Graviton, a Russian electronics maker, unveils its latest Yana motherboard, a compact mainboard designed to support Intel Alder Lake and Raptor Lake processors. The announcement appears on the company’s official channels, signaling a strategic push into compact, high‑performance computing solutions.
Built in the Slim Mini‑ITX form factor, Yana aims to empower Graviton to offer compact desktop systems alongside its existing monoblock and mini PC lines such as the M55I, M75I, and D15I. While retail availability for Yana has not been disclosed, the release underscores the brand’s ambition to expand its product family with space‑saving, energy‑efficient designs that appeal to enthusiasts and small office users alike in North America and beyond.
In terms of memory, Yana provides two SO‑DIMM slots compatible with DDR4 memory rated at up to 3200 MT/s, supporting modules in 8 GB and 16 GB configurations. The board includes a practical mix of USB ports, featuring three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type‑A connectors and two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type‑C ports. For display connectivity, users will find an HDMI port and a DisplayPort output, enabling flexible multi‑monitor setups for productivity, content creation, and media consumption.
Yana is designed to work with Russian operating systems such as Astra Linux, Red OS, and Viola, reflecting a tailored approach to local software ecosystems while still offering compatibility that makes it workable with international environments in practice.
At present, the motherboard is undergoing certification to be listed in the Russian Industrial Products Register managed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. This step is part of a broader effort to align Graviton’s hardware with regulatory standards and to facilitate wider adoption within Russia’s industrial and educational sectors, including collaborations that span research and development communities.
Among industry circles, Graviton’s Yana is watched as part of the ongoing evolution of domestic tech manufacturing. The move toward smaller, efficient computing platforms aligns with a global trend where compact systems find roles in home offices, engineering labs, and educational facilities. As certification proceeds, potential buyers in North American markets may evaluate how Yana’s specifications compare with international minis and how well it integrates into mixed OS environments and diverse peripheral ecosystems. This context helps frame Yana not merely as a niche device but as a reference point for compact, processor‑friendly motherboards that cater to performance needs without unnecessary bulk.