The Geniatech XPI-3566-ZERO is a single-board computer (SBC) that is based on the Rockchip RK3566 processor. It is a small, credit-card-sized board that is designed to be a cost-effective alternative to the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W.
The XPI-3566-ZERO features a quad-core 1.8 GHz Arm Cortex-A55 processor, 2GB of LPDDR4 RAM, and 8GB of eMMC storage. It also has a built-in HDMI port for video output, a USB-C port for power and USB OTG, a Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 5.0 module, and a 40-pin GPIO header for connecting peripherals.
The XPI-3566-ZERO can be used for a variety of applications, including:
- Media streaming
- Home automation
- IoT development
- Educational projects
- Retro gaming
- Robotics
It can run Linux, Android, or other operating systems.
Here are some of the key features of the Geniatech XPI-3566-ZERO:
- Rockchip RK3566 quad-core Cortex-A55 processor running upto 1.8 GHz
- Built in Arm Mali-G52 2EE GPU and , one TOPS AI accelerator
- 512MB LPDDR4 RAM (can extend up to 8GB)
- 8GB eMMC flash storage (can extend up to 128GB)
- 1x Mini HDMI 2.0 Port with up to 4Kp60 output capability
- For Camera interface a MIPI CSI connector is given
- Dual-band WiFi 5 up to 433 Mbps and Bluetooth 5.0 is available
- 1x USB 2.0 OTG Type-C port
- 1x USB Host port also used for power only
- 40-pin standard Raspberry Pi compatible GPIOs (28x GPIOs, UART, SPI, I2C, PWM)
- IR Receiver Sensor, button is also available on the board
- The board can be bowered by any 5V Power supply with at least 2A capability via header port or USB C port
- Dimensions – 63 x 30 mm
If you are looking for a small, affordable SBC with a powerful processor, the Geniatech XPI-3566-ZERO is a good option to consider.
How to buy
Geniatech is not currently selling online but only to companies, at the moment you can submit a RFQ and their team will reach out to you for your requirement. Please read more details on their product page.
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