We have discussed Radxa multiple times on this site, a company that is recognized in specific circles for its single-board computers (SBCs) and more. Their latest offering, the Cubie A5E, is a small SBC that provides a range of expansion choices. The device has dimensions of 69 x 56 mm (2.7 x 2.2 in) and is available with either an Allwinner T527 or A527 system-on-chip (SoC). Both of these chips come with eight Cortex-A55 cores, a Mali-G57 MC1 GPU, and an optional NPU capable of delivering up to two TOPS, which makes it suitable for AI tasks.
Configuration and Storage Options
The Cubie A5E can be set up with 1, 2, or 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM, but it lacks built-in storage aside from a small SPI flash chip used for the bootloader. As is common, users have the option to add a memory card or to install an NVMe M.2 2230 SSD. For video connections, it has one HDMI 2.0a port and an MIPI FPC interface. Users can connect cameras not only through USB, which is standard in consumer devices, but also via the MIPI CSI interface. There are two Gigabit Ethernet ports for networking, with one of them capable of Power over Ethernet (PoE). Additionally, it comes with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3, plus a single USB 3.0 port.
Power and Connectivity Features
The Cubie A5E is powered through USB-C and can consume up to 20 watts. It includes a 40-pin GPIO header compatible with HATs meant for the Raspberry Pi. The device also has two user-assignable LEDs on board. However, there hasn't been any detailed announcement regarding its pricing or when it will be available.
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