Firefly AIO

The Firefly AIO-1684XQ is a motherboard designed for computer vision applications and video analytics. It is powered by the SOPHGO SOPHON BM1684X octa-core Cortex-A53 AI SoC, which can deliver up to 32TOPS for AI inference.

The AIO-1684XQ features 16GB RAM, 64GB eMMC flash storage, and 128MB SPI flash. It also includes a SATA 3.0 port, dual Gigabit Ethernet, optional 4G LTE or 5G modules, four USB 3.0 ports, and a terminal block with RS485 interfaces, relay outputs, and GPIOs.

The SOPHGO SOPHON BM1684X SoC is equipped with an octa-core Arm Cortex-A53 processor running at up to 2.3GHz. It also has a TPU capable of delivering up to 32TOPS (INT8) for AI computations.

The Firefly AIO-1684XQ offers various video processing capabilities, including up to 32-channel 1080p25 HD video decoding and processing, and up to 12-channel 1080p25fps video encoding.

The motherboard supports 16GB LPDDR4x system memory, and storage options include 64GB eMMC flash, 128MB SPI Flash, and a SATA 3.0 port. It also has a MicroSD card slot for additional storage.

Connectivity options include dual Gigabit Ethernet ports and the choice of adding 4G LTE or 5G modules. There are also four USB 3.0 ports for peripheral connections.

Expansion possibilities include a terminal block with RS232 interfaces, relay outputs, and GPIOs. The motherboard also has a Mini PCIe socket for 4G LTE and an M.2 socket for 5G cellular modules.

The Firefly AIO-1684XQ motherboard is powered by a 12V/5A power barrel jack, and it has a compact size of 183 x 105 x 41.8mm, weighing 380 grams with a heatsink.

The motherboard operates in a temperature range of -20°C to 60°C and can be used in various industrial applications. It can be employed for smart surveillance and security, smart transportation, smart cities, industry 4.0, and the smart grid, among others.

Although availability and pricing information for the Firefly AIO-1684XQ motherboard have not been provided, the company’s similar product, the EC-A1684XJD4 FD embedded computer, is currently priced at $849. More details about the motherboard can be found on the product page.