Waveshare Luckfox Pico Mini (A) RV1103 Linux Dev Board ARM Cortex-A7, RISC-V MCU, NPU & ISP Processors Compact IoT & AI Edge Module (No Flash)

Description:

The Waveshare Luckfox Pico Mini A RV1103 is a high-performance yet ultra-compact micro development board, crafted for advanced embedded system applications. At its core lies a powerful single-core ARM Cortex-A7 32-bit processor, enhanced with integrated NEON and FPU for efficient signal and multimedia processing. Complementing this is a Rockchip self-developed 4th generation NPU, delivering hybrid quantization support (int4, int8, int16) and up to 1.0 TOPS computing power, making it ideal for edge AI tasks like object detection and facial recognition.

This board features a third-generation ISP (ISP3.2) that supports 4MP image input with smart enhancements such as HDR, WDR, and multi-level noise reduction, ensuring excellent image quality even in challenging lighting. Its advanced encoding engine adopts an intelligent stream-saving mode, reducing bandwidth by over 50% compared to traditional CBR methods while preserving HD clarity — doubling storage efficiency.

An integrated RISC-V microcontroller ensures ultra-low power consumption and rapid boot-up, supporting features like 250ms fast image capture and simultaneous AI model loading. The onboard 16-bit DDR2 DRAM supports high memory bandwidth, enabling seamless multitasking and AI operations.

With built-in audio codec, MAC PHY, and power-on reset (POR), this all-in-one board is highly suitable for applications in machine learning, smart vision systems, IoT devices, and next-gen AI-driven embedded projects. The combination of specialized processing units allows developers to innovate across domains demanding edge intelligence and efficiency.

Specification:

• Processor: Cortex A7@1.2GHz + RISC-V
  
• NPU: 0.5TOPS, supports int4, int8 and int16
  
• ISP: Input 4M @30fps (Max)
  
• Memory: 64MB DDR2
  
• USB: USB 2.0 Host/Device
  
• Camera: MIPI CSI 2-lane
  
• GPIO: 17 × GPIO pins
  
• Default Storage: Mini A: TF card (Not included)
  

Features:

• ARM Cortex-A7 Processor: This board integrates an ARM Cortex-A7 core, offering processing capabilities for general-purpose computing tasks. The Cortex-A7 is known for its balance between performance and power efficiency.
• RISC-V MCU: Complementing the ARM Cortex-A7, it incorporates a RISC-V microcontroller unit (MCU), providing flexibility and programmability for specialized tasks.
• NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Includes a Neural Processing Unit, a specialized unit designed for accelerating machine learning algorithms and AI-related computations.
• ISP (Image Signal Processor): Incorporates an Image Signal Processor for handling image data and processing tasks, typically used in applications requiring image or video processing capabilities.
• Linux OS Support: Supports the Linux operating system, allowing developers to leverage the flexibility and robustness of Linux for developing applications on the board.
• Embedded Development: Suitable for embedded system development, IoT (Internet of Things) projects, AI-related tasks, image processing, and various applications that require a compact yet capable development board.
• Compact Form Factor: Designed as a mini-sized board, offering a compact footprint for ease of integration into smaller devices or projects

Product Interface:

Pin Description:

1. USB Type-C connector: for power supply and program burning
2. ACT-LED: system operation status indicator (in the default system)
3. USER-LED
4. BOOT button: Press it when powering on to enter download mode
5. SLC NAND FLASH: Only available on the B version, and reserved pads for the A version
6. CSI camera interface: MIPI CSI 2-lane
7. TF card slot
8. RV1106: Vision processor SoC with built-in ARM Cortex-A7 core

Useful Link:

Waveshare Luckfox Pico Mini (A) RV1103 Linux Dev Board 

Package Included:

1 x Waveshare Luckfox Pico Mini A RV1103 Linux Dev Board ARM Cortex-A7, RISC-V