iEi PAC-53G Embedded PC Compact Chassis with Via C3 Processor, 3-Slot Half-Size Design

The iEi PAC-53G is a half-size compact chassis designed for industrial and embedded PC applications, featuring a Via C3 processor optimized for integration with instruments like the X-Series II ICP-MS. This enclosure supports 3 expansion slots for CPU cards and includes comprehensive I/O options with two front USB ports, one LPT interface, and one COM port, ensuring versatile connectivity for laboratory automation and molecular diagnostics workflows.

Constructed from heavy-duty metal and finished in white, the chassis is RoHS compliant, providing durability and compliance with environmental standards critical in biotechnology and biomanufacturing environments. The chassis accommodates one 2.5-inch internal HDD or SSD bay, offering flexible storage solutions essential for data acquisition in gene editing and synthetic biology research setups.

Key integrated features include power and HDD activity indicators, a power switch, and a reset button, facilitating straightforward operation in continuous processing environments. The device’s compact dimensions (22cm x 12cm x 21cm) and weight (~4.8 kg) make it suitable for bench or rack-mounted laboratory setups, supporting applications in clinical diagnostics, live-cell imaging instrumentation control, and bioprocessing automation.

This embedded PC chassis is widely adopted in biotechnology research infrastructures as it supports reliable, embedded computing critical in molecular cloning workflows and biopharmaceutical production pipelines requiring compact, modular, and robust hardware solutions.