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## Amlogic A311Y3 Cortex-A78/A55 Edge AI system-on-module delivers up to 8 TOPS

DevFeed: [Amlogic A311Y3 Cortex-A78/A55 Edge AI system-on-module delivers up to 8 TOPS](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/amlogic-a311y3-cortex-a78-a55-edge-ai-system-on-module-delivers-up-to-8-tops-14021.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/09/03/amlogic-a311y3-cortex-a78-a55-edge-ai-system-on-module-delivers-up-to-8-tops/>)

Author: Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft)

Published: 2026-09-03T13:46:18Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [CNX Software - Embedded Systems News](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/cnx-software-embedded-systems-news.md>)

Topics: [Embedded Systems](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/embedded-systems.md>), [Artificial Intelligence](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai.md>), [cpu](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cpu.md>), [SOC](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/soc.md>), [GPU](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/gpu.md>), [RISC-V](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/riscv.md>), [SDK](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/sdk.md>), [Android](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android.md>), [Linux](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/linux.md>)

Tags: [2025](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/2025.md>), [4g-lte](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/4g-lte.md>), [amlogic](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/amlogic.md>), [android](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android.md>), [arm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/arm.md>), [boardcon](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/boardcon.md>), [camera](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/camera.md>), [compiler](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/compiler.md>), [cortex-a55](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cortex-a55.md>), [cortex-a78](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cortex-a78.md>), [cpu](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cpu.md>), [development-board](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/development-board.md>), [development-tools](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/development-tools.md>), [display](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/display.md>), [edge-ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/edge-ai.md>), [edge-computing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/edge-computing.md>), [embedded](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/embedded.md>), [embedded-systems](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/embedded-systems.md>), [hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hardware.md>), [linux](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/linux.md>), [npu](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/npu.md>), [opencl](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/opencl.md>), [risc-v](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/risc-v.md>), [rs485](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rs485.md>), [som](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/som.md>), [specifications](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/specifications.md>), [vulkan](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vulkan.md>)

### AI overview

The article examines Boardcon's CM311Y3 system-on-module, which uses the Amlogic A311Y3 octa-core SoC with Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 CPUs, an 8 TOPS NPU, LPDDR5 memory, eMMC storage, and interfaces for embedded applications. It also describes the module's development board, software support, and key specifications.

### Source excerpt

Boardcon CM311Y3 system-on-module (SoM) is powered by an Amlogic A311Y3 octa-core Cortex-A78/A55 SoC with an 8 TOPS NPU and targets 4K video surveillance systems, AI edge computing devices, interactive terminals, enterprise thin clients, and autonomous robots. The module comes with up to 16GB LPDDR5 and up to 256 GB eMMC flash, exposes 210 pins through castellated edges, and a development board is also provided for evaluation and early software development. We don't often see new SoMs or SBCs based on Amlogic SoCs these days, so let's have a closer look. Boardcon CM311Y3 System-on-Module CM311Y3 specifications: SoC - Amlogic A311Y3 CPU 2x ARM Cortex-A78 cores @ 2.4GHx 6x ARM Cortex-A55 cores @ 2.0GHz RISC-V core for system control processing RISC-V core for Always-on power management and Sensor Hub GPU - Arm Mali-G625 MC1 with support for OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenCL 3.0 VPU Video Decoder - H.264 up to [...] The post Amlogic A311Y3 Cortex-A78/A55 Edge AI system-on-module delivers up to 8 TOPS appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News.

## Qualcomm introduces Dragonwing Q-2390 and IQ-2390 for consumer and industrial AIoT applications

DevFeed: [Qualcomm introduces Dragonwing Q-2390 and IQ-2390 for consumer and industrial AIoT applications](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/qualcomm-introduces-dragonwing-q-2390-and-iq-2390-for-consumer-and-industrial-aiot-applications-14017.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/09/01/qualcomm-introduces-dragonwing-q-2390-and-iq-2390-for-consumer-and-industrial-aiot-applications/>)

Author: Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft)

Published: 2026-09-01T14:24:27Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [CNX Software - Embedded Systems News](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/cnx-software-embedded-systems-news.md>)

Topics: [Embedded Systems](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/embedded-systems.md>), [cpu](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cpu.md>), [Arm](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/arm.md>), [RISC-V](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/riscv.md>), [GPU](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/gpu.md>)

Tags: [4g-lte](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/4g-lte.md>), [android](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android.md>), [artificial-intelligence-ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/artificial-intelligence-ai.md>), [camera](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/camera.md>), [cortex-a55](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cortex-a55.md>), [cortex-a78](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cortex-a78.md>), [dsp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dsp.md>), [embedded](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/embedded.md>), [embedded-systems](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/embedded-systems.md>), [hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hardware.md>), [hexagon](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hexagon.md>), [industrial](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/industrial.md>), [iot](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/iot.md>), [linux](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/linux.md>), [npu](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/npu.md>), [processor](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/processor.md>), [products](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/products.md>), [qualcomm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/qualcomm.md>), [qualcomm-dragonwing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/qualcomm-dragonwing.md>), [risc-v](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/risc-v.md>), [ubuntu](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ubuntu.md>), [wifi-5](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/wifi-5.md>), [yocto](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/yocto.md>), [zephyr](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/zephyr.md>), [zephyr-os](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/zephyr-os.md>)

### AI overview

Qualcomm announced the Dragonwing Q-2390 and IQ-2390 quad-core Cortex-A78/A55 processors for consumer, commercial, and industrial AIoT applications. The Q-2390 targets devices such as retail and smart home products, while the IQ-2390 targets industrial automation, machine vision, building management, and energy systems. The processors include optional RISC-V real-time cores, Adreno graphics, Hexagon processing, camera and display interfaces, networking, and support for Android, Yocto Linux, Ubuntu, and Zephyr RTOS.

### Source excerpt

Qualcomm has announced the Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-2390 and IQ-2390 quad-core Cortex-A78/A55 processors for AIoT consumer, commercial and industrial applications. The Dragonwing Q-2390 processor is designed for commercial and consumer devices, notably for applications such as retail and smart home products, as well as smart displays and enterprise edge devices, while the Dragonwing IQ-2390 processor is the SKU from the Dragonwing IQ2 Series designed for industrial automation, machine vision, building management and energy systems. Qualcomm IQ-2390 and Q-2390 specifications: CPU 1x Arm Cortex-A78 core up to 1.5 or 1.9 GHz depending on SKU 3x Arm Cortex-A55 cores up to 1.5 or 1.9 GHz depending on SKU Optional SiFive E61 RISC-V real-time core up to 600MHz with 768kB memory Cache - 512 KB L3 cache GPU - Qualcomm Adreno 704 up to 1.1 GHz Audio DSP - Qualcomm Hexagon V66 up to 1.1 GHz NPU - Qualcomm Hexagon up to 1.1 TOPS DPU [...] The post Qualcomm introduces Dragonwing Q-2390 and IQ-2390 for consumer and industrial AIoT applications appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News.

## D-Robotics RDK S100P - A 128 TOPS alternative to NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB with Cortex-A78AE/R52+ cores

DevFeed: [D-Robotics RDK S100P - A 128 TOPS alternative to NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB with Cortex-A78AE/R52+ cores](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/d-robotics-rdk-s100p-a-128-tops-alternative-to-nvidia-jetson-orin-nx-16gb-with-cortex-a78ae-r52-cores-14013.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/08/31/d-robotics-rdk-s100p-a-128-tops-alternative-to-nvidia-jetson-orin-nx-16gb-with-cortex-a78ae-r52-cores/>)

Author: Debashis Das

Published: 2026-08-31T08:06:13Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [CNX Software - Embedded Systems News](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/cnx-software-embedded-systems-news.md>)

Topics: [Jetson](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/jetson.md>), [Robotics](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/robotics.md>), [Embedded Systems](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/embedded-systems.md>), [Microcontroller](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/microcontroller.md>), [Jetson Orin](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/jetson-orin.md>), [SOC](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/soc.md>), [cpu](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cpu.md>), [Arm](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/arm.md>), [real-time](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/real-time.md>), [GPU](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/gpu.md>), [Linux](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/linux.md>), [Nvidia](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/nvidia.md>)

Tags: [arm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/arm.md>), [artificial-intelligence-ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/artificial-intelligence-ai.md>), [camera](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/camera.md>), [computer-vision](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/computer-vision.md>), [cortex-a78](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cortex-a78.md>), [cpu](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cpu.md>), [deep-learning](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/deep-learning.md>), [development-kit](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/development-kit.md>), [dfrobot](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dfrobot.md>), [edge-ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/edge-ai.md>), [embedded](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/embedded.md>), [embedded-systems](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/embedded-systems.md>), [gpu](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gpu.md>), [hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hardware.md>), [jetson](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/jetson.md>), [jetson-orin](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/jetson-orin.md>), [linux](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/linux.md>), [mcu](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mcu.md>), [networking](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/networking.md>), [nvidia](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nvidia.md>), [os](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/os.md>), [processors](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/processors.md>), [real-time](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/real-time.md>), [robotics](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/robotics.md>), [ros](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ros.md>), [safety](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/safety.md>), [sensor](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/sensor.md>), [sensors](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/sensors.md>), [single-board-computer](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/single-board-computer.md>), [soc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/soc.md>), [software](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software.md>), [som](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/som.md>), [specifications](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/specifications.md>), [systems](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/systems.md>), [ubuntu](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ubuntu.md>)

### AI overview

The D-Robotics RDK S100P is a robotics single-board computer featuring a 6-core Cortex-A78AE CPU, 4-core Cortex-R52+ MCU domain, 128 TOPS INT8 Nash BPU, Mali-G78AE GPU, and 24 GB of LPDDR5. Its MCU supports real-time motor and sensor control, potentially reducing the need for a separate real-time controller depending on the robot's requirements.

### Source excerpt

D-Robotics RDK S100P development kit is a robotics SBC built around an S100P-based module providing an alternative to NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB with a 6-core Cortex-A78AE application cluster, a 4-core Cortex-R52+ MCU domain, a Nash BPU rated at 128 TOPS INT8, a Mali-G78AE GPU, and 24 GB of LPDDR5. The four R52+ cores can be configured for reliable real-time control: two cores run in lockstep for safety, and the other two support split-lock operation. In practice, the A78AE CPU and BPU can handle Linux and vision processing, while the MCU handles time-critical tasks such as motor and sensor I/O. This can reduce the need for a separate real-time controller, although whether it eliminates one depends on the robot and its requirements. RDK S100P specifications: SoC - D-Robotics S100P CPU - 6x Arm Cortex-A78AE @ 2.0 GHz (safety-capable AE cores) MCU - 4x Arm Cortex-R52+ @ 1.2 GHz (1x DCLS [...] The post D-Robotics RDK S100P - A 128 TOPS alternative to NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB with Cortex-A78AE/R52+ cores appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News.