ASUS Tinker Board S

With the Tinkerboard S, ASUS introduces the successor of the legendary Tinker Board.

The new and improved Tinker Board S is a single board computer (SBC) that offers greater durability, better stability and an overall improved user experience for DIY enthusiasts and makers everywhere.

With its powerful and modern quad-core ARM-based processor — the Rockchip RK3288 — Tinker Board S offers significantly improved performance versus other popular SBC boards. To provide the flexibility needed for different builds and projects, Tinker Board S features 2GB of LPDDR3 dual-channel memory and is equipped with an onboard 16GB eMMC and SD 3.0 interface that offer significantly faster read and write speeds for the OS, applications and file storage.

Featuring a powerful but energy-efficient design, Tinker Board S supports next-generation graphics and GPU computing API's. Powered by an ARM-based Mali™-T760 MP4 GPU, Tinker Board S GPU and fixed-function processors allow for a wide range of uses, including high-quality media playback, gaming, computer vision, gesture recognition, image stabilization and processing, as well as computational photography and more.

The ASUS Tinker Board S has HDMI CEC hardware circuit implemented, with the supported software, it allowing multimedia enthusiasts to control TV outputs using a single remote control for a better entertainment experience. Other fixed functions include H.264 and H.265 playback support, as well as HD and UHD video playback.

Tinker Board S also features Gbit LAN for Internet and network connectivity. A dedicated bus resource designed for the LAN port ensures consistent Ethernet performance. The integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth controller on the Tinker Board S is shielded with a metal cover to ensure minimal interference and improved radio performance. An integrated IPEX antenna header allows for easy antenna replacement or upgrades.

 Additional items required to operate -  see "NOT INCLUDED" section below

KEY FEATURES

• CPU - Rockchip RK3288 Cortex-A17 Quad-core 1.8 GHz
• GPU - Mali™-T760 MP4
• RAM - 2GB Dual-Channel LPDDR3
• Storage - Onboard 16GB eMMC, MicroSD card slot
• Connectivity - Gbit Ethernet LAN, Wireless 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
• Video Output - 15-pin MIPI DSI HD support, HDMI up to 4K/30FPS
• Audio Output - RTL HD Codec with 3.5mm audio jack (Supports Plug in Detection and Auto-Switch)
• USB - 4 USB 2.0 ports
• Internal Headers - 40-pin GPIO header w/ enhanced I2S, 2-pin eMMC recovery header, 2-pin Power-on header
• Power Connector - Micro USB 5V/2~3A (supports low voltage input detection)
• OS - Debian 9 / Android 6

NOT INCLUDED

• No power supply included - Consider a 5VDC/3A power supply available on this site
• No microSD card included
  
• No case included
• No HDMI cable included - needed to connect to a display device. Recommend HDMI2.0 cable to support 4K output

LINKS

• ameriDroid Learn - https://ameridroid.com/blogs/ameriblogs/tagged/tinkerboard
• Website - https://www.asus.com/Single-board-Computer/TINKER-BOARD/
• Forum - https://www.tinkerboarding.co.uk/forum/

Warranty is valid for thirty days, starting upon date of receipt.