Summary of KHADAS VIM3 AMLOGIC S922X BOARD TO SUPPORT M.2 NVME SSD, WIFI 5, AND BLUETOOTH 5 CONNECTIVITY
The Khadas VIM3 is a single-board computer featuring the Amlogic S922X SoC, designed with the same form factor as previous VIM models for accessory compatibility. It offers up to 4GB of LPDDR4/4X RAM and 32GB eMMC storage in its Pro model, supporting HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, and M.2 NVMe SSD expansion.
Parts used in the Khadas VIM3:
- Amlogic S922X hexa-core processor
- Arm Mali-G52 MP4 GPU
- Cortex-M4 core
- STMicro STM8S003 MCU
- LPDDR4/4X RAM (2GB or 4GB)
- eMMC 5.1 flash storage (16GB or 32GB)
- SPI flash memory
- microSD card slot
- M.2 2280 NVMe SSD socket
- HDMI 2.1 transmitter
- MIPI-DSI interface
- Gigabit Ethernet port
- Wi-Fi 5 module
- Bluetooth 5.0 module
- USB 3.0 ports
- USB 2.0 OTG port
- KXTJ3-1057 accelerometer
- IR receivers
- Raspberry Pi GPIO header
- USB-C power port
The VIM3 SBC is the latest iteration of the popular Khadas VIM series, that will be equipped with the new Amlogic S922X SoC. It is designed with the same form-factor as our popular VIM2 and VIM1, with up to 4GB of LPDDR4/4X RAM and 32GB of EMMC storage; this makes it compatible with existing accessories.
3 models of VIM3 are planned for release, however specifications for only the first model are available at this time. They will announce the exact launch date, and information about the other models in email updates.
Khadas VIM3 Preliminary Specifications:
- SoC – Amlogic S922X hexa-core processor with 4x Arm Cortex-A73 and 2x Cortex A53 cores, Arm Mali-G52 MP4 GPU, built-in Cortex-M4 core for “always-on” processing
- MCU – STMicro STM8S003 with Programmable EEPROM for power management, customizations, and boot media configuration
- System Memory & StorageVIM3 Basic – 2GB LPDDR4/4X RAM, 16GB eMMC 5.1 flash
- VIM3 Pro – 4GB LPDDR4/4X RAM, 32GB eMMC 5.1 flash
- Common – 16MB SPI flash, microSD card slot supporting up to UHS-I SDR104, support for M.2 2280 NVMe SSD (see Expansion section)
- Video Output & Display InterfaceHDMI2.1 transmitter with 3D, Dynamic HDR, CEC, and HDCP 2.2 support
- 4-lane MIPI-DSI interface up to 1920 x 1080
- 10-pin 0.5mm Pitch FPC Connector for touch panel
- Video4K UHD H.265 75fps 10-bit video decoder & low latency 1080p H.265 / H.264 60fps decoder
- Supports multi-video decoding up to 4Kx2K@60fps + 1x1080P@60fps
- Dolby Vision and HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and PRIME HDR video processing
- ConnectivityGigabit Ethernet with WoL support
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WiFI 5, 2X2 MIMO with RSDB and Bluetooth 5.0 via Ampak AP6398S module
- USB – 2x USB 3.0 ports, 1x USB 2.0 OTG port with USB PD support
- Sensor – KXTJ3-1057 3-axis digital accelerometer
- ExpansionM.2 Socket with single lane PCIe 2.0, USB 2.0, I2S, I2C, ADC, 100M Ethernet PHY interface, GPIO, MCU_PA2
- 40-pins 2.54mm pitch header exposing:CPU signals – USB, I2C, I2S, SPDIF, UART, PWM, ADC
- MCU signals – SWIM, NRST, PA1
- Misc – 2x IR receivers, RTC & battery header, 4-pin cooling fan header with PWM speed control, 3x LED’s, power, Func and reset buttons, XPWR pads for an external power button
- Power Supply – 5V to 20V via USB-C port or pogo pads
- Dimensions – 82.0 x 58.0 x 11.5 mm (4x M2 mounting holes)
- Weight – Around 30 grams
- Certifications – CE, RoHS
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- What processor does the Khadas VIM3 use?
The board uses the Amlogic S922X hexa-core processor with 4x Arm Cortex-A73 and 2x Cortex A53 cores. - How much RAM can the VIM3 Pro have?
The VIM3 Pro model comes equipped with up to 4GB of LPDDR4/4X RAM. - Does the VIM3 support M.2 NVMe SSDs?
Yes, it includes an M.2 Socket supporting single lane PCIe 2.0 for NVMe SSDs. - Can the VIM3 play 4K video?
It supports 4K UHD H.265 decoding at 75fps and multi-video decoding up to 4Kx2K@60fps. - What wireless connectivity options are available?
The device features 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 5 with 2x2 MIMO and Bluetooth 5.0. - Is the VIM3 compatible with VIM2 accessories?
Yes, it is designed with the same form factor as the VIM2 and VIM1 for existing accessory compatibility. - What video standards does the HDMI output support?
The HDMI 2.1 transmitter supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and HDCP 2.2. - How is the device powered?
Power supply ranges from 5V to 20V via a USB-C port or pogo pads.
