APLEX AVS-553 AI Edge Platform Combines Intel Core Power with 8K Graphics

By Chad Cox

Production Editor

Embedded Computing Design

October 08, 2025

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APLEX AVS-553 AI Edge Platform Combines Intel Core Power with 8K Graphics
Image Credit: APLEX

Taipei, Taiwan. APLEX Technology Inc. released its AVS-553 edge AI platform leveraging 13th/14th Gen. Intel Core i processors with expandable GPU and I/O including eight USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, six COM (including 2 optional), four 2.5G LAN for internet connectivity, eight GPIO, one DP, and one HDMI output supporting up to 8K resolution. Expansion options include Wi-Fi via one Mini PCIe and 4G/5G connectivity via one M.2 B-Key.

For consistently reliable operation, the AVS-553 supports redundant, dual hot-swappable CRPS power supplies highlighting a modular design delivering up to 550W, with the option to upgrade to 1100W for high-end graphics cards. This technology allows continuous operation even during power failures.

The AVS-553 operates at a temperature range from -20°C to 60°C and adheres to the IEC 60068-2 standards for shock and vibration resistance while also compliant with the control equipment safety standard UL 61010-2-201.

Due to its AI abilities, the rugged system is ideal for machine vision, data analytics, and process automation.

For more information, visit aplex.com/index.php/product/list/machine_vision_system/avs_-_5_series/3609/ACS-553.

Chad Cox is the Production Editor at Embedded Computing Design. His responsibilities are centered around content creation, writing and editing, and article research and development. Chad covers industry news and events and is known to interact with various industrial leaders via on-premise visits and online interviews. He is responsible for the digital footprint and dissemination of news via social media posts, advertising creation and the production of newsletters including the Embedded Computing Design’s Daily.

He is well versed in many facets of industrial computing including Edge AI, IoT, Processing, Security, Open Source, and more.

Chad graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a B.A. in Cultural and Analytical Literature and holds a master’s in education.

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