Introducing the Star64 RISC-V Single-Board PC: Affordable and Powerful, Launching Today for $70 and Up

Exciting news for tech enthusiasts! Pine64 has announced the launch of its latest single-board computer (SBC) - the STAR64. The SBC, powered by the StarFive JH7110 Quad-Core RISC-V processor, will be available for orders starting from April 4th.

The STAR64 comes equipped with a host of features including two LAN GbE ports, one HDMI port, one PCIe slot, and more. The SBC is powered by the StarFive JH7110 Quad-Core SiFive U74 64-Bit CPU with speeds of up to 1.5GHz. It also has the Imagination Technology BX-4-32 GPU with support for OpenCL 3.0, OpenGL ES 3.2, and Vulkan 1.2.

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The specification listed for the STAR64 SBC:

Memory/Storage:

Up to 8GB LPDDR4
128Mb QSPI NOR flash
Up to 128GB eMMC (optional)
1x SD Card slot

Expansion:

1x PCIe slot

Display/Audio:

MIPI DSI 4-lanes
1x HDMI 2.0 port
3.5mm Audio jack w/ mic input

Camera:

MIPI CSI 4-lanes

Connectivity:

2x RJ45 GbE LAN
2.4GHz/5Ghz MIMO WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.2

I/O Interfaces:

40-pin GPIO expansion header
I2C Touch panel port
2x u.FL antenna connectors

USB:

1x USB 3.0 Host port
3x USB 2.0 Host port

The STAR64 will be available in two configurations - 4GB and 8GB LPDDR4 memory. The SBC can boot up from the MicroSD card, the eMMC module (not included), or from the onboard QSPI NOR flash memory.

Wireless connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. The 40-pin expansion header provides access to interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, etc. However, it is important to note that the STAR64 requires a 12V/3V power supply which is not included with the order package.

The STAR64 product page is already live, and Pine64 has mentioned that the 4GB memory variant will cost $69.99 while the 8GB variant will cost $89.99. The SBC will be available for orders from April 4th.

The STAR64 is an exciting addition to Pine64's SBC lineup, and its powerful features at an affordable price point make it a great option for DIY enthusiasts, hobbyists, and developers. So, mark your calendars and get ready to place your orders for the STAR64!