Summary of NOVASOM LAUNCHES THE SBC-U1 IOT SBC BASED ON ESP32
Novasom's SBC-U1 and SBC-U1A are compact IoT single-board computers based on the ESP32 processor. Designed for low-power applications, these boards feature a dual-core Tensilica LX6 CPU, 384KB RAM, 4MB flash storage, and extensive connectivity including WiFi 4 and Bluetooth 4.1 LE. They operate within a wide temperature range (-40°C to 85°C) and run FreeRTOS, making them ideal for portable smart devices with optimized power consumption.
Parts used in the Novasom SBC-U1:
- Espressif Systems ESP32 dual core Tensilica LX6 processor
- 384KB RAM
- 4MB Flash memory
- Micro SD card slot
- 802.11 b/n/g WiFi (WiFi 4)
- Bluetooth 4.1 LE
- 24-pin 2.54mm pitch header
- 15 GPIO pins
- I2C interface
- SPI interface
- 2-channel 12-bit ADC
- 2-channel 10-bit DAC
- User LED
- RTC (Real-Time Clock)
- Battery charger circuit
Novasom – the SBC manufacturing company, is famous for its two set of product lines, the U-Line for low power IoT devices and M-Line for multimedia processing based applications. Their products are Intel and ARM processors based for different applications and operating systems. Their latest board in the market is the SBC-U1 which is based on the popular ESP32.
The SBC-U1 comes in two main variants. One with the name of Novasom SBC-U1, while the other with Novasom SBC-U1A. They both share almost 100% of the features, processor is a dual-core Tensilica LX6 with speed of 240 MHz and RAM of 384 KBs. It comes along with 4GB flash data storage memory and SD card support of up to 32GB. In terms of connectivity, 802.11 b/n/g WiFi (WiFi 4) and Bluetooth 4.1 LE are available which are aligned with modern versions installed in such products.
With a broad spectrum of temperature stability, it has a good design to be kept in the long run. Temperature range is between -40 to 85C, with such, there is nothing to be worryabout.
Just like other ESP32 based boards, these boards are designed for IoT and Smart devices applications. Power and battery supply are also well optimized according to standards. 5V input, with 0.9 W active consumption is not that much to be worried about. Still, on standby, its consumption lowers down to 0.75mW.
SBC-U1/SBC-U1A Board Specifications:
- SoC – Espressif Systems ESP32 dual core Tensilica LX6 processor @ 240 MHz, 384KB RAM
- Storage – 4MB flash, micro SD card slot up to 32GB
- Connectivity – 802.11 b/n/g WiFi 4, Bluetooth 4.1 LE
- I/Os – 24-pin 2.54mm pitch header with up to 15 GPIO @ 3.3V, I2C, SPI, 2-ch 12-bit ADC, 2-ch 10-bit DAC, 2x protected inputs up to 30V
- Misc – User LED, RTC
- Power Supply
- 5V inversion polarity protected
- Battery support with a charger circuit
- Consumption – 0.9W operating, 0.75mW in standby
- Dimensions – 37.5 x 31 mm
- Temperature Range – -40 to 85°C
The company claims that its processor is the smallest in size. Adding to it, the functionality it holds compete many big sized boards. In a system of slim design and the general trend for portability, these devices can easily be applied in several domains. The board runs FreeRTOS real-time operating system.
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What is the processor speed of the Novasom SBC-U1?
The board uses a dual-core Tensilica LX6 processor running at 240 MHz. -
Does the SBC-U1 support external storage expansion?
Yes, it includes a micro SD card slot that supports cards up to 32GB. -
How much power does the board consume during operation?
The active consumption is 0.9W, while standby consumption drops to 0.75mW. -
What operating system runs on the SBC-U1?
The board runs the FreeRTOS real-time operating system. -
Can the device operate in extreme temperatures?
Yes, it has a temperature stability range between -40°C and 85°C. -
What types of connectivity are available on the board?
It features 802.11 b/n/g WiFi 4 and Bluetooth 4.1 LE. -
Is there battery support included in the design?
Yes, the board includes battery support with a dedicated charger circuit. -
What input voltage does the board require?
The board requires a 5V input which is polarity protected.
