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Edited by OrangePiLinux at 2015-3-28 21:11
You know guys I was thinking about it all and I think we need to take another approach when designing "SBC for Everyone".
First of all--such board needs to be Affordable (Cheap), Powerfull(Productive) and Cool (Running at cool temperstures)
I think I found CPUs which are cheap, affordable and powerful.
So Our candidates are:
1. Amlogic M802; 2. Amlogic S802; 3. Amlogic S812; Amlogic T866.
You will chose and vote for CPU you like and configuration you prefer
So first chip is Amlogic M802.
Specifications:
CPU: Quad Core A9;
GPU: Octo Core Mali-450;
Memory: Up to 4GB, DDR3/3L, LPDDR2/3;
Display Capability: TTL, LVDS, MIPI-DSI, eDP and HDMI
Display Resolution: 4K2K
Camera: Up to 13MP with built -in ISP module;
Memory Card: Yes
USB: USB 2.0 host and OTG
Video: Multi-format 4K2K, H.264 encoder
Audio: MP3, AAC, WMA, RM, FLAC
Special AV Support: Dolby, DTS, SRS, DviX HD, AC-3
Graphics: OpenGL, ES1.1/2.0
Package: 19mm x 19mm, LFBGA
Second chip is Amlogic S802.
Specifications:
CPU: Quad Core A9;
GPU: Octo Core Mali-450;
Memory: Up to 4GB, DDR3/3L, LPDDR2/3;
Display Capability: HDMI 1.4b Tx and CVBS;
Display Resolution: 4K2K
Memory Card: Yes
USB: USB 2.0 host and OTG;
Video Decoder: Multi-format 4K2K and H.264 UHD hardware decoder;
Video Encoder: H.264, 1080p;
Audio: MP3, AAC, WMA, RM, FLAC;
Special A/V Support: Dolby, DTS, SRS, DviX HD, AC-3;
Graphics: OpenGL, ES1.1/2.0
Ethernet: 10/100M MAC
Other I/O: Remote and UART
Package: 19mm x 19mm, LFBGA
Third chip is Amlogic S812.
Specifications:
CPU: Quad Core A9;
GPU: Octo Core Mali-450;
Memory: Up to 4GB, DDR3/3L, LPDDR2/3;
Display Capability: HDMI 1.4b Tx and CVBS;
Display Resolution: 4K2K
Memory Card: Yes
USB: USB 2.0 host and OTG;
Video Decoder: Multi-format 4K2K, H.264 and H.265 UHD hardware decoder;
Video Encoder: H.264, 1080p;
Audio: MP3, AAC, WMA, RM, FLAC;
Special A/V Support: Dolby, DTS, SRS, DviX HD, AC-3;
Graphics: OpenGL, ES 1.1/2.0;
Ethernet: 10/100M/1000M MAC;
Other I/O: Remote and UART;
Package: 19mm x 19mm, LFBGA
Fourth chip is Amlogic T866.
Specifications:
CPU: Quad Core A9;
GPU: Octo Core Mali-450;
Memory: Dual 32-bit DDR3/3L, LPDDR2/3, up to 4GB;
Display Output: Dual Channel, LVDS, and V-by-One HS and HDMI 2.0
Display Resolution: 4K2K
HDMI RX: 4K2K HDMI 1.4b Rx x 3
A/V Input: CVBS
Memory Card: Yes
USB: 2 USB 2.0/ 1 USB 3.0
DTV Interface: DTMB, DVB-C, TS
Video Decoder: 4K2K H.264, H.265, VC-1, MPEG1/2/4
Video Encoder: H.264, 1080p
Audio: MP3, AAC, WMA, RM, FLAC
Special A/V Support: Dolby, DTS, SRS, DviX HD, AC-3
Graphics: OpenGL, ES 1.1/2.0
Ethernet: 10/100/1000M MAC
Package: 18mm x 18mm LFBGA
First of all--this board which we will create has to cost 35$--then it will be affordable and polpular--also it has to have SD Memory Card Slot--with higher specification--UHS1--like in Odroid C1(So it will allow quicker transfers and thus quicker work) and has to have port for eMMC on board(eMMC Module Socket). So like this board will sell without eMMC on board--thus will make it cheaper, but at same time this board wil have possibility to install eMMC chip for people who want it--like you will decide your own size you need 4GB-8Gb-16GB. So essentially we will solve the problem with eMMc once and for all---you want it--you have it--you can install chip--if you do not want it--do not install it. Because the problem of nowadys boards is that they either have chip or do not have. With eMMC Module Socket--problem solved once and for all.
Look yourself:
The difference between Amlogic M802, S802, S812 and T866 as far as I understand is minor. Like they all are the same by productivity, all can display 4K. THe only things which differ them are: 1 GBit Ethernet, HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.0 in T866.
So we need to decided if those features matter for us but as far as I understand-- Amlogic T866 supports natively USB 3.0 and HDMI 2.0--so there willl be no bridges and thus--board will cost the same.
So I will write specs and you will decide which one suits best for you:
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Orange Pi mini 1
CPU Amlogic M802 Quad-Core Cortex A9
GPU Mali 450 MP8 GPU at 650Mhz Supports OpenGL ES 2.0
Memory SDRAM 2GB DDR3 shared with GPU
Onboard Storage TF Card (Max 64Gb)/ MMC Card Slot (UHS-1 Spec) / eMMC Module Socket (For installing your desired size eMMC)
Onboard Network 10/100M Ethernet RJ45/ Wi-Fi A/B/G/N/ Bluetooth 4.0 (in case chip is S812 or T866 -- 1 GBit LAN)
Video Input
Audio Input
Video Outputs HDMI 1.4b ( Up to 4K30) and Composite (CVBS) ( In case chip is T866--HDMI 2.0 up to 4K60)
Audio Outputs
Power Source
USB 2.0 ports 4 USB 2.0, 1 micro USB OTG, ( inCase chip is T866--1 USB 3.0)
Buttons
Low Level Peripheral
Connectors GPIO 40 Pin, I2C, SPI, UART, IDC
Supported OS Android, Firefox, Ubuntu Core, Debian, OpenSuse, ArchLinux, RSpbian, Bananian...
Product Size 93mm x 60mm
Weight 45g
If chip will be Amlogic T866--then is possible organize on board bridge USB 3.0 to SATA and get real SATA Speed out of the box.
Interesting is that on shop already appeared Cases for Orange Pis and Camera, also is possible to buy Board+CAse+ PSU together: Link |
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