IoT-40A – 4-Core Smart Terminal Motherboard (Standard Version)

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Description
IoT-40A advertising player motherboard

Overview

The IoT-40A is a high-performance, cost-effective smart terminal motherboard built on the Allwinner A40i 4-core processor, pre-installed with Android 7.1. Its classic small board design ensures compatibility with legacy models, making it a seamless upgrade for existing systems. Designed for digital signage, smart displays, and self-service terminals, it offers essential I/O, software support, and system customizability in a compact package.

High Cost-Performance Processor

  • CPU: Allwinner A40i, Cortex-A7 quad-core, up to 2GHz
  • 5× faster than A20 processor
  • GPU: Mali400MP2, supports popular video and image decoding formats
  • Operating System: Android 7.1 (customizable)
  • Ideal for advertising machines, e-menus, and interactive kiosks

Classic Board Design – Backward Compatible

  • The IoT-40A continues the industry-proven A20 layout with:
  • Identical size and mounting holes as IoT-20A and DS831
  • Drop-in replacement minimizes hardware upgrade time and cost
  • Best suited for integrators upgrading legacy terminal systems

Seamless Software Integration

Supports ShiMeta’s free information publishing software, making device content management simple, centralized, and efficient.

Rich Interfaces for Peripheral Expansion

  • 3 USB Ports: 1 pin header, 2 standard USB-A ports
  • 2 Serial Ports: TTL/RS232 (expandable)
  • GPIO/ADC for device-level integration
  • Network: 1×10/100M adaptive Ethernet
  • Plug-and-play ready for:

USB cameras

Touchscreens

Code scanners

Card readers

IoT sensors

System Customization Support

  • Offers API reference code and system call interfaces
  • Supports development of custom Android applications
  • Flexible for industry-specific UI and middleware

Application Scenarios

  • The IoT-40A is widely adopted in the following smart terminal environments:
  • Digital advertising machines
  • Electronic meal ordering plates
  • Shared charging stations
  • EV charging piles
  • Self-service kiosks & terminals
  • Smart display dashboards
IoT-40A applications

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can IoT-40A replace IoT-20A and DS831 directly?

Yes. It uses the same dimensions and mounting holes, ensuring plug-and-play replacement.

What system is pre-installed?

Android 7.1 is standard. Custom versions or Linux/OpenHarmony can be supported upon request.

What kind of interfaces are available?

3 USB ports, 2 serial ports, GPIO/ADC, and Ethernet—ready for mainstream peripherals.

Does it support application-level customization?

 Yes. System API reference code is provided to support upper-layer application development.

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