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Overview

ultra-thin motherboard

Ultra-thin Android mainboards from ShiMeta are designed for high-performance edge computing scenarios where space-saving design, AI inference capability, and fast deployment matter most. Integrated with powerful RK series SoCs and NPU acceleration, these boards are perfect for smart retail, vision AI, facial recognition, interactive kiosks, robotics, and industrial HMI applications.

 Highlight Features:

  • Ultra-Thin Form Factor (less than 12mm thickness)
  • Built-in NPU (3–6 TOPS AI computing)
  • Android 11/12/14 OS support
  • Wide compatibility with touch panels & custom displays
  • Multi-channel I/O: HDMI, LVDS, eDP, GPIO, UART, USB
  • Optimized for low-power, fanless operation

Key Features

Feature Specification
OS Support   Android 7.1 / 9.0 / 10 / 11 / 12 (customizable)
CPU Architecture  ARM Cortex-A53 / A72 / A76
GPU & Video   1080p / 4K decoding, Mali GPU, H.264/H.265
Display Interfaces       HDMI, LVDS, eDP, MIPI-DSI
I/O Ports       USB, GPIO, RS232/485, Ethernet, camera input
Form Factors   3.5”, Pico-ITX, custom OEM layouts
Heatsink Profile    Passive, low-profile aluminum sinks (10–20mm total height)

Application

Application Description
Digital Signage Players Ultra-slim media boxes in retail or public displays
Smart Tablets Panel integration for all-in-one Android touchscreen devices
Self-Service Terminals Kiosks, ticketing, information screens
Vending & Payment Systems Android-based control for smart vending
Industrial HMI Lightweight control interfaces with Android UI
Wall-Mounted Devices Compact signage and IoT panels in tight enclosures

Ultra-Thin Android vs Standard Android SBC vs X86 Embedded Board

Feature Ultra-Thin Android Board Standard Android SBC x86 Embedded Board
Thickness <12mm 20–35mm >30mm
NPU Yes (3–6 TOPS) Limited External add-on only
OS Android 11–14 Android/Linux Windows/Linux
Boot Time <10s 15–30s 30s+
Power Efficiency Low Moderate High
Display Output HDMI, LVDS, eDP HDMI HDMI, VGA

Knowledge Center

  • "Ultra-Thin SBCs for Android Edge AI: Use Cases and Trends"
  • "Why RK3588 Is Ideal for Visual Recognition Applications"
  • "Ultra-Compact Boards vs Traditional Embedded Systems"
  • "Choosing the Right Android Mainboard for Your HMI"

FAQs

Can I use these boards to build a commercial Android tablet or display?

Yes. These boards are used by OEMs to build Android-based touch displays, tablets, and kiosks with HDMI or LVDS output.

Can ShiMeta preload our Android firmware or apps?

Absolutely. We offer firmware flashing, app pre-installation, and bootloader configuration for your production batches.

Are these boards fanless?

Yes. Most ultra-thin Android boards use passive cooling with aluminum heatsinks and require no fan.