Summary of Novasom M7, M8 & M11 SBCs for Advanced Multimedia Applications
The Novasom M-line series comprises three Single Board Computers (SBCs) tailored for digital signage. The M11 features an Intel Apollo Lake CPU with hardware H265 decoding, dual power inputs, and industrial components for 24/7 operation. The M8 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor for Android and Windows IoT, while the M7 employs a Rockchip RK3328 to drive UHD displays on Linux or Android. All models support Linux, and the M7 and M8 adhere to the Raspmood concept, ensuring physical and software compatibility with Raspberry Pi systems.
Parts used in the Novasom M-Line:
- Intel Apollo Lake x5 CPU
- HW H265 decoder
- Dual power input system
- UPS manager with battery
- Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU
- Rockchip RK3328 processor
- USB 3 & 2 interfaces
- HDMI interface
Novasom M11, based on the new Intel Apollo Lake x5, 6th generation of Atom CPU with Microsoft Windows 10 are designed for the typical digital signage applications that require heavy Full HD movies or UHD (4k) to be managed with high fluidity by specific heavy SW or, often, multiple displays.
These boards (with an HW H265 decoder on board) are rugged, practically cold while working, also in extended range temperature, and with a 10 years of availability, because we use only industrial components. Are equipped with our unique dual power input for redundancy and the UPS manager with battery, you can work 24/7 without any problem (a must with Windows based systems).
The market asks also for Android OS and Windows 10 IoT so we developed the Novasom M8 to respond to these “entry level” requirements, even the most severe, we have equipped the M-line entry level with the strongest Designed for Android performing CPU for graphics purposes on the market today (Qualcomm Snapdragon), and defined our SBC to become a small, easily integrated, low level, capable product.
Last but not least there Is the Novasom M7. It’s based on the Rockchip RK3328, a 4X A53 processor. This board can drive UHD (4k) displays, has USB 3&2, HDMI interface and supports Linux and Android OS.
All the M-Line boards support Linux OS.
The boards M7 and M8 are designed according their RASPMOOD concept. This means that dimensions, mechanical holes, expansion pin on strip, connector kind and position are similar to the famous Pi Family. But Raspmood is much more, it means also SW compatibility. You can run on our boards any specific SW made for the Pi3.
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- Which CPU does the Novasom M11 use?
The Novasom M11 is based on the new Intel Apollo Lake x5, which is the 6th generation of Atom CPU. - Can the Novasom M11 handle heavy Full HD movies?
Yes, it is designed for applications requiring high fluidity management of heavy Full HD movies or UHD content. - What operating systems are supported by the Novasom M7?
The Novasom M7 supports Linux and Android OS. - Does the Novasom M8 include a UPS manager?
No, the article states that the M11 is equipped with a unique dual power input and a UPS manager with battery. - What makes the M7 and M8 boards compatible with Raspberry Pi?
They follow the RASPMOOD concept, meaning their dimensions, mechanical holes, expansion pins, and connectors are similar to the Pi Family. - Can you run software made for the Pi3 on the M7 and M8?
Yes, the Raspmood concept ensures SW compatibility allowing you to run any specific software made for the Pi3. - Is the Novasom M11 suitable for extended temperature ranges?
Yes, the boards are rugged, practically cold while working, and function within extended range temperatures. - How long is the availability expected for the Novasom M11?
The M11 offers 10 years of availability because it uses only industrial components.
