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Posted on by Debashis Das - No Comments on Allwinner T153-based industrial SoM and SBC feature a mix of Arm Cortex-A7 and RISC-V cores

Allwinner T153-based industrial SoM and SBC feature a mix of Arm Cortex-A7 and RISC-V cores

Forlinx FET153 S Allwinner T153 System on Module

Forlinx has recently introduced the Allwinner T153-based FET153-S SoM and the OK153-S SBC. The Allwinner T153 processor features a hybrid architecture that combines a quad-core Arm Cortex-A7 CPU with an XuanTie E907 RISC-V core. The board features up to 1GB DDR3 RAM, 8GB eMMC, triple Gigabit Ethernet, dual CAN-FD, RS-485, and a Local Bus for PSRAM or FPGA expansion. Display options include support for RGB, LVDS, and MIPI DSI interfaces, and camera inputs are offered via parallel or MIPI CSI. Additional I/O include multiple UART, I²C, SPI, I²S, GPADC, and GPIO options, along with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, a USB Type-C OTG port, and a Mini PCIe socket for 4G modules. Target applications include real-time control and edge computing, industrial automation, IoT gateways, and embedded systems. Forlinx FET153-S system-on-module Specifications: SoC – Allwinner T153 CPU 4x Arm Cortex-A7 cores @ up to 1.6GHz XuanTie E907 RISC-V core @ up to 600MHz GPU – 2D […]

Posted on by Debashis Das - 7 Comments on Raspberry Pi-like Allwinner A527/T527 industrial SBC features dual camera support and AI acceleration

Raspberry Pi-like Allwinner A527/T527 industrial SBC features dual camera support and AI acceleration

CDEBYTE ECB32 Series Multi core Heterogeneous Allwinner T527 SBC

EBYTE has recently released an Allwinner A527/T527-based Raspberry Pi-like industrial SBC with dual camera and AI features, with a design very similar to the Walnut Pi 2B, and to a lesser extent, the Orange Pi 4A. It is designed for embedded, IoT, and smart commercial applications. The board supports up to 4GB LPDDR4 RAM, 32GB eMMC storage, and MicroSD card expansion. Display options include HDMI 2.0 and a 4-lane MIPI DSI interface enabling dual 4K output, while two 4-lane MIPI CSI connectors allow simultaneous camera inputs. Connectivity options include Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 4.2, and a PCIe 2.1 x1 slot for high-speed expansion. It also features four USB 2.0 ports, a Type-C power interface, and a 40-pin Raspberry Pi-compatible GPIO header. EBYTE Allwinner A527/T527 SBC specifications: SoC – Allwinner T527 (industrial) / Allwinner A527 (commercial) CPU Octa-core Arm Cortex-A55 processor with four cores @ 1.80 GHz (T527) or 2.0 […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 2 Comments on Linux 6.17 release – Main changes, Arm, RISC-V, and MIPS architectures

Linux 6.17 release – Main changes, Arm, RISC-V, and MIPS architectures

Linux 6.17 changelog

Linux 6.17 has just been released on LKML: No huge surprises this past week, so here we are, with kernel 6.17 pushed out and ready to go. Below is the shortlog for just the last week – not the full 6.17 release – as usual. It’s not exciting, which is all good. I think the biggest patch in there is some locking fixes for some bluetooth races that could cause use-after-free situations. Whee – that’s about as exciting as it gets. Other than that, there’ the usual driver fixlets (GPU and networking dominate as usual, but “dominate” is still pretty small), there’s some minor random other driver updates, some filesystem noise, and core kernel and mm. And some selftest updates. This obviously means that the merge window for 6.18 will open tomorrow, and I already have four dozen pull requests pending. Thanks to the proactive people – you know who […]

Posted on by Debashis Das - 16 Comments on QMK-compatible macro keyboard features 0.85-inch LCD keycaps, 2.01-inch display

QMK-compatible macro keyboard features 0.85-inch LCD keycaps, 2.01-inch display

Waveshare MK10 stream deck like macro keyboard with LCD keycaps

Waveshare has recently released the MK10, a Stream Deck-like macro keyboard featuring ten mechanical keys with 0.85-inch LCD keycaps and a secondary 2.01-inch screen. The macro keyboard also supports AI voice interaction, real-time hardware and weather data integration, and customizable themes with drag-and-drop editing. The company also highlights Home Assistant compatibility for Smart Home control. The device features a dual-system architecture, where an Allwinner T113-S3 dual-core Cortex-A7 processor runs Linux, and a GD32 microcontroller runs QMK firmware, ensuring low-latency mechanical input. The 10 LCD keys can display images or videos with overlay support, and the 2.01-inch screen shows additional status or customization options. The mechanical switches are rated for 50 million presses with a defined actuation force and travel. The device uses an aluminum alloy top case, a hardened 2.5D acrylic lens, and supports two placement methods: flat or at a 40° angle. Waveshare MK10 specifications: Main Controller – Allwinner […]

Posted on by Debashis Das - 4 Comments on Ebyte ECB31-PB – A Raspberry Pi Model A-sized industrial SBC with Allwinner T113-S3 or T113-S4 SoC

Ebyte ECB31-PB – A Raspberry Pi Model A-sized industrial SBC with Allwinner T113-S3 or T113-S4 SoC

Ebyte ECB31 PB Allwinner T113 S industrial SBC

The Ebyte ECB31-PB is a low-cost industrial SBC powered by an Allwinner T113-S3/S4 dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor that comes in a Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ form factor, which is fairly rare to see in the age of Raspberry Pi 5 (Model B). There are two variants of the board: one with 128 MB DDR3 (Allwinner T113-S3) and the other with 256MB DDR3 (Allwinner T113-S4). Both feature 8GB eMMC flash, Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi, optional 4G LTE via mini PCIe module and a NanoSIM card slot, a microSD card, dual CAN bus, a USB 2.0 port, and a GPIO header. Multimedia interfaces include MIPI DSI and CVBS outputs, two CVBS video inputs, and audio input/output. With an industrial operating temperature of -40°C to 85°C, this SBC is useful for smart home, IoT gateways, digital signage, and other embedded applications. Ebyte ECB31-PB specifications SoC – Allwinner T113-S3 or T113-S4 CPU Dual-core […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 5 Comments on Linux 6.16 Release – Main changes, Arm, RISC-V, and MIPS architectures

Linux 6.16 Release – Main changes, Arm, RISC-V, and MIPS architectures

Linux 6.16 release arm linux mips

Linus Torvalds has just announced the release of Linux 6.16 on LKML: It’s Sunday afternoon, and the release cycle has come to an end. Last week was nice and calm, and there were no big show-stopper surprises to keep us from the regular schedule, so I’ve tagged and pushed out 6.16 as planned. It’s worth noting that the upcoming merge window for 6.17 is going to be slightly chaotic for me: I have multiple family events this August (a wedding and a big birthday), and with said family being spread not only across the US, but in Finland too, I’m spending about half the month traveling. That means that I will try very hard to get most of the merge window done the first week before my travels start, and I already ended upgiving a heads-up on that to the people who tend to send me the most pull requests. […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 3 Comments on Allwinner A527, T527, and A733 datasheets, user manuals, and Linux SDK released

Allwinner A527, T527, and A733 datasheets, user manuals, and Linux SDK released

Allwinner Tina A527 T527 A733 documentation

The datasheets, user manuals, and Linux SDK for the Allwinner A527, T527, and A733 SoCs, found in some SBCs like the Avaota A1, Radxa Cubie A5E, Orange Pi 4A, and upcoming Cubie A7A, are now available on Gitlab without any NDA requirements. Allwinner SoCs used to be some of the most popular processors for SBCs in the years 2012 to 2015 due to their feature set, low cost, and support by the sunxi-linux community. Since then, interest has plummeted due to a lack of interest in open-source software by Allwinner management and the constant release of new low-cost “Cortex-A7” SoC, and Rockchip RK3566 or RK3588 are now preferred on non-Raspberry Pi SBCs.  But we first heard Allwinner say they planned to work on mainline Linux support for the Allwinner A527/T527 at the Orange Pi Developer Conference in March 2024. This was further confirmed by Radxa with the Cubie A5E launch […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 1 Comment on Credit card-sized industrial Allwinner T113-i SBC operates in the -40 to 85°C temperature range

Credit card-sized industrial Allwinner T113-i SBC operates in the -40 to 85°C temperature range

Allwinner T113-i SBC

Ebyte ECB30-P4T13IA5ME8G-I is a credit card-sized industrial-grade SBC powered by an Allwinner T113-i Cortex-A7 SoC with 512MB DDR3 RAM and 8GB flash, all part of the company’s ECK30-T13IA5ME8G-I  castellated system-on-module. The single board computer is also equipped with a microSD card slot, a gigabit Ethernet port, four USB 2.0 ports, a 3.5mm audio jack, a WiFi 4 module, and the usual 40-pin GPIO header that’s more or less compatible with the one found on Raspberry Pi SBCs. What’s different is the lack of HDMI output, and the board features an MIPI DSI connector instead. Ebyte ECB30-P4T13IA5ME8G-I specifications: System-on-Module – Ebyte ECK30-T13IA1GE8G-I SoC – Allwinner T113-i CPU Dual-core Arm Cortex-A7 clocked at up to 1.2 GHz 64-bit XuanTie C906 RISC-V real-time core DSP – HiFi4 VPU Video decoder – H.265 up to 4K @ 30 FPS, H.264 up to 4K @ 24 FPS, MPEG-1/2/4, JPEG, Xvid, Sorenson Spark up to 1080p60 […]