Summary of SIPEED’S MAIX-II DOCK DEVELOPMENT KIT FOR AI-SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS
The MAIX-II Dock Development Kit features Sipeed’s second-generation MAIX-II core (Allwinner V831 SoC) with a built-in NPU for edge AI, running a full Linux environment. It offers higher CPU frequency, expanded peripherals (SDIO, Ethernet, ADC, audio), and video encoding (H.264/H.265/JPEG up to 1080p30). The compact dock includes a 2 MP Omnivision SP2305 camera, 240x240 IPS display, speaker, microphone, microSD slot, accelerometer, and Wi-Fi for AIoT applications across smart home, medical, education, and agriculture.
Parts used in the MAIX-II Dock Development Kit:
- MAIX-II core module (Allwinner V831 SoC with built-in NPU)
- Omnivision SP2305 2 MP camera module (6mm focal length, M12 lens)
- 1.3-inch 240 x 240 IPS display
- 1 W speaker
- Built-in microphone
- MicroSD slot
- 3-axis accelerometer
- 2.4 GHz 802.11n Realtek RTL8189FTV Wi-Fi module and antenna
- B2B camera connector
- 48.9 x 33.9 x 36.1 mm development board PCB and connectors
MAIX-II Dock Development Kit for Sipeed’s second-generation MAIX-II core module has a built-in NPU (Neural Processing Unit) for AI-specific applications. The module runs in a complete Linux environment with edge computing features to improve response time and reduce the bandwidth. Hence, the module specializes in deep learning and AIoT functions. MAIX-II module is an Allwinner V831 SoC with better features than the MAIX-I Kendryte K210 module.
The MAIX-II core module on Arm Cortex-A7 works at a higher frequency (800~1000 MHz) than the MAIX-I module which works at a lower (400~600 MHz). The MAIX-I module has a smaller RAM size but the NPU performance is up to 0.23 TOPS (Trillions Operations Per Second), whereas the MAIX-II module has SIP 64MB DDR2 RAM but the NPU performance is 0.2 TOPS. The MAIX-II module provides more peripherals like SDIO, Ethernet port, ADC, and audio port. Additionally, it features video encoding at H.264 up to 1080p at 30fps, H265 up to 1080p at 30fps, and JPEG up to 1080p at 30fps, which is not supported in MAIX-I.
MAIX-II Dock Development Board Kit
The Sipeed MAIX-II Dock integrates a 1080p30 camera based on Omnivision SP2305 2 megapixel sensor and 6mm default focal length with an M12 lens. It connects to the board via a B2B connector. The 48.9 x 33.9 x 36.1mm development board “communicates through a 2.4GHz 802.11n Realtek RTL8189FTV module and antenna.” Additionally, it provides 1.3-inch 240 x 240 IPS display, a 1W speaker, a built-in microphone, a microSD slot, and a 3-axis accelerometer. The MAIX-II Dock development board kit is meant for AI-specific applications in smart homes, medical industries, education, and agriculture.
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- What SoC does the MAIX-II core module use?
The MAIX-II core module uses the Allwinner V831 SoC. - Does the MAIX-II Dock include a camera, and what sensor does it use?
Yes, it integrates a 1080p30 camera based on the Omnivision SP2305 2 megapixel sensor. - What video encoding formats and resolutions does the MAIX-II support?
It supports H.264, H.265, and JPEG encoding up to 1080p at 30fps. - What wireless connectivity does the MAIX-II Dock provide?
The board communicates through a 2.4 GHz 802.11n Realtek RTL8189FTV module and antenna. - How much RAM does the MAIX-II module have and what is its NPU performance?
The MAIX-II module has SIP 64MB DDR2 RAM and an NPU performance of 0.2 TOPS. - What peripherals are available on the MAIX-II module compared to MAIX-I?
MAIX-II provides more peripherals including SDIO, Ethernet port, ADC, and audio port, which are not all present on MAIX-I. - What display and audio features are included on the dock?
The dock includes a 1.3-inch 240 x 240 IPS display, a 1 W speaker, and a built-in microphone. - What applications is the MAIX-II Dock meant for?
It is meant for AI-specific applications in smart homes, medical industries, education, and agriculture.
