The Forlinx Embedded T153 development board is a series of development products launched by Forlinx Embedded based on the Allwinner T153 industrial-grade processor. It includes the FET153-S SoM and the supporting OK153-S development board, featuring industrial-grade reliability and multi-core heterogeneous computing capabilities. It is suitable for complex application scenarios in multiple fields such as industrial control, power, and new energy.

As an ecological certified partner of Allwinner Technology, Forlinx Embedded is one of the first manufacturers to launch this series of SoMs.

It is based on the Allwinner T153 processor, which is specifically designed for the industrial field. It integrates a 4-core Cortex-A7 (with a main frequency of 1.6GHz) and an independent RISC-V E907 core (with a main frequency of 600MHz), forming a multi-core heterogeneous architecture that can simultaneously meet the requirements of efficient data processing and real-time control. The SoM has passed strict industrial environment tests in Forlinx Embedded’s laboratory. It supports a wide temperature range of -40°C to +85°C for operation and has a lifespan of 10-15 years, ensuring long-term and stable product supply.

It uses the “edge connector + LGA” connection method to lead out all 185 pins of the CPU (the pin pitch of the stamp hole is 0.4mm, and that of the LGA package is 0.47mm). Users can flexibly configure the hardware according to the scenario. The supporting OK153-S development board further optimizes the interface layout and simplifies the secondary development process.

Specification Parameters

Note: The parameters in the table are hardware design or theoretical CPU values.

(1) MIPI-DSI have a pin multiplexing relationship, please read the chip data sheet or pin multiplexing table;

(2) UART0 is used as the debugging serial port. It is recommended to keep this design.

OK153-S Development Board:

The SoM comes with a supporting OK153-S development board. The SoM and the carrier board are connected using the edge connector + LGA leading out the functional pins of the processor in the most convenient way. In - depth optimization has been carried out for different functions, which facilitates users’ secondary development and simplifies the user design, providing a good basis for evaluation and design for your project.

Allwinner T153 Development Board:

SoM Function Features:

1. Multi-core Heterogeneous, Balancing Performance and Real-time

The T153 processor uses a heterogeneous architecture of “4×Cortex-A7 + RISC-V E907”:

• Cortex-A7 Core: It has powerful data processing capabilities with a 1.6GHz main frequency and can handle multi-task concurrency and high-throughput data operations in industrial scenarios (such as equipment status monitoring and data transmission);
• RISC-V E907 Core: It focuses on real-time control. With a 600MHz main frequency, it can meet the low-latency requirements (such as motor control and real-time sensor data acquisition) and reduce the load on the main core;

2. Full-scenario Interface Coverage, Suitable for Complex Applications

The development board provides a rich set of industrial-grade interfaces to meet the needs of multi-device interconnection:

• High-bandwidth Connection: 3 x Gigabit Ethernet ports support multi-node network deployment.
• Industrial Bus: 2 x CAN-FD ports support high-reliability data interaction in the automotive and power fields.
• Expansion Interfaces: 4 x SPI ports (up to 100MHz), 2 x SDIO ports (1 x for the Wi-Fi module), and 140 GPIO ports can be used to connect peripherals such as sensors, actuators, and storage modules.

3. Diverse Display and Image Processing, Suitable for Visualization Scenarios

• Display Capability: It supports three display interfaces (RGB, LVDS, MIPI DSI) in a multiplexed mode, with a maximum resolution of 1920×1200@60fps, which can be adapted to industrial touch screens and other devices.
• Image Acquisition: 2 x MIPI CSI interfaces support camera access, and the integrated ISP can optimize image quality.

4. Industrial-grade Reliability, Ensuring Long-term Stable Operation

• Wide Temperature Design: It has an operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, suitable for harsh high-and low-temperature environments.
• Industrial-grade Components: The entire SoM uses highly reliable industrial-grade devices.
• Structural Reliability: The “edge connector+ LGA” connection method reduces contact failures caused by vibration and impact.

5. Security Features, Meeting the Needs of Sensitive Fields

The T153 processor integrates IP for secure boot and encryption algorithms, which can prevent firmware tampering and ensure the security of data transmission and storage. It is suitable for fields with high security requirements such as power and finance (such as data encryption in power systems and prevention of hijacking of industrial control instructions).

Products

It has two modules, the “SoM + development board”, meeting the development needs of different stages

1. FET153-S SoM

• Positioning: It is an industrial-grade core computing module designed for product mass production.
• Core Advantages: It has an industrial-grade wide temperature range and a long lifespan (10-15 years).
• Applicable Scenarios: After the product prototype is verified, it can be directly integrated into terminal devices (such as industrial controllers and power monitoring terminals).

2. OK153-S Development Board

Positioning: It is an evaluation and development platform supporting the FET153-S SoM.

SoM Configurations:

• Display: 1 x RGB LCD (up to 1080P@60fps), 1 x LVDS (dual-eight-bit 1080P@60fps), 1 x MIPI DSI (requires an adapter board); Note: The display interfaces are multiplexed.
• Expansion: 3 x USB 2.0 HOST, 1 x TF card (for storage / system burning), 2 x RS485 (with protection and automatic transceiver control), 1 x Mini PCIE (supporting 4G modules such as EC20), etc.
• Expansion: 3 x USB 2.0 HOST, 1 x TF card (for storage / system burning), 2 x RS485(with protection and automatic transceiver control), 1 x Mini PCIE (supporting 4G modules such as EC20), etc.
• Security: It supports the installation of a trusted module (20-pin interface) to verify trusted solutions.
• Applicable Scenarios: Early-stage function evaluation, hardware debugging, and software development (such as driver development and application program testing).

Development Support

Forlinx Embedded provides comprehensive development resources for the T153 development board to lower the development threshold:

• Hardware Information: Schematic diagrams of the carrier board, pin multiplexing comparison tables, hardware design manuals, and mechanical dimension diagrams of the SoM;
• Software Resources: Linux 5.10 kernel source code, Qt 5.15 development environment, driver programs (such as for cameras, displays, and audio), and test routines;
• Documentation Support: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) manuals, development guides, and interface usage instructions;
• Technical Services: After-sales technical support to assist in solving problems in hardware design and software debugging.

Application Fields

Based on the comprehensive advantages of “industrial-grade reliability + multi-core performance + rich interfaces”, the T153 development board is widely used in the following fields:

• Industrial Control: Programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial gateways, and production line automation equipment (relying on multi-core processing and multi-interface interconnection);
• Power Industry: Power monitoring terminals, smart meters, and substation monitoring equipment (adapted to wide-temperature environments and ensuring data security);
• New Energy: Photovoltaic inverters and charging pile control units (requiring high reliability and CAN-FD bus);
• Transportation Field: Vehicle terminals and rail transit monitoring equipment (supporting wide-temperature operation and MIPI display / image acquisition);
• Medical Equipment: Portable medical detectors and hospital equipment controllers (relying on stable operation and low-power consumption characteristics).

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