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FORTEC Integrated announced the 3.5-inch SBC "SBCPRO-X51" with Intel Atom x7211RE (Amston Lake). It supports adding USB-C one-cable output or V-by-One via M.2 expansion modules. With dual 2.5GbE and wide temp support, it hits the spot for HMI, signage, and edge gateways.
LUCKFOX released the "Luckfox Aura". Powered by RV1126B with 3TOPS NPU and Dual MIPI CSI inputs, it's a small Linux SBC dedicated to edge AI vision. With Wi-Fi 6 and PoE support, it's perfect for surveillance, object detection, and robotics.
On Nov 25, 2025, FORTEC Integrated announced the SBCPRO-X51, a 3.5-inch SBC powered by Intel Atom x7211RE (Amston Lake). Its standout feature is the flexible M.2 expansion module for adding USB-C DisplayPort or V-by-One connectivity.
The AAEON PICO-TWL4 Rev.B is a Pico-ITX board offering a choice between Intel Processor N150 (6W) or Core 3 Processor N355 (15W). It features dual LAN (2.5GbE + GbE), mSATA + SATA storage, and +12V Phoenix terminal block power input—designed for industrial edge devices.
AAEON has announced the "de next-RAP8", an embedded x86 SBC featuring 13th Gen Intel Core (up to 15W) and LPDDR5x 16GB packed into an 86×55mm ultra-compact board. It includes dual LAN with 2.5GbE and GbE, SATA/NVMe storage, and PCIe expansion. Ideal for I/O-intensive applications like robotics and drones, though some details like HDMI version discrepancies and boot device support should be verified before adoption.
Banana Pi (BPI team) has announced the public sale of the "Banana Pi BPI-Forge1." Powered by the Rockchip RK3506J (Arm Cortex-A7 triple-core), this compact SBC features dual 100MbE ports and control-oriented I/O. While it is clearly targeted at embedded use cases with Buildroot as the primary OS, the 512MB memory and some unconfirmed expansion specifications require careful consideration of your intended use case.
Hardkernel has released the ODROID-C5. Powered by the Amlogic S905X5M, this $39 SBC emphasizes low power consumption, minimal heat generation, and 4K@60 output via HDMI 2.0. While it foregoes PCIe and USB 3.0, its 12V power input and heatsink-free design make it well-suited for embedded applications.
The NanoPi M5 from FriendlyElec is a compact 90×62mm SBC powered by the RK3576 with a 6 TOPS NPU, dual 1GbE ports, and an M.2 NVMe slot. With USB-C power input (6–20V, PD/DC), it offers flexible power options—ideal for router, NAS, or edge AI applications.
In February 2025, BeagleBoard.org released the ultra-compact SBC "PocketBeagle 2." It features the Texas Instruments AM6254 (quad Cortex-A53, up to 1.4GHz) in a 55×35mm, approximately 12.7g board. Simply connect it to your PC via USB-C to start development.
Thundercomm unveiled the RUBIK Pi 3 at CES 2025 on January 7, 2025. Featuring the QCS6490 (Dragonwing series) with up to 12.5 TOPS NPU and onboard 128GB UFS 2.2, this board stands out. However, with USB-C PD (recommended 12V 3A) power requirements and UFS-specific flashing procedures, understanding these before purchase is essential.