ARM Single Board Computer Preloaded With Android 6.0 With Gigabit Ethernet And Mini-PCIe Slot

AAEON, a developer of Industry 4.0 computing solutions, relaunched their RICO-3288, a lightweight single board computer designed expressly to consolidate Linux and Android systems. This new version of the RICO-3288 has been upgraded to provide better performance than its former model, and is built to address recent technical advances such as sunlight readable monitors and IoT-powered displays.

Powered by the Rockchip RK3288 ARM A17 quad-core processor, the RICO-3288 is designed to provide secure configuration, and supports 2GB DDR3L, offering quad-core processing and throughput from a form factor with standardized mounting points.

Aggregating an wide array of connectivity options, the RICO-3288 is preloaded with WiFi/BT, Micro USB OTG and SD expansion slots, supplemented with I/O connection to link daughter boards for agility and networking. Easier customization for this model is facilitated with Android 6.0 which provides an SDK, enabling real-time telemetry and edge analytics.

Features

• Rockchip RK3288 ARM Cortex™-A17 Quad-core 1.6GHz
• Onboard DDR3L Memory 2 GB
• Onboard eMMC 16 GB
• MicroSD Slot up to 64 GB
• Gigabit Ethernet x 1
• 18/24-bit Dual-Channel LVDS, eDP and HDMI
• RS-232 x 1, RS-232/422/485 x 1
• USB2.0 x 3, USB OTG x 1, Mini-PCIe x 1 (for 3G/4G module)
• Optional 7.4V Battery Power Input
• Optional high accuracy GPS module

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