Rhino Pi-A1 System Introduction
Product Overview
The Rhino Pi-A1 is a cost-effective edge computing development board based on the Qualcomm QCS6490 platform, delivering 12 TOPS of AI computing power.
The board provides rich interfaces and supports multiple network connection modes to meet connection requirements in different application scenarios. With powerful AI capabilities and a wide range of pre-installed scenario algorithms and examples covering smart parks, smart retail, smart security, smart kitchen monitoring, and smart transportation, it delivers out-of-the-box functionality, enabling low-cost, high-efficiency intelligent solutions across multiple industries and scenarios.
Operating Systems
The Rhino Pi-A1 supports two operating systems. Please choose based on your needs:
- AidLux OS : AidLux integrated system (Android 14 + Ubuntu 22.04), dual-system capability, Android ecosystem + Linux AI development
- Ubuntu OS : Native Ubuntu 24.04, pure Linux environment, ROS/ROS2 robotics development
Product Appearance
| No. | View | No. | View | No. | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhino Pi-A1 Front View | 2 | Rhino Pi-A1 Side View | 3 | Rhino Pi-A1 Rear View |
Product Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Platform | Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS6490 |
| AI Performance | ~12 TOPS INT8 |
| OS | AidLux (Android 14 + Ubuntu 22.04) |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-A78 2.7GHz, 3x Cortex-A78 2.4GHz, 4x Cortex-A55 1.9GHz, 100k DMIPS, 6nm process |
| GPU | Adreno 643, 1100 GFLOPS |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage | 128GB UFS 3.1 |
| Video Codec | Decode: 4K@60fps H.264/H.265 Encode: 4K@30fps H.264/H.265 |
| Camera Module | D-PHY Camera x1, IMX577 (12MP) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi: 802.11ax, 2.4G/5G DBS, 2x2 MIMO BT: 5.2 |
| USB | USB-A 3.0: x4, USB-C 3.0: x1, supports DP 1.4 |
| Audio | 3.5mm: x1 |
| Network Interface | LAN (RJ45) x2, one 2.5Gbps, one 1Gbps |
| Power | DC 12V/24V 3A |
| Operating Temperature | -30℃ ~ +75℃ |
| Dimensions | 100 x 130 x 39.25mm |
Interface Description
- Table 1. Onboard Interface Table:
| Interface | Quantity/Specification |
|---|---|
| C-PHY Camera Module | NA |
| D-PHY Camera Module | x1, IMX577 (12MP) |
| Dual-Camera Structured Light Module | NA |
| LCD | x1, MIPI interface, default ST7703, 720x1280 (custom FPC adapter available for higher resolution) |
| USB Type-A | x4, USB 3.0, host mode (4 ports, total bandwidth up to 5Gbps) |
| USB Type-C | x1, USB 3.0, supports DP 1.4 |
| LAN (RJ45) | x2, one 2.5Gbps, one 1Gbps |
| CAN | x2 |
| RS232 | x2, for serial communication |
| RS485 | x1, for serial communication |
| Optocoupler Input | x2, 5~30V |
| Optocoupler Output | x2, 5~30V |
| TF Card | x1 |
| I2S | x1, 3.3V |
| SPI | x1, 3.3V |
| GPIO | x5, 3.3V |
| UART | x1, 3.3V |
| Debug UART | x1, for debugging |
| Headphone Jack | x1, 3.5mm |
| Speaker | x1, 1.65W |
| Tricolor LED | x4, tricolor indicator: red, green, blue |
| Buttons | x3, power/vol+/vol- |
| Power Interface 12V/24V | x1, powered by external adapter |
| RTC | x1, CR2032 (225mAh) |
| Antenna | x2, Wi-Fi/BT antennas |
| Operating Temperature | -30℃ ~ +75℃ |
| Storage Temperature | -40℃ ~ +90℃ |
| Dimensions | 100 x 130 x 39.25mm |
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