Raspberry Pi has launched the Touch Display 2, a 7-inch touchscreen RGB TFT display with 1280×720 designed to be connected to Raspberry Pi single board computers. It improves on the original Raspberry Pi Touch Display with a higher resolution (1280×720 vs 800×480) and a slimmer form factor thanks to the integration of the display driver PCB into the display enclosure itself. Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 specifications Display Type – 7-inch 24-bit RGB TFT display Resolution 1280 x 720 resolution Touch panel – 5-point multi-touch capacitive touch panel Active area – 155 x 88 mm Backlight type – LED B/L Surface treatment – anti-glare Host interface – MIPI CSI connector with ribbon cable compatible with all Raspberry Pi boards except the Raspberry Pi Zero line Power Supply – 5V DC via 2-wire, 3-pin connected inserted into the 40-pin GPIO header Dimensions – 189.32 x 120.24mm The back of the display […]
Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ features Hailo-8L or Hailo-8 AI accelerator with up to 26 TOPS of performance
The Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ is a PCIe expansion board for the Raspberry Pi 5 with either a 13 TOPS Hailo-8L or 26 TOPS Hailo-8 AI accelerator. You may remember the Raspberry Pi AI Kit was introduced last June with an official M.2 Key M HAT+ and a 13 TOPS Hailo-8L M.2 AI accelerator module, The new Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ is quite similar except the chip is soldered on the expansion board and offered with either Hailo-8L or the more powerful Hailo-8 variant. Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ specifications: Supported SBC – Raspberry Pi 5 AI accelerator Hailo-8L AI accelerator with up to 13 TOPS of performance Hailo-8 AI accelerator with up to 26 TOPS of performance Host Interface – PCIe Gen3 interface 16mm stacking GPIO header PCIe FPC cable Spacers and screws enabling fitting on Raspberry Pi 5 with Raspberry Pi Active Cooler Dimensions – 65 x 56.5 mm […]
Banana Pi BPI-M1S RK3528 SBC features HDMI 2.0, 2.5GbE, WiFi 6, and more
The Banana Pi BPI-M1S, also known as the ArmSoM-Sige1, is a low-profile single board computer (SBC) based on the Rockchip RK3528 quad-core Cortex-A53 SoC initially designed for entry-level 4K TV boxes. Contrary to the two other RK3528(A) SBCs we’ve covered, namely the Radxa Rock E20C and FriendlyELEC NanoPi Zero2 focusing on low-cost and small footprint for headless networked applications, the Banana Pi BPI-M1S integrates more features such as HDMI 2.0 for 4K video output and audio, 2.5GbE and WiFi 6 networking, and a 40-pin GPIO header for expansion. Banana Pi BPI-M1S specifications: SoC – Rockchip RK3528 CPU – Quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 @ 2.0 GHz GPU – Arm Mali-G450 GPU with support for OpenGL ES1.1, ES2.0, and OpenVG 1.1 APIs VPU H.264, H.265, and AVS2 decoder up to 4Kp60 H.264 and H.265 encoder up to 1080p60 Memory – 4GB LPDDR4x Storage 32GB eMMC flash (by default) MicroSD card slot Video Output – […]
BeagleY-AI SBC review with Debian 12, TensorFlow Lite, other AI demos
Today I’ll be reviewing the BeagleY-AI open-source single-board computer (SBC) developed by BeagleBoard.org for artificial intelligence applications. It is powered by a Texas Instruments AM67A quad-core Cortex-A53 processor running at 1.4 GHz along with an ARM Cortex-R5F processor running at 800 MHz for handling general tasks and low-latency I/O operations. The SoC is also equipped with two C7x DSP units and a Matrix Multiply Accelerator (MMA) to enhance AI performance and accelerate deep learning tasks. Each C7x DSP delivers 2 TOPS, offering a total of up to 4 TOPS. Additionally, it includes an Imagination BXS-4-64 graphics accelerator that provides 50 GFlops of performance for multimedia tasks such as video encoding and decoding. For more information, refer to our previous article on CNX Software or visit the manufacturer’s website. BeagleY-AI unboxing The BeagleY-AI board was shipped from India in a glossy-coated, printed corrugated cardboard box. Inside, the board is protected by […]
Qualcomm QCS6490-based Rubik Pi AI SBC supports Android, Linux, and “LU” operating systems
Thundercomm has recently introduced the Rubik Pi AI SBC built around the Qualcomm QCS6490 SoC with a 12.5 TOPS AI accelerator. The SBC comes in a “PI-CO ITX” form factor that combines the Pico-ITX standard and the 40-pin GPIO header found on Raspberry Pi SBCs. The SBC comes with a standard set of interfaces, including USB, HDMI out, MIPI-CSI camera support, Ethernet, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, and much more. Additionally, the SBC features a 40-pin header for GPIO, UART for debugging, audio output, and RTC battery support. The company mentions that it is the first Pi-based system using Qualcomm’s AI platforms so it supports Raspberry Pi HAT/HAT+ expansion boards, making it suitable for various AI, IoT, and edge computing projects. Rubik Pi AI SBC specification SoC – Qualcomm QCS6490 CPU – Octa-core Kryo 670 with 1x Gold Plus core (Cortex-A78) @ 2.7 GHz, 3x Gold cores (Cortex-A78) @ 2.4 GHz, 4x […]
DigiPort is an HDMI computer dongle powered by a Raspberry Pi CM4 (Crowdfunding)
Shivam Goyal, going under the Geeky Tronics name, has developed the DigiPort HDMI computer dongle powered by a Raspberry Pi CM4 system-on-module and designed to be connected directly to the back of an HDMI or through an HDMI cable. Since it does not support MHL, the DigiPort also needs a USB-C power source. You can add a keyboard and a mouse through its two USB 2.0 ports or via Bluetooth and network connectivity is managed through WiFi 5 making it a portable computer ready to use out of the box. DigiPort specifications: Supported System-on-Module – Raspberry Pi CM4 SoC – Broadcom BCM2711 quad-core Cortex-A72 processor @ 1.5 GHz System Memory – 1GB to 8GB LPDDR4-3200 SDRAM Storage – 0GB (CM4 Lite), or 8GB to 32GB eMMC flash Wireless – Dual-band WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 Storage – MicroSD card for OS when using a CM4 Lite module Video Output – […]
AAEON SRG-CM4 IoT gateway features Raspberry Pi CM4 SoM for industrial applications
AAEON SRG-CM4 is an IoT gateway based on the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (CM4) with 1GB to 8GB of RAM and 8GB to 32GB of eMMC storage, all powered by the Broadcom BCM2711 quad-core Cortex-A72 SoC. The gateway features a modular chassis, maintaining the compact size and industrial-grade features typical of AAEON’s edge gateway products, making it ideal for various embedded applications. In terms of connectivity, the SRG-CM4 offers two switchable serial ports supporting RS-232/422/485, with an optional isolated RS-485 port, CAN 2.0 A/B, and two isolated DI/DO. Additional interfaces include two Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, and an HDMI 1.4 video output. The device operates within a wide temperature range of -20°C to 70°C and supports a DC 9V to 36V power input, ensuring reliability in industrial environments. We previously covered the reComputer R1025-10, a Raspberry Pi CM4-based DIN Rail industrial gateway with optional wireless […]
ADLINK AVA-1000 is a rugged EN50155-compliant T2G gateway for railway and industrial applications
The ADLINK AVA-1000 T2G gateway is a rugged, EN50155-compliant T2G (Train-to-Ground) gateway designed for railway and industrial environments. Powered by a choice of NXP i.MX8M Plus Quad Cortex-A53 processor or an Intel Processor N50 Alder Lake-N processor. The i.MX8M Plus model is equipped with up to 8GB LPDDR4 and a 64GB eMMC flash whereas the Alder Lake variant features up to 4GB LPDDR5 memory and a 32GB eMMC flash. In terms of connectivity, the gateway features three M12 GbE ports and supports a wide range of options including 5G, WiFi 6, and GNSS. The AVA-1000 T2G gateway’s fanless design, wide operating temperature range, and 24-110V DC input ensure reliable operation in industrial environments. Additionally, its compliance with EN50155 and other industrial standards makes it ideal for various industrial applications. AVA-1000 T2G gateway specifications System Processor (multiple options) NXP i.MX8M Plus quad-core Cortex-A53 processor @ up to 1.8 GHz with Cortex-M7 […]