Summary
The article discusses the Idea3399, a new single board computer (SBC) from Boardcon powered by the Rockchip RK3399 processor. Unlike its predecessor, the EM3399, the Idea3399 uses the CM3399 system-on-module with castellated holes. It features a baseboard with an M.2 NVMe SSD slot, mPCIe socket for 4G LTE, multiple video outputs, audio interfaces, and extensive connectivity options including WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, and optional cellular modem. It supports Android 7.1.2 and targets AIoT applications such as interactive devices and robotics.Parts used in the Idea3399 SBC:
- Rockchip RK3399 SoC
- CM3399 System-on-Module (SoM) with 4GB LPDDR4 RAM and 8GB eMMC flash
- M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slot
- microSD card slot
- Mini DisplayPort
- HDMI 2.0 port
- MIPI DSI and CSI interfaces
- Realtek ALC5651 Audio CODEC
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- 14-pin microphone array header
- Gigabit Ethernet (RTL8211E)
- Dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi 5
- Bluetooth 4.1
- Optional 3G/4G LTE mPCIe card and SIM card slot
- USB 2.0 host port
- Two USB 3.0 Type-C ports
- UART connectors (multiple)
- 8-pin SPI expansion header
- IR receiver
- Recovery, power, and reset buttons
- CR1220 battery for RTC
- Power inputs: DC 5V/3A or 3.6V~12.8V Li-Ion battery, 5-pin and PoE power headers
A few years back, Boardcon introduced EM3399 single board computer powered by a Rockchip RK3399 processor through the company’s PICO3399 SO-DIMM system-on-module.
They’ve now designed another RK3399 based SBC , the Idea3399 – comprised of a baseboard and module, but instead of re-using the SO-DIMM module, CM3399 system-on-module with castellated holes was used instead. The new board comes with many of the same features as their first board but adds an M.2 NVMe SSD slot and mPCIe socket for 4G LTE modem on the back of the board.
CM3399 SoM
Key Features And Specifications:
- SoC – Rockchip RK3399 dual Cortex-A72 @ 1.8GHz + quad Cortex-A53 @ 1.4GHz
- System Memory – 4GB LPDDR4
- Storage – 8GB eMMC flash
- 202 castellated pin (1.3mm pitch) with USB2.0 host, USB3.0 host, USB OTG, UART, MIPI, Ethernet, SPI, HDMI out, I2C, I2S, PCI Express, SDIO, SD/MMC, eDP, Camera, PWM, ADC IN, etc…
- Power – Supply Voltage: 5V; RK808 PMU
- Dimensions – 55 x 50mm (8 Layers, complying with EMS/EMI)
The module comes with Android 7.1.2 preinstalled and targets AIoT applications such as intelligent interactive devices, personal computers, and robots. The Android BSP is based on Linux 4.4.126 and the cross-compilation toolchain runs on Ubuntu 16.04.
Idea3399 SBC
Idea3399 SBC Specifications:
- SoM – CM3399 module described above
- Storage – MicroSD card slot, M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slot
- Video Output / Display I/F
- 1x mini Display Port
- 1x HDMI 2.0 port up to 4Kp60
- Up to 2x MIPI DSI interface for LCD (1x multiplexed with MIPI CSI)
- Audio – Realtek ALC5651 Audio CODEC, 3.5mm jack for headphone, 14-pin header for MIC Array, digital audio via HDMI
- Camera – Up to 2x MIPI CSI interface for 13MP camera (1x multiplexed with MIPI DSI); Optional OV13850 camera sensor (13MP)
- Connectivity
- Gigabit Ethernet (RTL8211E)
- Dual-band (2.4GHz/5GHz) 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 4.1
- Optional 3G/4G LTE mPCIe card + SIM card slot
- USB – 1x USB2.0 host port, 2x USB 3.0 Type-C ports
- Serial
- 4-wire UART1 (Multiplexed signal with Ethernet), 1x 8pin connector
- 3-pin debug UART2
- 4-wire UART3 (Multiplexed signal with Ethernet), 1x 4pin connector
- Expansion Headers – 8-pin for SPI
- Misc – IR receiver; recovery, power and reset buttons; CR1220 battery for RTC
- Power Supply – DC 5V/3A or 3.6V~12.8V Li-Ion battery; 2x 5-pin power header; 2×4-pin PoE header
- Dimensions – 135mm x 90mm
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