The XPand6103 is a rugged and compact fanless embedded box PC utilizing the Intel® Core™ i7 processor. The XPand6103 provides a reliable and maintenance-free, high-performance, computing platform ideally suited for environmentally challenging and space-constrained situations. It was specifically designed for rugged, yet processing-intensive, Industrial PC (IPC), vehicle, and rail transportation applications, and it provides an optimal solution for demanding autonomous vehicle computing requirements.The XPand6103 supports the 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor by integrating the XPedite7450 rugged COM Express® module. The internal 64 GB Slim SATA SSD memory module combines the convenience of high-capacity off-the-shelf storage with the reliability of solid-state non-volatile memory. The standard configuration includes DisplayPort++ video, two Gigabit Ethernet, USB, four CAN bus, and RS-232/422 ports. The system can also be configured to provide up to two 10 Gigabit Ethernet 10GBASE-T interfaces. With three internal PCI Express Mini Card slots and support for two external antennae, the XPand6103 can offer a flexible array of additional I/O options, including WLAN, cellular, and GPS.The XPand6103 supports a wide input voltage range and complies with the power specifications of SAE J1455, EN50155, ISO-7637-2, MIL-STD-1275, and MIL-STD-704.Through the implementation of an environmentally sealed and completely rugged design, the XPand6103 can operate under the most demanding IEC61373, EN50155, and MIL-STD-810 shock and vibration requirements, as well as the water-immersion requirements of IP67. The XPand6103 also supports operating temperatures from -40°C to +70°C ambient.