge series support?

All UP Twin Lake Edge systems support AI development through the Intel® Distribution of OpenVINO™ toolkit and the UP Edge AI Toolkit , enabling streamlined model building, conversion, and deployment at the edge. For higher-performance AI workloads, the UP Squared TWL Edge and UP Squared Pro TWL Edge also support external AI accelerators such as Hailo-8™ and DEEPX DX-M1 via M.2 expansion, allowing scalable edge AI inference without redesigning hardware.

6. What kind of applications can I build with the UP Twin Lake Edge series?

Developers can use the UP Twin Lake Edges for:
1. Smart factory and industrial automation
2. Machine vision and robotics
3. Edge AI gateways and IoT data processing
4. Smart retail and digital signage solutions

7. Is the UP Twin Lake Edge series suitable for industrial environments?

Yes. All fanless Edges are designed for 24/7 operation, featuring industrial-grade components, and long lifecycle support suitable for automation and edge deployments.

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