Mini ATX

Mini-ATX motherboards were designed with MoDT (Mobile on Desktop Technology), which adapts mobile CPUs for lower power requirements and less heat generation, which may be beneficial for home theatre PCs (HTPC), in-car PCs, or industrial use,[1] before being abandoned in v2.1 in favor of the MicroATX specification.

The term Mini-ATX was originally used in (now obsolete versions of) Intel's ATX specification, and denoted motherboards with dimensions of 284 x 208 mm (11.2 x 8.2 in.).

The smaller form factor Nano-ITX motherboard lacks a CPU socket module, which limits its flexibility for different applications.

It typically uses surface-mount technology for component placement, solid state capacitors to ensure stable power delivery, and an 8-layer PCB design to increase durability and longevity.

The DC-to-DC converter solution design removes the power supply unit from a Mini-ATX case.