96Boards

What is 96boards?

96Boards is a specification for open hardware platforms based on ARM architecture, created by Linaro. Its aims to simplify the process of developing and prototyping for embedded systems by providing a common standard that can be adopted by a variety of hardware manufacturers and software developers. Here are some key points about 96Boards:

• Multiple Versions: It comes in various versions including Consumer Edition (CE), Enterprise Edition (EE), IoT Edition (IE), and System-on-Module (SoM) to cater to different application scenarios and requirements.
• Processor Support: Supports ARM architecture 32-bit and 64-bit Cortex-A series processors.
• Hardware Specifications: It defines the physical dimensions of the development board, interface types (such as UART, I2C, GPIO, I2S, SD, SPI, USB), and optional interfaces (such as HDMI, MIPI, LVDS), etc.
• Software Support: Supports the latest Linux or Android operating systems maintained by Linaro and the open-source community, offering rich software resources and long-term support.
• Community and Documentation: 96Boards provides detailed documentation, guides, and an active community to support users with resources.
• Application Areas: Suitable for various applications in embedded systems and IoT devices such as smart homes, smart manufacturing, healthcare, automotive systems, and robotics.

By providing a unified software and hardware development platform, 96Boards promotes the growth of the ARM ecosystem, helping companies and developers accelerate time to market and reduce maintenance costs for their products.