Single-board computers
Every hardware and software designer knows perfectly well that "time is money". Therefore, the time saved on the project is an additional profit. This is the reason why today’s electronics is based on ready-to-implement hardware modules, for example sub-GHz RF transceivers, WiFi or Bluetooth modules as well as sophisticated OEM devices intended to use in given areas of technology. This is also true for more advanced modules called SBC (single board computers). These tiny, but powerful devices are based on high performance processors, built-in RAM memories and even Flash memory chips and allow developers to run high level software applications under control of various operating systems – from Linux (for example Ubuntu, Debian or Raspbian) to Android and Windows (well known from “bigger” mobile devices and computers). One of the most important advantages of SBCs is availability of many expansion ports, usually called “GPIO” (general purpose input-output) and serial communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, I2S and sometimes more). In this category you’ll find many minicomputers suitable for different use cases.
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SBC minicomputers
Today, SBC minicomputers are many times more powerful than the fastest and largest computers in the world. These types of modules can effectively replace a regular desktop or laptop computer in basic applications. Most of them can be easily installed with an operating system (including Windows or Linux), and the devices also work with monitors, keyboards and other pointing devices . Due to their small size and good conditions for working with electronics (e.g. GPIO pins, I2C interfaces, SPI, UART, RS232 and many others), they are often used in various electronic and robotic projects. They provide comprehensive access to useful tools , such as a logic system for performing calculations and various tasks, built-in modules for WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet interfaces, RAM memory, SRAM, USB ports, microUSB, miniUSB, HDMI, microSD memory and universal GPIO pins , GPS modules, temperature and humidity sensors, touchpads and others .
What do we offer in the SBC minicomputer category?
Usually, the minicomputer comes with power supplies and all accessories needed for proper operation. We have solutions from manufacturers such as FriendlyARM , Banana Pi , Khadas , Odroid , Particle , Raspberry Pi , Pine64 , UPboard , LattePanda , Rock Pi , Seeedstudio , SparkFun , Asus , NXP , Pi Supply , MakeBlock , Numato Lab , Nvidia and BeagleBone . RAM operating memories, depending on the device model, are available in sizes from 8 kB to 4 GB (for example, the highest version of the latest Raspberry Pi 4 model). The microprocessors used are small but efficient units that often have many cores.
SBC minicomputers - FAQ
SBC minicomputers are a popular tool used by electronics engineers, roboticists, students and students of technical faculties. SBC minicomputers are characterized by high computing power and the ability to install popular operating systems such as Windows and Linux. Not only a keyboard, but also a monitor can be connected to the SBC minicomputer. The presence of popular communication interfaces (12C, SPI, GPIO and others) ensures universal use.
The use of SBC minicomputers includes not only electronics, but also robotics. A large amount of RAM additionally expands the possibilities of using single-board minicomputers. Microprocessors are characterized by compact sizes and high performance. Multiple cores provide high computing power.