UDOO X86 single-board computers

The open source X86 single-board computer from UDOO combines the power of a PC with prototyping capabilities of the Arduino 101. It is said to have an execution time 10 times faster than the Raspberry Pi 3, enabling engineers to run a broad range of software — from gaming and video streaming to graphical editors and professional development platforms.

The UDOO X86 is available in four models, all of which are based on 64-bit quad-core Intel processors. UDOO X86 BASIC is based on an Intel Atom x5-E8000 processor with 2 GB of RAM. Both the X86 ADVANCED and ADVANCED PLUS run on an Intel Celeron N3160 processor with 4 GB of dual-channel RAM, while the most powerful model, UDOO X86 ULTRA, is based on an Intel Pentium N3710 with 8 GB of dual-channel RAM and burst frequency up to 2.56 GHz. Both the ADVANCED PLUS and ULTRA models also include 32 GB of eMMC storage, and all boards feature an M.2 Key B SSD Slot, an M.2 Key E slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 modules, a SATA connector and Gigabit Ethernet.

The boards offer compatibility with any x86-compatible operating system — including Linux, Windows and Android — as well as the Arduino 101 integrated development environment (IDE), shields, sketches and libraries. The onboard Arduino-compatible platform is connected to the Intel processor through an internal USB port. Through this design, the Arduino 101-compatible microcontroller can run when the processor is powered off and wake it up when necessary, making the board suitable for Internet of Things (IoT) designs.

The boards are suitable for prototyping applications requiring multimedia capabilities and high levels of parallel computing. They provide a flexible environment that lets engineers explore the IoT, build a media player powerful enough to drive three 4K displays or create a retrogaming platform. They are versatile enough for 3D scanning, robotics, gaming, streaming video and computer vision applications.