Intel has released the $99 Minnowboard Max, a tiny single-board computer

Not to be outflanked by rivals, Intel has released the $99 Minnowboard Max, a tiny single-board computer that runs Linux and Android. It is completely open source and runs a 1.91GHz Atom E3845 processor.

MinnowBoard MAX is a compact, affordable, and powerful development board for both professionals and makers. The open hardware design allows for endless customization and integration potential. It uses the 64-bit Intel® Atom™ E38xx Series SoC CPU, with integrated Intel HD graphics. Video and digital audio output is via HDMI, with analog audio to be available separately via an expansion board. Other I/O include: microSD, SATA2, USB 3.0 (host), USB 2.0 (host), Gigabit Ethernet, I²C, SPI, and serial debug via FTDI cable (not included). Eight buffered GPIO pins are available as well, with 2 pins supporting PWM. MinnowBoard MAX is now FCC/CE certified.

Intel's E3800 Atom Processor family is based on the Silvermont microarchitecture, and utilizes Intel's industry-leading 22nm process technology with 3-D Tri-Gate transistors to deliver significant improvements in computational performance and energy-efficiency in intelligent systems. It is the first system-on-chip (SoC) designed for intelligent systems, delivering outstanding compute, graphical and media performance while operating in an extended range of thermal conditions. Highlights include high I/O connectivity, integrated memory controller, virtualization, Error Correcting Code (ECC), and built-in security capabilities with a thermal design power (TDP) range of 5W to 10W. This product family is ideal for efficient imaging workflows, digital signage with secure content delivery, visually appealing interactive clients (interactive kiosks, intelligent vending, ATM and point-of-sale (POS) terminals, portable medical devices, industrial control systems, and in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems).