Summary of SOLIDRUN HUMMINGBOARD SBC GETS A BOOST OF CAN AND SERIAL PORTS
SolidRun introduced the HummingBoard CBi, an industrial SBC based on NXP i.MX6 MicroSOM modules. Unlike the maker-focused Edge model, the CBi features a robust metal enclosure supporting -40°C to 85°C temperatures and swaps HDMI for MIPI-DSI. It includes CAN bus and RS485 ports, wide power input (7-36V), and supports various Linux distributions. The board is available in dual-core or quad-core configurations with varying RAM sizes.
Parts used in the HummingBoard CBi:
- NXP i.MX6 MicroSOM modules
- Cortex-A9 Cores (Dual or Quad-core 1.2GHz)
- Metal enclosure
- CAN bus terminal connectors
- RS485 terminal connectors
- MIPI-DSI interface
- LVDs interface
- MIPI-CSI interface
- WiFi/Bluetooth module
- Mini-PCIe slot with SIM slot
- M.2 storage slot
- eMMC storage (8GB)
- microSD slot
- USB 2.0 ports (4x)
- RTC module
- Configurable push button
- Status LEDs
SolidRun has released a new board to their HummingBoard style family called the HummingBoard CBi. SolidRun who specialize in a wide variety of embedded systems and network solutions which are mostly based around ARM and x86 Architecture SBCs, SOMs and Industrial mini PCs, has launched the HummingBoard CBi – an Industrial SBC – different from the previous HummingBoard EdgeSBC which was more of a maker/hacker’s board.
The new HummingBoard CBi is a robust embedded industrial SBC with CAN bus & RS485 connectors, and it’s tailor-made for industrial applications. It is a spin-off of its earlier HummingBoard Edge SBC and it swaps out the HDMI port with a more industrial-proof MIPI-DSI in a sandwich-style board. It also comes with a generic metal enclosure for housing the new SBC.
Just like it’s predecessor, the HummingBoard CBi SBC runs Linux using the same MicroSOM modules on NXP i.MX6 with an option for dual or quad-core 1.2GHz Cortex-A9 Cores. Additional, the device enclosure can support temperature range between -40 to 85°C making it ideal for the industrial environment. Regarding OS, it supports different Linux builds from Debian, Yocto Project, BuildRoot, to OpenWrt stacks, and possibly other similar builds.
As expected the Quad Core version costs higher than the Dual Core version. Prices are, $255 for the quad-core model with 2GB RAM and $189 for the dual-core model with 1GB RAM.
Like the Edge, the CBi offers similar features if not the same set of features. It provides 4x USB 2.0 ports, 8GB eMMC, a microSD slot, a WiFi/Bluetooth module, a mini-PCIe slot with SIM slot, as well as a storage-ready M.2 slot. Other features include LVDS, MIPI-DSI, and MIPI-CSI interfaces, as well as an RTC and a wide power input range 7-36V.
The significant difference with the Edge is the addition of CAN and RS485 ports via terminal connectors, an increase in RAM and a configurable push button and LEDs.
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- What architecture does the HummingBoard CBi use?
The board uses NXP i.MX6 architecture with ARM Cortex-A9 Cores. - How does the HummingBoard CBi differ from the Edge model?
The CBi replaces the HDMI port with MIPI-DSI and adds CAN and RS485 ports via terminal connectors. - What operating systems are supported by the device?
It supports Debian, Yocto Project, BuildRoot, OpenWrt stacks, and other similar Linux builds. - Can the device operate in extreme temperatures?
Yes, the generic metal enclosure supports a temperature range between -40 to 85 degrees Celsius. - Does the board include wireless connectivity options?
Yes, it comes with a WiFi Bluetooth module and a mini-PCIe slot that includes a SIM slot. - What is the price difference between the core versions?
The quad-core model costs $255 while the dual-core model costs $189. - What power input range does the HummingBoard CBi accept?
The device accepts a wide power input range of 7 to 36 volts. - Is there onboard flash memory included?
Yes, the board provides 8GB of eMMC storage along with a microSD slot.
