ASUS IoT Announces Tinker Board 3N Series for Industrial IoT
ASUS IoT, a leading global AIoT solution provider, has introduced the Tinker Board 3N series, a versatile single-board computer (SBC) based on Arm architecture. This SBC offers easy system integration, broad adaptability, and superb expandability, making it an ideal choice for the emerging Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) era.
The Tinker Board 3N series is a compact SBC with rich I/O and supports Linux Debian, Yocto, and Android operating systems. It provides developers and system integrators with a premium option for their diverse IIoT projects. The optimized thermal design simplifies the deployment of embedded applications, ensuring efficient operation in demanding environments. With its durable and reliable design, the Tinker Board 3N offers enhanced computing performance, low power consumption, and a wide range of interfaces, making it suitable for smart manufacturing applications that power the IoT revolution.
Versatile Performance and Advanced Graphics Processing
The Tinker Board 3N is equipped with a 64-bit, quad-core Arm Rockchip RK3568 processor to deliver the power and versatility required by IIoT applications. Built on the Arm v8 architecture, this processor provides remarkable GPU performance for seamless graphics processing with low power consumption. In-house tests have shown that the Tinker Board 3N offers up to 17% higher GPU performance and up to a 31% increase in total UX score, making it excel in IoT gateway, human-machine interfacing (HMI), and factory automation.
Robust and Resilient Thermal Design
In addition to its computing performance, the Tinker Board 3N incorporates mechanical design enhancements to facilitate embedded application use with flexibility. It features a low-profile pushpin heatsink and SoC placement on the back side for added strength and ease of installation. Its compact size allows for space-constrained deployment and flexible system integration. It is also designed to operate smoothly in harsh industrial environments, with an impressive operating temperature range of -40 to 85°C.
Enhanced Connectivity for Diverse Applications
The Tinker Board 3N-series devices come with PoE, LVDS, COM, and CAN bus interfaces, as well as M.2 E and M.2 B slots for WiFi and 4G/5G expansion modules. The onboard LVDS supports FHD output via dual channels, making it suitable for multiple display solutions. The embedded COM headers and CAN bus can be utilized in diverse applications, such as controllers and robotic arms, expanding the board's usability. The Tinker Board 3N series is perfectly suited for industrial automation and smart factory environments, offering enhanced computing performance, expandability, and cost-effectiveness.
Support for the Latest Operating Systems
The Tinker Board 3N supports a variety of the latest operating system platforms, including Linux Debian, Yocto, and Android. It also supports firmware over the air (FOTA) for both Android and Linux, ensuring regular software updates and system maintenance for optimal performance.
Tinker Board 3N Series Options
The Tinker Board 3N series is available in three flavors: Tinker Board 3N PLUS, Tinker Board 3N, and Tinker Board 3N LITE. These options cater to diverse project requirements.
