Summary of SOLIDRUN HUMMINGBOARD SBC GETS A BOOST OF CAN AND SERIAL PORTS
SolidRun introduced the HummingBoard CBi, an industrial SBC designed for harsh environments. Unlike the maker-focused Edge model, the CBi features a metal enclosure, CAN bus, RS485, and MIPI-DSI interfaces. It utilizes NXP i.MX6 MicroSOM modules with dual or quad-core options running various Linux distributions. The board supports wide temperature ranges (-40°C to 85°C) and offers extensive connectivity including USB, WiFi/Bluetooth, M.2, and mini-PCIe slots.
Parts used in the HummingBoard CBi:
- NXP i.MX6 MicroSOM module
- Cortex-A9 Cores (Dual or Quad-core)
- Generic metal enclosure
- CAN bus connector
- RS485 connector
- MIPI-DSI interface
- LVDS interface
- MIPI-CSI interface
- RTC (Real-Time Clock)
- WiFi/Bluetooth module
- mini-PCIe slot with SIM slot
- M.2 storage slot
- eMMC storage (8GB)
- microSD slot
- USB 2.0 ports (4x)
SolidRun has released a new board to their HummingBoard style family called the HummingBoard CBi. SolidRunwho specialize in a wide variety of embedded systems and network solutions which are mostly based around ARM and x86 Architecture SBCs, SOMs and Industrial mini PCs, has launched the HummingBoard CBi – an Industrial SBC – different from the previous HummingBoard Edge SBC which was more of a maker/hacker’s board.
The new HummingBoard CBi is a robust embedded industrial SBC with CAN bus & RS485 connectors, and it’s tailor-made for industrial applications. It is a spin-off of its earlier HummingBoard Edge SBC and it swaps out the HDMI port with a more industrial-proof MIPI-DSI in a sandwich-style board. It also comes with a generic metal enclosure for housing the new SBC.
Just like it’s predecessor, the HummingBoard CBi SBC runs Linux using the same MicroSOM modules on NXP i.MX6with an option for dual or quad-core 1.2GHz Cortex-A9 Cores. Additional, the device enclosure can support temperature range between -40 to 85°C making it ideal for the industrial environment. Regarding OS, it supports different Linux builds from Debian, Yocto Project, BuildRoot, to OpenWrt stacks, and possibly other similar builds.
As expected the Quad Core version costs higher than the Dual Core version. Prices are, $255 for the quad-core modelwith 2GB RAM and $189 for the dual-core model with 1GB RAM.
Like the Edge, the CBi offers similar features if not the same set of features. It provides 4x USB 2.0 ports, 8GB eMMC, a microSD slot, a WiFi/Bluetooth module, a mini-PCIe slot with SIM slot, as well as a storage-ready M.2 slot. Other features include LVDS, MIPI-DSI, and MIPI-CSI interfaces, as well as an RTC and a wide power input range 7-36V.
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- What is the primary difference between the HummingBoard CBi and the Edge?
The CBi swaps the HDMI port for an industrial-proof MIPI-DSI and includes a generic metal enclosure. - Can the HummingBoard CBi operate in extreme temperatures?
Yes, the device enclosure supports a temperature range between -40 to 85°C. - Which processors are used in the HummingBoard CBi?
It uses NXP i.MX6 MicroSOM modules with dual or quad-core 1.2GHz Cortex-A9 Cores. - How much does the quad-core model of the HummingBoard CBi cost?
The quad-core model with 2GB RAM costs $255. - Does the HummingBoard CBi support multiple Linux distributions?
Yes, it supports Debian, Yocto Project, BuildRoot, OpenWrt stacks, and similar builds. - What serial communication connectors are included on the board?
The board includes CAN bus and RS485 connectors. - What is the power input range for the HummingBoard CBi?
The device accepts a wide power input range of 7-36V. - Does the HummingBoard CBi have wireless connectivity options?
Yes, it comes with a WiFi/Bluetooth module.
