NUC Rugged Board/Chassis Element

Small but mighty, the NUC Rugged Board Elements are designed to work with NUC 11, 12, and 13 Compute Elements (U-Series) and Rugged Chassis Elements to last in harsh environments.

Requires NUC Compute Element
Time-to-market rugged boards and rugged chassis available in three configurations:
- Expandable
- Dual LAN
- Multi HDMI
Simplifies serviceability and makes upgrading systems easier.
Easily build custom solutions, including rugged solutions for harsh environments and I/O-rich collaboration solutions for video conferencing, conference rooms, digital signage, and more.
Qualified for 24x7 operation.

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Unlock Value with Modular Computing

Easily create, customize, and refresh innovative integrated systems and mini PC solutions.

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Redefining system integration

NUC Element product family offers a flexible way to design and build integrated solutions and mini PCs for a range of verticals. Integrate compute, boards, and chassis as needed to create small, high-performance systems or full solutions—all with minimal R&D time and low inventory costs.

Every deployment begins with an NUC Compute Element. Available with the full range of powerful Intel processors, each Compute Element also offers memory, storage, and multiple I/O options—all in a surprisingly small package.

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NUC Element Product Line

Design, build, and service high-performance, modular solutions

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NUC 13 Compute Element

13th Gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3 processors
8GB to 32GB soldered-down LPDDR5 memory
1x Thunderbolt™ 4, 4x USB 3.2 Gen2 , 3x USB 2.0 • 4x display interfaces configurable port
Support for up to quad 4k@60Hz displays
Intel Wi-Fi 6E
Generation agnostic heat-spreader thermal interface Supports integration into both stationary and mobile system designs
Qualified for 24x7 operation

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NUC Pro Chassis Element

Requires NUC Compute Element
The NUC Pro Chassis Element comes in two space-saving, I/O-rich designs to support all-day collaboration.
Available in two chassis designs with integrated I/O board: Base Design and a Video Capture and Audio Design (with added HDMI video capture)
Qualified for 24x7 operation

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NUC Board Element

Requires NUC Assembly Element and Compute Element
The modular design of NUC Elements simplifies serviceability and makes upgrading your systems easier.
Small size for a wide range of deployments
Easy upgrades with forward-compatible components
Qualified for 24x7 operation

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NUC Assembly Element

Requires NUC Compute Element
NUC Assembly Elements are ideal for providers creating integrated systems.
Pair an NUC Board/Assembly Element with a compatible NUC Compute Element to build a small, integrated, high-performance system for a range of verticals.
Sustained operations and feature and an internal DC connector.
With added rack and thermal solutions, they are qualified for 24x7 operation

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