Summary of Novasom M7, M8 & M11 SBCs for Advanced Multimedia Applications
The Novasom M-line series comprises three single-board computers tailored for digital signage. The M11 features an Intel Apollo Lake x5 CPU and HW H265 decoder for heavy Full HD/UHD tasks on Windows 10. The M8 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor for Android or Windows 10 IoT entry-level needs. The M7 employs a Rockchip RK3328 to drive UHD displays while supporting Linux and Android. All models support Linux, offer industrial ruggedness, and the M7/M8 follow the RASPMOOD concept for Pi compatibility.
Parts used in the Novasom M-Line Project:
- Intel Apollo Lake x5 (6th generation Atom CPU)
- HW H265 decoder
- Dual power input system
- UPS manager with battery
- Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU
- Rockchip RK3328 (4X A53 processor)
- USB 3 & 2 interfaces
- HDMI interface
- Expansion pins on strip
- RASPMOOD mechanical design components
Novasom M11, based on the new Intel Apollo Lake x5, 6th generation of Atom CPU with Microsoft Windows 10 are designed for the typical digital signage applications that require heavy Full HD movies or UHD (4k) to be managed with high fluidity by specific heavy SW or, often, multiple displays.
These boards (with an HW H265 decoder on board) are rugged, practically cold while working, also in extended range temperature, and with a 10 years of availability, because we use only industrial components. Are equipped with our unique dual power input for redundancy and the UPS manager with battery, you can work 24/7 without any problem (a must with Windows based systems).
The market asks also for Android OS and Windows 10 IoT so we developed the Novasom M8 to respond to these “entry level” requirements, even the most severe, we have equipped the M-line entry level with the strongest Designed for Android performing CPU for graphics purposes on the market today (Qualcomm Snapdragon), and defined our SBC to become a small, easily integrated, low level, capable product.
Last but not least there Is the Novasom M7. It’s based on the Rockchip RK3328, a 4X A53 processor. This board can drive UHD (4k) displays, has USB 3&2, HDMI interface and supports Linux and Android OS.
All the M-Line boards support Linux OS.
The boards M7 and M8 are designed according their RASPMOOD concept. This means that dimensions, mechanical holes, expansion pin on strip, connector kind and position are similar to the famous Pi Family. But Raspmood is much more, it means also SW compatibility. You can run on our boards any specific SW made for the Pi3.
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- What CPU does the Novasom M11 use?
The Novasom M11 is based on the new Intel Apollo Lake x5, which is the 6th generation of Atom CPU. - Can the Novasom boards run multiple operating systems?
All M-Line boards support Linux OS, while the M11 supports Windows 10, the M8 supports Android and Windows 10 IoT, and the M7 supports Linux and Android. - How does the Novasom M11 handle high-resolution video?
The M11 includes an onboard HW H265 decoder designed to manage heavy Full HD movies or UHD (4k) content with high fluidity. - What is the RASPMOOD concept used in the M7 and M8?
RASPMOOD means dimensions, mechanical holes, expansion pins, and connector positions are similar to the Pi Family, ensuring SW compatibility with software made for the Pi3. - Does the Novasom M8 use a powerful graphics CPU?
Yes, the M8 is equipped with the strongest Designed for Android performing CPU for graphics purposes on the market today, which is the Qualcomm Snapdragon. - Are these boards suitable for 24/7 operation?
Yes, they feature unique dual power input for redundancy and a UPS manager with battery, allowing work 24/7 without problems. - What interface does the Novasom M7 support for display output?
The Novasom M7 has an HDMI interface that allows it to drive UHD (4k) displays. - What processor powers the Novasom M7?
The Novasom M7 is based on the Rockchip RK3328, a 4X A53 processor.
