(Updated) Forlinx officially launches RISC-V SoM based on StarFive JH7110

(Updated) Forlinx officially launches RISC-V SoM based on StarFive JH7110

Oct 12, 2023 — by Giorgio Mendoza

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Recently, a few embedded products have emerged utilizing the same processor, including the VisionFive 2, Pine64, and Milk-V Mars. However, the FET7110 SoM will be the first product from Forlinx to feature the integrated Jinghong 7110 processor. See the JH7110 block diagram for reference.

• JH7110 – 64-bit RISC-V, up to 1.5GHz (quad SiFive U74-RV64GC, up to 5.09 CoreMark/MHz)

JH7110 block diagram
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The JH7110’s GPU integrates the IMG BXE-4-32 MC1 (up to 600MHz) which offers full support for mainstream APIs like OpenCL 3.0, OpenGL ES 3.2, and Vulkan 1.2.

FET7110-C SoM power consumption
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Regarding power consumption, Forlinx indicates that the JH7110 is segmented into eight independently switchable power domains. Additionally, the CPU frequency can be dynamically adjusted via software, allowing customers to fine-tune the frequency based on various application scenarios that require flexible control and power consumption.

   
FET7110-C SoM peripherals
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The JH7110 facilitates camera access through both MIPI-CSI and DVP interfaces, with ISP support. It enables video decoding capabilities of up to 4K@60fps and video encoding of 1080p@30fps. Moreover, the SoM supports HDMI (4K@30fps) and RGB (1080p@30fps) display output interfaces, along with MIPI-DSI (2K@30fps).

OK7110-C development board
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Specifications listed for the FET7110-C SoM include: 

• Memory/Storage:
  • 2/4GB  LPDDR4 RAM
  • 32GB eMMC 5.0
  • 100 Mbps QSPI
  • SD 3.0/MMC 5.0
• Connectivity:
  • 2x GMAC for RMII/RGMII 10/100/1000 Mbps
• Display/Audio:
  • 1x HDMI 2.0 (up to 4K@30fps)
  • 1x 4-lane MIPI DSI, (up to 2K@30fps)
  • 8-lane I2S PCM/TDM
• Camera:
  • 1x 4-lane MIPI-CSI
• Expansion:
  • 1x PCIe2.0x1, 2 PCIe2.0 controllers integrated w/ PHY
• USB:
  • 1x USB 2.0
  • 1x USB 3.0
• I/O Peripherals:
  • 6x UART, 7x I2C, 7x SPI
  • 1x SDIO
  • 8x PWM
  • 64x GPIOs
  • 2x CAN 2.0B (Up to 5Mbps)

• Power:

• OS:
  • Linux 5.15.0
• Mechanical
  • 60 x 38mm
  • B2B connectors (3x 80-pin)

Specifications listed for the OK7110-C development board include: 

• Memory/Storage:
  • 2/4GB  LPDDR4 RAM
  • 32GB eMMC 5.0
  • 100 Mbps QSPI
  • SD 3.0/MMC 5.0
• Connectivity:
  • 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Display/Audio:
  • 1x HDMI 2.0 port
  • 1x MIPI DSI
  • 2x Speakers
  • 1x Mic
• Camera:
  • 1x MIPI-CSI
• Expansion:
  • 2x PCIE 2.0
  • 1x Micro SIM
• USB:
  • 1x USB Type-C
  • 3x USB 3.0
• I/O Peripherals:
  • 2x CAN
  • 2x RS485 
• Other Features:
  • 1x Power button, 1x Reset key
  • RTC battery
• Power:
  • 12V DC (via barrel connector)
• Mechanical
  • B2B connectors (3x 80-pin)

Further information

The Forlinx only mentions that the FET7110-C SoM will be launched soon. See the product announcement for more information.

Update (10/13/23): A representative from Forlinx has confirmed that these products are now available for ordering. Customers can find the product page for the FET7110-C SoM here.