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Intel has announced that it has granted a non-exclusive licence to ASUS to develop and sell 10th to 13th generation NUC Mini PCs. This means that ASUS will be able to manufacture and sell new models of NUC Mini-PCs, as well as support current models.
«Our NUC systems product team delivered unique products that spurred innovation in the ultra-small form factor market. As we pivot our strategy to enable ecosystem partners to continue NUC systems product innovation and growth, our priority is to ensure a smooth transition for our customers and partners. I am looking forward to ASUS continuing to deliver exceptional products and supporting our NUC systems customers.»,Sam Gao, Intel vice president and general manager of Intel Client Platform Solutions
NUC mini PCs are compact and powerful devices that are ideal for a variety of uses, including work, entertainment and gaming. They are popular with users looking for a small, lightweight computer that they can easily carry with them.
Intel’s decision to license its NUC line of business to ASUS is good news for NUC mini PC users. ASUS is a trusted manufacturer with a long history of developing and selling mini PCs. ASUS is expected to continue to innovate in design and development and deliver products that are even better than current models.
In addition to the licence to develop and sell NUC mini PCs, ASUS has also announced the creation of a new business unit called ASUS NUC BU. This business unit will focus on the development and sale of NUC mini PCs, and will be headed by Joe Hsieh, chief operating officer of ASUS.
«Thank you, Intel, for your confidence in us to take the NUC systems product line forward. I am confident that this collaboration will enhance and accelerate our vision for the mini PC – greatly expanding our footprint in areas such as AI and AIoT, we are committed to ensuring the excellent support and service that NUC systems customers expect.». Joe Hsieh, ASUS chief operating officer
ASUS’ decision to create a new business unit for NUC Mini PCs is a sign of its commitment to this market. ASUS is determined to offer users the best NUC Mini PCs on the market, and is working to develop new models that are even more powerful and versatile than the current ones.
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ASUS IoT has added two new members to the Tinker board family with the SBC (Single Board Computer) Tinker V and Tinker Board 3N powered by the Renesas RZ/Five single-core RISC-V SoC and quad-core Arm Cortex-A55 processor. Rockchip RK3568 , respectively.
ASUS Tinker V is the first SBC with a 64-bit RISC-V processor.
It has 1 Gbyte of DDR4 memory, a microSD card slot for storage, and optional support for a 16 GB eMMC module and SPI flash.
ASUS Tinker V is ideal for industrial IoT applications, specially designed to run Debian Linux and Yocto. With an ultra-compact size, it offers high power, full functionality and great connectivity, making it a perfect choice for a wide range of industrial IoT applications.
The 100 x 100mm board incorporates the Rockchip RK3568 , which integrates four ARM Cortex-A55 cores and a Mali-G52 GPU . LPDDR4X RAM memory, with 2 GB, 4 GB or 8 GB available in dual channel.
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Tinker Board is a Single Board Computer (SBC) in an ultra-small form factor that offers class-leading performance while leveraging outstanding mechanical compatibility. The Tinker Board offers creators and developers a reliable and extremely capable platform for building and tinkering their ideas into reality.
With its powerful and modern quad-core ARM-based processor — the Rockchip RK3288 — Tinker Board offers significantly improved performance versus other popular SBC boards. To provide the flexibility needed for different builds and projects, Tinker Board features 2GB of LPDDR3 dual-channel memory. Tinker Board is also equipped with an SD 3.0 interface that offers significantly faster read and write speeds to expandable microSD cards used for the OS, applications and file storage.
Featuring a powerful and energy efficient design, the Tinker board supports the next generation of graphics and GPU Compute API. Powered by the ARM-based Mali T764 GPU, its GPU enables a wide range of uses, including high-quality media playback, gaming, computer vision, gesture recognition, image processing and stabilization, photography, and much more. Multimedia enthusiasts will appreciate the H.264 video and audio encoders and H.265 compatibility, including HD and UHD* video.
This is an improvement in key areas that many SBC cards lack, Tinker is equipped with an HD codec that supports up to 192kHz/24-bit audio. The audio jack can support both audio and microphone output, without an extension module.
The Tinker Board features standard connectivity options, including a 40-pin GPIO interface that allows connection to a range of inputs from buttons, switches, sensors, LEDs, and more. Tinker Board is equipped with a DSI MIPI connection for displays and touch panels. The secondary CSI MIPI connection is for connection to compatible cameras that enable computer vision, and much more.
Tinker Board also features Gbit LAN for Internet and network connectivity. A dedicated bus resource designed for the LAN port ensures consistent Ethernet performance. The integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth controller on the Tinker Board is protected with a metal cover to ensure minimal interference and better radio performance. An integrated IPEX antenna connector allows for easy antenna replacement or upgrades.
Tinker Board also features a full-size HDMI output that avoids the use of adapters. Plus, it includes four USB 2.0 or 3.2 ports for extensive peripheral and accessory connectivity.
Creators will appreciate the visibility and clarity of the GPIO connector enhancements as they are color segmented for quick and easy recognition.
The Tinker Board’s PCB, dimensions, and topology meet a standard that makes it compatible with a multitude of chassis and accessories. The built-in MIPI headers also have colored tabs.
Tinker Board includes a heat sink, which helps to better work under heavy load or in hot environment.
A Debian-based distribution ensures a smooth and functional experience, right out of the box. Whether you’re browsing the web, watching videos, or writing scripts, TinkerOS is a great starting point for your next project or build.
Furthermore, TinkerOS has been carefully designed to be extremely lightweight and responsive. Running on top of Debian 10 is an LXDE desktop environment. This GUI is specifically optimized for SBC. It also features Plug & Play NTFS support that allows easy access to Windows-based flash drives and external hard drives. The included web browser has also been carefully selected and optimized. It is based on Chromium and enables speed and stability along with various extensions. The ASUS team has helped enable browser hardware acceleration, which enables better web and video playback, including HD resolutions on YouTube.
TinkerOS also includes a number of popular apps that allow for easy programming and development. These include IDLE/Python as well as Squeak/Scratch.
Alongside TinkerOS and their Debian Linux Tinker Board offering they also support the Android operating system . This enables completely different usage scenarios ranging from media playback, gaming, and much more.
Tinker board is also working closely with a wide range of popular apps to enable support and optimize functionality.
