Embedded SBC Blog
Practical articles for product teams planning Android SBCs, Linux SBCs, Rockchip and Allwinner platforms, custom board design, BSP and driver work, smart control panels, and embedded product development.
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Choose the topic closest to your device. Each section groups notes on platform choice, board design, software work, test flow, and build planning.
Android SBC
Articles about Android SBC selection, Android BSP support, touchscreen products, Android HMI devices, smart terminals, control panels, and Android board customization.
8 articles
Linux SBC
Articles about Linux SBC selection, embedded Linux BSP support, gateway products, industrial control boards, edge devices, and Linux board customization.
6 articles
Rockchip SBC
Articles about Rockchip SBC, Rockchip Android board, Rockchip Linux board, RK3566, RK3576, RK3399, and Rockchip board customization.
5 articles
Allwinner SBC
Articles about Allwinner SBC, Allwinner Android board, Allwinner Linux board, A33, A64, R528, R128, and Allwinner board customization.
5 articles
Custom SBC
Articles about custom SBC design, custom mainboards, PCBA outline, mounting holes, connector layout, component selection, IC selection, and production-ready embedded boards.
8 articles
Smart Control Panels
Articles about smart control panels, Android wall panels, room control panels, smart home control panels, HMI products, and complete control panel customization.
6 articles
HMI
Articles about HMI hardware, Android HMI boards, Linux HMI boards, touch display integration, industrial interfaces, and embedded HMI product development.
4 articles
IoT Gateway
Articles about IoT gateway boards, Linux gateways, edge devices, Ethernet, wireless, serial interfaces, protocol bridging, and gateway product development.
4 articles
Smart Terminal
Articles about smart terminal boards, Android terminals, connected commercial devices, display products, peripheral integration, and embedded terminal development.
5 articles
Industrial Control
Articles about industrial control boards, industrial SBCs, equipment interfaces, automation devices, Linux control systems, HMI integration, and production testing.
5 articles
BSP & Driver
Articles about Android BSP, Linux BSP, driver adaptation, display and touch bring-up, wireless modules, Ethernet, USB, UART, GPIO, and system image preparation.
3 articles
Manufacturing & Testing
Articles about PCBA production coordination, functional testing, material review, prototype bring-up, quality feedback, production planning, and lifecycle support.
5 articles
Latest articles
Start with the newest notes if you are comparing SoC platforms, choosing Android or Linux, planning a custom SBC, or preparing an embedded product for production.
How to Customize an SBC: From Standard Board to Production Hardware
A practical guide to customizing an SBC for an embedded product, covering requirements, customization depth, enclosure fit, interfaces, BSP, prototypes, testing, and production release.
Smart Control Panel Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Matter Planning for OEM Projects
An OEM planning guide for smart control panel Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Matter architecture, including radio roles, modules, antennas, coexistence, certification, software, and field testing.
Custom SBC RFQ Template: What Engineering and Procurement Should Prepare
A practical custom SBC RFQ template covering product requirements, interfaces, mechanics, BSP scope, quantities, testing, deliverables, quotation assumptions, and buyer responsibilities.
Android Smart Terminal Hardware Checklist for Scanner, Camera, Printer, and NFC Devices
A practical Android smart terminal hardware checklist for integrating barcode scanners, cameras, thermal printers, and NFC modules into reliable OEM products.
Linux SBC Watchdog Design for Unattended Gateway and Control Products
A practical guide to Linux SBC watchdog design for unattended gateways and controllers, covering hardware watchdogs, systemd recovery, timeout planning, reset records, and fault-injection testing.
A33 vs A64 for Cost-Sensitive Android Display Products
A practical comparison of Allwinner A33 and A64 SBC directions for cost-sensitive Android display products, HMI terminals, control panels, and compact touchscreen devices.
Custom Carrier Board vs Fully Custom SBC: Which Path Fits Your Product?
A practical architecture guide comparing custom carrier boards and fully custom SBC designs for embedded products, including cost, schedule, BSP risk, enclosure fit, and production testing.
How to Plan MAC Address, Serial Number, and Firmware Version Control in Production
A practical guide to MAC address, serial number, firmware version, label, and test record control for embedded SBC and custom board production.
RK3566 vs RK3576 for Android HMI and Smart Terminal Projects
A practical comparison of RK3566 and RK3576 SBC directions for Android HMI, smart terminal, gateway, and commercial embedded products.
Linux SBC Storage Planning: eMMC, SD Card, SPI Flash, and NVMe for Embedded Devices
A practical guide to choosing eMMC, SD card, SPI flash, and NVMe storage for Linux SBC products, gateways, controllers, and embedded devices.
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