Windows on ARM for Industrial IoT? Avnet Silica and Qualcomm Are Making It Happen

At Embedded World 2025, Electropages visited the Avnet Silica stand to learn how Windows 11 on ARM is moving beyond laptops and into industrial IoT.

Martin Grossen, Director for Embedded Solutions and Software at Avnet Silica, walks us through Qualcomm’s low-power ARM-based platforms running full Windows — with passive cooling, integrated AI engines, and multi-day battery life.

From mobile-grade power efficiency to industrial-grade reliability, these new platforms are reshaping how developers approach IoT design. With up to 12 TOPS of on-device AI performance and full Windows compatibility, they offer a game-changing alternative to traditional x86-based systems.

🔗 Learn more and contact the team: https://my.avnet.com/silica/