URVE Board A55: A Rockchip RK3566-Powered Linux Computer for Industrial and IoT Applications

The URVE Board A55 is a robust, high-performance Arm-based single-board computer built for continuous operation in demanding environments. Its design is well-suited for industrial automation, IoT, robotics, and multimedia content display, ensuring 24/7/365 reliability.

At the heart of the URVE Board A55 is the Rockchip RK3566 System-on-Chip, featuring a Quad-Core Cortex-A55 processor running at 1.8 GHz. Paired with 2GB of DDR3 RAM and 8GB of eMMC storage, the board provides solid computing power for a variety of applications. The ARM Mali-G52-2EE GPU enhances its graphics capabilities, offering support for OpenGL, Vulkan, and OpenCL, making it adept at handling graphics-intensive tasks.

The board features versatile audio and display outputs, including an HDMI 2.0a port, LVDS/eDP/MIPI interface, TOSLINK optical audio, and a 3.5 mm audio jack, providing a wide range of connectivity options for multimedia use cases. The accompanying carrier board adds even more functionality, including Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports, UART, ADC, RS485 pinouts, as well as options for external storage via SATA and microSD slots. An edge connector expands potential applications with support for RS232, GPIO, I2S, and SPI interfaces.

Designed for durability in harsh conditions, the URVE Board A55 uses passive cooling, with no moving parts, making it vibration-resistant. A built-in real-time clock (RTC) backup battery ensures accurate timekeeping even during power outages. The board’s compatibility with Docker allows for simplified software development through containerization, making it ideal for deploying applications across various environments. It supports multiple Linux distributions, including Debian 11, Android 12, and URVE Linux (Buildroot), providing flexibility for different development needs.

Additionally, the URVE Board A55 supports an expansion module based on the RP2040 microcontroller, which adds Wi-Fi (802.11bgn 2.4GHz) and Bluetooth (2.1/4.2) connectivity, along with pinouts for sensors like temperature, humidity, CO2, and PIR. This compact 41 x 70 mm module also supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) and 24V DC input, expanding the board’s usability in various IoT applications.

Key Specifications:

• Processor: Rockchip RK3566 Quad-Core Cortex-A55, 1.8GHz
• Memory/Storage: 2GB DDR3, 8GB eMMC, MicroSD slot
• Graphics: ARM Mali-G52-2EE GPU
• Audio/Display:
  • 1x HDMI 2.0a
  • LVDS/eDP/MIPI interface
  • TOSLINK optical audio
  • 3.5 mm audio jack
• Connectivity: 1x GbE LAN port, SATA support, 1x USB 2.0 OTG, 1x USB 3.0
• Expansion: RS485, UART, ADC, RS232, GPIO, I2S, SPI via edge connector
• Camera: MIPI CSI interface
• Power: 12V DC input, PoE support, RTC backup battery
• Mechanical Dimensions: 135 x 90 mm (without module), 176 x 90 mm (with module)

The company has not yet released pricing or availability information for the URVE Board A55, but the product page is available for reference.

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