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Particle's "Tachyon" is an SBC powered by the Qualcomm QCM6490 (Snapdragon 778G equivalent), condensing 5G connectivity, a 12TOPS NPU, and battery operation into a Raspberry Pi-sized board. With built-in antennas, it excels in field deployments, and its starting price of $249 makes it an attractive option.
As of December 31, 2025, Banana Pi has published official documentation for the Banana Pi BPI-R4 Lite. This router-oriented board features a MediaTek MT7987A SoC with 2.5GbE SFP, 2.5GbE WAN, and four 1GbE LAN ports. While Wi-Fi 7 and 5G can be added via expansion slots, the M.2 slot is not designed for NVMe and there are USB 3.0 simultaneous usage limitations—points worth noting before purchase.
Banana Pi has released product information for their AI-focused core module "Banana Pi BPI-SM9". Equipped with SOPHGO BM1688 and rated at up to 16 TOPS (INT8), the official documentation emphasizes video analytics applications such as decoding and analyzing multiple HD video streams. However, there are inconsistencies in official sources regarding power (5V/12V), dimensions, and GbE port count, so verify whether you are purchasing the module alone, IO board, or kit before ordering.
Boardcon Embedded Design has announced the Boardcon Compact3576, featuring the Rockchip RK3576. This modular design separates the SoM and baseboard, targeting mass production and derivative board development. However, at the time of writing, official page information was insufficient, so verifying power, boot, and expansion details before purchase is essential.
IBASE offers the IBR300, a 2.5-inch SBC powered by the NXP i.MX 93. It features dual GbE, locking 12-24V input, and fanless design rated for -40 to +85°C, all tailored for embedded device integration. However, some details like M.2 wiring specifications and boot procedures are not fully disclosed, so it is advisable to obtain datasheets or contact the manufacturer before adoption.
Radxa has published the product page and official documentation for the "Radxa Cubie A7Z." This ultra-compact SBC packs an Allwinner A733 (Cortex-A76×2 + Cortex-A55×6) and a 3 TOPS-class NPU into a 65×30mm form factor, complete with Wi-Fi 6 and Micro HDMI. However, wired LAN and M.2 require expansion, and PCIe is limited to Gen3 x1 via FPC, so checking whether it fits your use case beforehand is recommended.
Arduino announced the "Arduino UNO Q" on October 7, 2025. This UNO-form development board features a "dual-brain" architecture running Debian Linux on a Qualcomm Dragonwing QRB2210 while also supporting Arduino-compatible (Zephyr) development via an STM32U585. With a streamlined single USB-C port design, it can serve as an SBC, but note that a USB PD (Power Delivery) compatible dongle is required—there are some points to verify beforehand.
Radxa has published the "Radxa Dragon Q6A" on their official page and Product Brief (Rev 1.4, updated October 24, 2025). This industrial SBC packs Qualcomm QCS6490, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, 3 MIPI CSI ports, and M.2 2230 NVMe into an 85×56mm form factor. However, AI performance and cooling requirements depend on OS/SDK and implementation conditions, so checking the official Docs before deployment is recommended.
As of December 29, 2025, we could not find a dedicated product page or official documentation for the "Radxa NIO 5A" from Radxa official primary sources. This article organizes what we could verify about the NIO series positioning from primary sources, how to find purchase options through official distributor listings, and the checklist of unverified items from an SBC perspective.
ADLINK offers the 3.5-inch SBC "SBC35-ALN" as part of their SBC35 series lineup. Built around the Intel Processor N97 (12W), it features DDR5 SO-DIMM, NVMe (M.2 M-Key), and dual 1GbE (Intel i210IT) - a solid foundation for industrial edge applications. However, there are points to clarify before deployment, including memory limit discrepancies and expansion slot prerequisites.
FriendlyElec has released the NanoPi R76S. This ultra-compact SBC combines the Rockchip RK3576 with dual 2.5GbE, specifically designed for router and NAS applications. With a compact 58×58mm board featuring an easy WAN/LAN separation configuration, this is a compelling choice for those wanting to build an experimental home network router or lightweight NAS.
In July 2025, Canonical officially announced that ESWIN Computing's EBC77 Series now supports Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. This SBC features a 64-bit OoO RISC-V CPU and an in-house developed NPU, making the RISC-V + Ubuntu + AI combination a notable highlight. However, detailed specifications for I/O, power, and other aspects remain unconfirmed in official primary sources, so additional research is needed before deployment.