Orange Pi 4A SBC: Powered by Allwinner T527 with Mali-G57 GPU and 2 TOPS NPU

The OrangePi 4A is a cost-effective single-board computer (SBC) designed for industrial applications. It is equipped with the Allwinner T527 octa-core Cortex-A55 processor clocked at 1.8GHz, a HiFi4 DSP, and a multi-core E906 RISC-V processor running at 200MHz. The board also features a 2TOPS NPU for AI acceleration, enabling efficient performance in machine learning tasks.

For video processing, the OrangePi 4A supports H.265 and H.264 video decoding at 4K@60fps and H.264 encoding at 4K@25fps. Memory configurations include 2GB or 4GB of LPDDR4/4X RAM, with multiple storage options such as 128/256Mbit SPI NOR flash for the bootloader, an eMMC socket supporting up to 128GB modules, an M.2 NVMe SSD socket, and a microSD card slot.

Connectivity options include Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe 2.0, USB 2.0, MIPI-CSI, MIPI-DSI, and a 40-pin GPIO expansion header. The SBC is compatible with Ubuntu, Debian, and Android 13, making it suitable for diverse industrial and embedded computing needs.

The Orange Pi 4A is a Single Board Computer (SBC) designed with extensive connectivity and expansion options. It includes four USB 2.0 host ports, three display interfaces (HDMI, MIPI DSI, and eDP), and two camera interfaces. The board also features a 40-pin GPIO header compatible with the Raspberry Pi standard, supporting flexible peripheral integration.

For storage and expansion, the Orange Pi 4A provides an M.2 2280 socket for NVMe SSDs and an eMMC socket for detachable eMMC modules. It supports MIPI HD camera inputs, making it suitable for machine vision applications. While the eMMC socket allows for faster storage, high-speed SD cards are adequate for most use cases.

This SBC is ideal for industrial control systems, commercial robotics, intelligent displays, edge computing, retail payment systems, educational tools, and vehicle terminals. It ensures reliable performance with precise control and real-time processing capabilities for demanding applications.

Orange Pi 4A SBC specifications:

•  SoC: Allwinner T527
• CPU:
  • Octa-core ARM Cortex-A55 @ up to 1.8GHz (four cores) and up to 1.42 GHz (four cores)
  • XuanTie E906 RISC-V core @ 200MHz
• GPU: ARM Mali-G57 MC1
• VPU: H.265 4Kp60 decoding, H.264 4Kp60 decoding, H.264 4Kp25 encoding
• AI accelerator: 2 TOPS NPU
• Audio DSP: HIFI4 @ 600MHz
• System Memory: 2GB or 4GB LPDDR4/4X DIMM
• Storage
  • 128Mb SPI flash by default, optional for 256Mb
  • Optional eMMC socket for modules with 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB capacity
  • M.2 M-Key (PCIe 2.0) socket for NVMe SSD
  • MicroSD card slot: supports up to 128GB
• Video Output
  • HDMI 2.0 up to 4K @60fps
  • 4-lane MIPI-DSI connector
  • eDP 1.3 connector
• Audio
  • 3.5mm headphone jack audio input/output
  • Digital audio output via HDMI
• Camera
  • 2-lane MIPI-CSI camera interface
  • 4-lane MIPI-CSI camera interface
• Networking
  • Gigabit Ethernet port
  • Wi-Fi 5.0 and Bluetooth 5.0, BLE via Ampak AP6256 module
• USB
  • 4x USB Type-A 2.0 ports including one (top left) used for firmware flashing
  • 4-pin header (unpopulated) with USB 2.0
• Debugging: 3-pin serial debug header
• Expansion
  • 40-pin color-coded Raspberry Pi-compatible GPIO header with GPIO, UART, I2C, SPI, PWM
  • 4-pin ADC connector for 2x ADC up to 1.8V input
• Misc
  • Boot, Reset, Power buttons
  • Power LED
  • 2Pin spare battery connector (Pitch=1.27mm)
• Power supply
  • 5V/5A DC input via USB Type-C port
  • 2-pin 5V output header
• Dimensions: 89 mm x 56 mm x 1.6 mm
• Weight: 52 grams

The Orange Pi 4A, powered by the Allwinner T527 processor, features advanced heat dissipation and efficient power management for reliable operation in demanding environments, including automotive applications. Its Mali-G57 GPU, based on ARM’s Valhall architecture, delivers improved 3D graphics, multi-screen support, and enhanced machine learning performance.

Equipped with a 2 TOPS Neural Processing Unit (NPU), the board efficiently handles AI and machine learning tasks, making it ideal for applications like gaming, multimedia, and real-time processing in industrial and automotive settings.

The Orange Pi 4A is priced at $35 for the 2GB RAM model and $40 for the 4GB RAM version on AliExpress. On Amazon, the 2GB and 4GB variants are listed at $46.99 and $52.99, respectively. For additional details, refer to the official product page.

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