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Apr 17, 2024

Asus is aiming at industrial IoT with 64bit quad-core Arm single-board computer.

Called Tinker Board 3N, it is built around a Rockchip RK3568 processor (4x Cortex-A55 , v8 architecture) and Asus describes it as ‘NUC-sized’ and 4 x 4inch and 100 x 100mm – exact dimensions have eluded Electronics Weekly so far.

Linux Debian, Yocto and Android operating systems, as well as firmware-over-the-air for Android and Linux, are supported and “its optimised thermal design simplifies deployment of embedded applications, ensuring operation in demanding environments”, said the company, which specifies it over -40 to 85°C.

LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X memory is supported and a Mali-G52 GPU provides graphics through 1x HDMI, 1x LVDS dual-link and 1x eDisplayPort for multiple displays.

Interfaces include PoE, COM and CAN, and there are M.2 E and M.2 B slots for WiFi 5/6 and 4G/5G expansion, and a nano-SIM slot.

As well as the Poe (power-over-Ethernet) connections (which requires an additional module), power can be applied between 12 and 24V through a 5.5/2.5 mm barrel jack.

“It features a low-profile push-pin heatsink and SoC placement on the back side for added strength and ease of installation,” said Asus.

There are three models: 3N, 3N Plus and 3N Lite – Electronics Weekly has requested further details.

Applications are foreseen in IoT gateways, human-machine interfaces and factory automation.

Find some Tinker Board 3N information here – the company website does not seem to have caught up with this model at the time of writing.