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Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 16 Comments on Rockchip RK3588-powered Orange Pi 5 Max SBC features up to 16GB LPDDR5, 2.5GbE, onboard WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3

Rockchip RK3588-powered Orange Pi 5 Max SBC features up to 16GB LPDDR5, 2.5GbE, onboard WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3

Orange Pi 5 Max SBC

Initially teased at the Orange Pi Developer Conference earlier this year, the Orange Pi 5 Max SBC powered by a Rockchip RK3588 SoC is now available on Amazon and Aliexpress for $95 and up with 8GB or 16GB LPDDR5, and support for eMMC flash modules or soldered on eMMC flash. A 4GB RAM version is also planned for $75. The Orange Pi 5 Max is basically a cost-down version of the Orange Pi 5 Plus with fewer interfaces (e.g. 1x 2.5GbE vs 2x 2.5GbE, no HDMI input, etc..), higher bandwidth LPDDR5 memory, onboard WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, and a smaller form factor between Pico-ITX and credit card size. Orange Pi 5 Max specifications: SoC – Rockchip RK3588 CPU – Octa-core processor with 4x Cortex-A76 cores @ up to 2.4 GHz, 4x Cortex-A55 cores @ up to 1.8 GHz Arm Mali-G610 MP4 GPU with support for OpenGL ES1.1/2.0/3.2, OpenCL 2.2, […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 22 Comments on Upgraded Radxa ROCK 5B+ SBC gets LPDDR5 memory, eMMC flash, WiFi 6, two M.2 M-Key sockets, 4G LTE/5G support, and more

Upgraded Radxa ROCK 5B+ SBC gets LPDDR5 memory, eMMC flash, WiFi 6, two M.2 M-Key sockets, 4G LTE/5G support, and more

Radxa ROCK 5B+

The Radxa ROCK 5B+ (“ROCK 5B Plus”) is an upgrade to the Rockchip RK3588-powered ROCK 5B Pico-ITX SBC with the same form factor but various changes including a switch from LPDDR4x to LPDDR5, optional built-in eMMC flash, and an onboard WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 module instead of one connected through an M.2 Key-E connector. Other changes include replacing the M.2 Key-M PCIe Gen 3 x4 socket with two M.2 Key-M PCIe Gen3 x2 sockets, adding a SIM card slot and M.2 Key-B socket for 4G LTE or 5G cellular connectivity, adding an extra USB-C port for power only (was multiplexed with USB-C Display Port connected in ROCK 5B), and the HDMI input relies on a full-size HDMI port instead of a micro HDMI port. Other small changes can be found in the specifications below with differences highlighted in bold and strikethrough. Radxa ROCK 5B+ specifications: SoC – Rockchip RK3588 […]

Posted on by Debashis Das - 2 Comments on iBASE IB961 3.5-inch SBC features 13th Gen Intel Core processors, dual 2.5GbE LAN, three M.2 sockets

iBASE IB961 3.5-inch SBC features 13th Gen Intel Core processors, dual 2.5GbE LAN, three M.2 sockets

iBASE IB961 SBC

The iBASE IB961 from FORTEC Integrated (previously known as Distec) is a 3.5-inch Single Board Computer (SBC) built around 13th Gen Intel Core processors. The board can support up to 32GB of DDR5-5200 non-ECC memory via 1x SO-DIMM socket and features dual DisplayPort (1.2), eDP, and LVDS interfaces along with dual 2.5GbE Ethernet for connectivity. Additionally, the SBC also includes 3x M.2 slots (M-Key, E-Key, B-Key) for expanded storage and 5G cellular communication. These features make the device useful for applications like automation, edge computing, transportation, digital signage, and kiosks/ATMs. iBASE is well known for its SBCs and mini PCs and previously we have written about their products including the IBASE ISR500 fanless Edge AI computer, the IBASE  3.5-inch SBC with AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 processor, the IBASE IBR215 Pico-ITX SBC. Additionally, we have written about similar SBCs and Mini PCs with 13th-gen Raptor Lake SoC including the GEEKOM GT13 […]

Posted on by Debashis Das - 2 Comments on ASRock DSF-A6000 embedded box PC offers AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314, 2.5GbE, and quad 4K display support

ASRock DSF-A6000 embedded box PC offers AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314, 2.5GbE, and quad 4K display support

ASRock DSF A6000 embedded box PC

ASRock DSF-A6000 embedded box PC is built around the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 processor with support for up to 64GB of dual-channel DDR4 memory, three RJ45 ports (two 1GbE LAN, and one 2.5GbE LAN with optional PoE+) for connectivity. For storage, it features an M.2 M-Key slot for NVMe SSD and I/O options include USB 3.2 Gen2 and RS232. In terms of display capabilities, this PC supports up to four 4K displays simultaneously via HDMI 2.0b. Additionally, it supports out-of-band management through an optional MPU-OOB card and features EDID emulation for seamless display setup across various technologies. Previously we have written about similar embedded box PCs like the Distec BoxPC Pro, the AAEON ARES-500AI embedded box PC, the BOXER-8256AI NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX fanless embedded box PC, and many more feel free to check those out if you are interested in the topic. ASRock DSF-A6000 embedded box PC specifications: SoC […]

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Save $150 or even £200 on GEEKOM A8 Ryzen 9 8945HS mini PC! (sponsored)

GEEKOM A8 150 dollars discount

GEEKOM has yet another discount for us with the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS-powered GEEKOM A8 mini PC with 32GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB NVMe SSD now offered for $699 on GEEKOM US and £699 on GEEKOM UK or savings of respectively $150 and £200 when using the coupon code CNXA8OFF. The mini-computer supports up to four independent 4K displays through HDMI and USB-C ports, fast networking with 2.5GbE and WiFi 6E, and plenty of expansion thanks to six USB ports including a USB4 port capable of 40 Gbps speeds. GEEKOM A8 specifications: SoC – AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS CPU – 8-core/16-thread processor up to 4.0GHz / 5.2 GHz (Turbo) Cache – 16MB GPU – AMD Radeon 780M Graphics AI – NPU performance: 16 TOPS, total: 39 TOPS TDP: 45W System Memory – 32GB dual-channel DDR5-5600 SODIMM, up to 64GB Storage 2TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen4 x4) Full-size SD […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 36 Comments on Radxa X4 low-cost, credit card-sized Intel N100 SBC goes for $60 and up

Radxa X4 low-cost, credit card-sized Intel N100 SBC goes for $60 and up

Radxa X4 x86 Raspberry Pi 5 SBC

Radxa X4 is a credit card-sized Intel Processor N100 single board computer (SBC) that costs almost the same as a Raspberry Pi 5 with the 4GB RAM model going for about $60 and the 8GB RAM variant around $80. The x86 SBC offers many of the same features as the Raspberry Pi 5 including dual micro HDMI output, four USB 3.2/2.0 ports, Ethernet and WiFi networking, and the 40-pin GPIO header handled through a Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller.  Networking is better with 2.5GbE and WiFi 6, M.2 SSD support is built-in and four to eight times faster compared to PCIe HAT for the Pi 5, and the USB 3.2 ports are capable of 10 Gbps speed. So let’s little not too like, and the main downside is the lack of MIPI CSI and DSI connectors for projects requiring those camera and display interfaces. Radxa X4 specifications: SoC – Intel Processor […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 8 Comments on MW-100-NAS Intel N100 motherboard features six SATA ports, two M.2 PCIe sockets, 2.5GbE and 10GbE interfaces

MW-100-NAS Intel N100 motherboard features six SATA ports, two M.2 PCIe sockets, 2.5GbE and 10GbE interfaces

MW-100-NAS motherboard

The MW-100-NAS mini-ITX motherboard is powered by an Intel Processor N100 Alder Lake-N CPU and seems especially suited for NAS (networked-attached storage) applications with six SATA connectors, two M.2 Key-M sockets for NVMe drivers, one 10GbE port, and two 2.5GbE RJ45 jacks. The motherboard supports up to 32GB DDR5 memory, features HDMI and DisplayPort video output ports, a COM port header, and plenty of external and internal USB interfaces. It takes power from a standard ATX connector. NW-N100-NAS motherboard specifications: SoC – Intel Processor N100 quad-core Alder Lake-N processor @ up to 3.4 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel HD graphics @ up to 750 MHz; TDP: 6W System Memory – Up to 32GB DDR5-4800 via SO-DIMM socket Storage 2x M.2 sockets for NVMe SSDs onboard 6x SATA connectors MicroSD card slot Video Output – 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort  Networking 2x 2.5GbE RJ45 ports via Intel i226-V controllers 1x […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 6 Comments on Cervoz unveils tiny M.2 2230 2.5GbE PCIe expansion card

Cervoz unveils tiny M.2 2230 2.5GbE PCIe expansion card

Cervoz M.2 2230 2.5GbE PCIe expansion card

Cervoz MEC-LAN-2631i is a tiny, industrial-grade M.2 2230 (A+E key) PCIe Ethernet expansion card adding 2.5GbE networking to any system with a spare M.2 socket with a PCIe x1 interface. The card could be useful in case you want to add an extra 2.5GbE port, or for a system that lacks wired networking. It’s based on the Intel I226-IT 2.5Gbps Ethernet controller and can operate in the -40°C to 85°C temperature range as an industrial-grade module. Cervoz MEC-LAN-2631i specifications: Host interface – M.2 edge connector with PCIe 2.1 x1 up to 5.0/2.5GT/s Network – 10/100/1000/2500Mbps isolated interface based on an Intel I226-IT controller with an RJ45 port on a separate module Power Consumption – 350mA @ 3.3V Safety – Surge protection up to 2kV Dimensions – 30 x 22 mm; M.2 2230 (A+E key) form factor Temperature Range – Operating: -40°C to 85°C; storage: -40°C to 125°C Mounting – Cervoz’s […]

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