iEi PAC-53G 3-Slot Half-Size Compact Embedded PC Chassis with Via C3 Processor and USB Interface

The iEi PAC-53G is a rugged 3-slot half-size compact chassis designed for embedded PC applications in laboratory and scientific environments, including instrumentation like the X-Series II ICP-MS. Constructed with a heavy-duty metal frame and a RoHS-compliant white finish, this chassis supports SBC form factor half-size CPU cards featuring a Via C3 processor.

Key technical features include:

• Expansion: Three available expansion slots for flexible peripheral integration, essential for modular bioprocessing and molecular diagnostics setups.
• Storage: One internal 2.5-inch HDD/SSD bay facilitates data logging and software storage critical in synthetic biology and biomanufacturing workflows.
• Interfaces: Front panel equipped with two USB ports, plus rear I/O openings for LPT and COM ports, enabling diverse connectivity for biomedical engineering devices and clinical diagnostic equipment.
• Controls and Indicators: Convenient power and reset buttons accompanied by intuitive power and HDD activity indicators for operational monitoring.
• Form Factor and Compliance: Designed to meet standard SBC half-size form factor requirements and RoHS environmental compliance, ensuring compatibility and sustainability in high-tech laboratory settings.
• Origin and Build: Manufactured in Taiwan, the chassis features robust construction suitable for continuous operation in research labs focused on gene editing and fluorescence analysis.

This chassis is critical infrastructure for embedding processing units within modular scientific instruments, widely adopted in synthetic biology research and essential for molecular cloning workflows. Its compatibility with expansion cards and flexible I/O options makes it a reliable platform for biopharmaceutical production pipelines and advanced neuroimaging applications.

By integrating this chassis, researchers gain a stable, expandable embedded PC environment optimized for complex laboratory instrumentation and industrial bioengineering applications.