Banana Pi Unveils BPI-AI2N & BPI-AI2N Carrier to Power AI Computing and Embedded Development
Banana Pi Open Source Hardware
Banana Pi Open source project founder,东莞市比派电器有限公司 Co-Founder
March 19, 2025 – Banana Pi officially launches the BPI-AI2N & BPI-AI2N Carrier, featuring the latest high-performance RZ/V2N processor from Renesas Electronics, which was recently introduced at embedded world 2025?This cutting-edge computing platform is designed to meet the needs of developers and enterprise users seeking high performance, low power consumption, and flexible expansion in AI computing, embedded systems, and industrial automation.
Advanced Computing Architecture for Versatile Applications?
The BPI-AI2N is powered by the RZ/V2N processor, integrating a quad-core Arm??Cortex?-A55 (1.8GHz) and Cortex-M33 (200MHz) to deliver powerful yet energy-efficient computing. Equipped with Renesas?Electronics’ proprietary DRP-AI accelerator, it supports 15 Sparse TOPS AI performance, making it ideal for computer vision, edge AI, and smart manufacturing applications.
Comprehensive Interfaces and Storage for Seamless Connectivity?
The BPI-AI2N features 8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 32GB eMMC storage, and 64MB QSPI Flash, ensuring fast and stable data access. BPI-AI2N Carrier provides multiple high-speed interfaces, including PCIe Gen3 (2 Lanes), USB 3.2, dual USB 2.0, and 2x GbE. With support for MIPI CSI camera input and MIPI DSI/LVDS video output, it is well?suited for AI vision applications and industrial IoT deployments.
Durable Design for Industrial Environments?
The BPI-AI2N adopts a SO-DIMM 260PIN design with a compact size of just 45x69.5mm, supporting custom carrier boards for space-constrained embedded applications. Its wide operating temperature range of -40℃?to 85℃?ensures stability in harsh industrial conditions. Additionally, the DC 5V power design enhances energy efficiency, making it an excellent choice for IoT devices and edge computing applications.
Advancing the Open-Source Ecosystem for a Smarter Future?
Banana Pi and Renesas Electronics have been committed to advancing the open-source ecosystem and actively collaborating to create efficient and open computing platforms. The launch of BPI-AI2N & BPI-AI2N Carrier not only empowers developers with robust hardware but also accelerates AI, smart manufacturing, and IoT advancements. Looking ahead, Banana Pi will continue to deepen its technical collaboration with Renesas Electronics to drive more high-performance embedded solutions.
"The Renesas Electronics RZ/V2N based BPI-AI2N development board supports multi-scenario applications, integrating rich interfaces with an efficient storage design to effortlessly handle complex AI models and real-time inference. This cost-effective development kit is ideal for budget-conscious applications, while also providing engineers with a highly flexible development experience. It stands as a benchmark choice for advancing the open-source ecosystem and the future of artificial intelligence."?Comments Brad Rex, Sr. Director, System Solution Division ?at Renesas?Electronics.
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