LicheeRV Nano – High Cost-Effective Mini RISC-V IPC & Display Development Board
Overview
The LicheeRV Nano is a compact, high-value RISC-V AI development board designed for intelligent vision, embedded Linux, IPC (Internet Protocol Camera), and display applications. Measuring just 22.86 × 35.56 mm, it integrates the powerful SOPHGO SG2002 processor, onboard 256MB DDR3 memory, and a 1 TOPS Neural Processing Unit (NPU), making it an ideal platform for edge AI, smart cameras, robotics, and IoT devices.
The board combines high-performance processing with extensive peripheral support, including MIPI-CSI camera, MIPI-DSI display, USB, Ethernet, SPI, UART, I²C, and GPIO interfaces. Its through-hole and half-hole PCB design makes it suitable for both rapid prototyping and mass production.
Key Features
- SOPHGO SG2002 AI processor
- 64-bit RISC-V processor up to 1 GHz
- Secondary 700 MHz RISC-V core
- Low-power 8051 MCU core
- Integrated 1 TOPS INT8 AI Neural Processing Unit (NPU)
- 256 MB onboard DDR3 memory
- Compact 22.86 × 35.56 mm form factor
- Linux operating system support
- MIPI-CSI camera interface
- MIPI-DSI display interface
- USB, Ethernet, SDIO, SPI, UART, I²C, GPIO interfaces
- Through-hole and half-hole design for easy integration
- Optimized for AI vision and embedded applications
Typical Applications
- AI-powered IP cameras (IPC)
- Smart displays
- Edge AI computing
- Machine vision systems
- Industrial automation
- Robotics
- Embedded Linux development
- Smart home devices
- Human detection and object recognition
- IoT gateways
- Multimedia terminals
- Educational and research projects
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | SOPHGO SG2002 |
| Main CPU | 64-bit RISC-V C906 @ 1 GHz (ARM Cortex-A53 option available) |
| Secondary CPU | 64-bit RISC-V C906 @ 700 MHz |
| Low-Power Core | 8051 MCU (25–300 MHz) |
| AI Accelerator | 1 TOPS INT8 NPU (BF16 Supported) |
| Memory | 256 MB DDR3 (Integrated) |
| Storage | microSD Card / SD NAND Boot Support |
| Display Interface | 2-Lane MIPI DSI |
| Camera Interface | MIPI CSI |
| USB | USB 2.0 |
| Networking | Optional Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6 variants |
| Expansion Interfaces | SPI, UART, I²C, GPIO, SDIO |
| Operating System | Linux |
Available Variants
The LicheeRV Nano is available in multiple versions to meet different connectivity requirements:
- Nano B – Basic model (no wired or wireless networking)
- Nano E – Integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
- Nano W – Integrated Wi-Fi 6
- Nano WE – Ethernet + Wi-Fi 6 connectivity
Why Choose the LicheeRV Nano?
The LicheeRV Nano delivers an excellent balance of performance, AI acceleration, and affordability in an ultra-compact form factor. Its powerful RISC-V processor, integrated 1 TOPS NPU, Linux support, and rich multimedia interfaces make it an ideal platform for developers building AI vision systems, embedded Linux devices, smart cameras, industrial IoT solutions, and next-generation edge computing applications. Whether you’re prototyping or preparing for production, the LicheeRV Nano provides a flexible and cost-effective development platform.
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