“ The LattePanda Mu is a high-performance computing module designed by DFRobot. Unlike ARM development boards, the LattePanda Mu can run any computer operating system. This article introduces one of the open-source carrier boards (designed with KiCad). ”
The LattePanda Mu is a micro x86 computing module featuring an Intel N100 quad-core processor, 8GB LPDDR5 memory, and 64GB storage. The LattePanda Mu offers a plethora of pins, including 3 HDMI/DisplayPort, 8 USB 2.0, up to 4 USB 3.2, and up to 9 PCIe 3.0 lanes. These flexible interfaces and open-source carrier board files allow users to effortlessly design custom carrier boards to meet their unique needs.
Compact yet Powerful
Card-sized Dimensions
Flexible Performance and Power Consumption
A 6W setting allows for efficient operation with minimal heat generation and uses passive cooling; a 35W setting can provide robust performance but requires active cooling.
Flexible Expansion Pins
The LattePanda Mu expands a multitude of pins, such as 3 HDMI/DisplayPort, 8 USB 2.0, up to 4 USB 3.2, 9 PCIe 3.0 lanes, 2 SATA 3.0, and 64 expandable GPIO. This offers unparalleled flexibility and scalability, enabling you to create specific solutions.
Carrier Board – Expanding Infinite Possibilities
DFRobot provides a lightweight carrier board (Lite Carrier) for the LattePanda Mu, offering a comprehensive development platform with various interfaces for rapid design validation. Additionally, a fully functional evaluation board is provided, exposing all pins of the LattePanda Mu for extensive hardware and software testing.
Multi-System Support
The LattePanda Mu x86 modular computer supports multiple operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Ubuntu.
Features
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Processor: Intel N100 4-core, clock speed up to 3.4GHz -
Memory: LPDDR5 4800MT/s 8GB, supports IBECC -
Storage: eMMC 5.1 64GB -
Display: 3 outputs; maximum resolution 4096 x 2160@60Hz -
Input/Output -
PCIe 3.0: up to 9 lanes -
SATA 3.0: up to 2 ports -
USB 3.2 (10Gbps): up to 4 ports -
USB 2.0 (480Mbps): 8 ports -
I2C, UART, and GPIO -
Power: 9~20V -
Operating Systems: Windows, Ubuntu -
Environment: 0~60°C; 0~80% relative humidity -
Dimensions: 69.6 x 60 mm
Schematic & PCB
Lite Carrier Board
Repository & Download
You can access the open-source repository on Github:
https://github.com/LattePandaTeam/LattePanda-Mu
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